2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment
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The 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment is a United States Army infantry battalion. Originally formed during World War II, the battalion took part in the Aleutian and Italian campaigns before being deactivated after the war. Later, however, it was reactivated and in recent times has served in the Sinai Peninsula and in Afghanistan.
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2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | 1942 – present |
Country | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Battalion |
Role | Infantry |
Nickname(s) | "Catamounts" |
Motto(s) | Vires Montesque Vincimus (We Conquer Men and Mountains) |
Engagements | Aleutian Islands North Apennines Po Valley War on Terrorism |
Decorations | Meritorious Unit Commendation(2) Valorous Unit Award (2) |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LTC Garrett P. Turley |
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