The 442nd Regimental Combat Team (Japanese: 第442連隊戦闘団) of the United States Army was a regimental size fighting unit. It was composed almost entirely of American soldiers of Japanese descent. These men volunteered to fight in World War II even though their families were subject to internment. The 442nd, beginning in 1944, fought primarily in Europe during World War II.[2] The 442nd was a self-sufficient force. It fought with uncommon distinction in Italy, southern France, and Germany. The 442nd is considered to be the most decorated infantry regiment in the history of the United States Army. The 442nd was awarded eight Presidential Unit Citations and twenty-one of its members were awarded the Medal of Honor for World War II.[3] The 442nd Regimental Combat Team motto was, "Go for Broke".
442nd Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | 1944–1946 1947–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Regimental combat team (historical) 100th Infantry Battalion (current) |
Role | Infantry |
Size | One Battalion |
Motto(s) | "Go for Broke" |
Engagements | World War II Vietnam War War on Terror |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Colonel Charles W. Pence Colonel Virgil R. Miller |
Insignia | |
Distinctive unit insignia | |
Shoulder sleeve insignia and former combat service identification badge of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team[1] |
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