125th Infantry Regiment (United States)

The 125th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard, is a regiment under the U.S. Army Regimental System, with headquarters in Flint, Michigan. The regiment currently consists of the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry, an infantry battalion in the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

Organization
The 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment currently oversees 5 companies within the Michigan Army National Guard.
 * Company A - Detroit, MI
 * Company B - Saginaw, MI
 * Company C - Wyoming, MI
 * Company D - Big Rapids, MI
 * Company F (FSC), 237th Brigade Support Battalion - Bay City, MI

Early History and Formation
The 125th traces its lineage back to the 1850s when on 24 December 1857 and 4 January 1858, two respective militia companies were formed; the East Saginaw Guards and the Flint Union Grays. On 25 April 1861 the two companies combined and expanded to form the 2nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The regiment was mustered into Federal service a month later on 25 May 1861 and fought for the duration of the Civil War. The regiment mustered out of Federal service on 29 June 1865. Companies from the Saginaw and Flint areas withdrew from the regiment in 1876 and consolidated with elements of the 1st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment to form the 3rd Infantry Regiment. In April 1915, the 3rd Infantry Regiment was designated as the 33rd Infantry. The regiment was mustered into Federal service in June 1916 and was drafted in August 1917. The 33rd combined with the 1st Battalion, 31st Infantry to form the new 125th Infantry Regiment. The regiment was summarily assigned to the 32nd Infantry Division.

Shield
The shield is blue and white to difference it from the former coat of arms of the 125th Infantry Regiment, parent organization, now redesignated for the 425th Infantry Regiment, Michigan National Guard. The palm tree, eleven mullets (stars), and the crowned lion–all charges taken from this coat of arms–are applicable to the organization’s historical background. The palm tree represents service at Santiago during the Spanish-American War, and the eleven mullets are for Civil War service. The crowned lion taken from the Arms of Hesse symbolize the organization’s entrance into Germany during World War I.

Crest
The crest is that of the Michigan Army National Guard.