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5th Infantry Regiment (United States)
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The 5th Infantry Regiment (nicknamed the "Bobcats"[1]) is an infantry regiment of the United States Army that traces its origins to 1808.
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Active | 1808–present |
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Type | Infantry |
Garrison/HQ | Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington |
Nickname(s) | Bobcats[1] |
Motto(s) | "I'll Try, Sir" |
Engagements | War of 1812 Mexican–American War Civil War Indian Wars Philippine–American War World War II Korean War Vietnam War Global War on Terrorism |
Battle honours | Presidential Unit Citation Korean Presidential Unit Citation 2 |
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