| 119th Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms | |
| Active | 12 September 1917-2000 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | North Carolina Army National Guard |
| Type | Infantry |
| Motto(s) | 'Undaunted" |
| Engagements |
American Civil War New Berne North Carolina 1862 World War I Somme Offensive Ypres-Lys Flanders World War II Normandy Northern France Rhineland Ardennes-Alsace Central Europe |
| Decorations | French Croix de Guerre (2)[1] |
| Insignia | |
| DUI |
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The 119th Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment of the United States Army. The unit was an organic element of the 30th Infantry Division ("Old Hickory") of the United States Army.
Recent history[]
The 119th was an active unit of the United States Army National Guard as recently as 2000.
Distinctive unit insignia[]
- Description
A Silver color and metal enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per fess Azure and Argent, upon a mound in base Vert a lion rampant passant counterchanged, eyed, langued and armed Gules. Attached below and to the sides of the shield is a Silver scroll turned Blue inscribed “UNDAUNTED” in Blue letters.
- Symbolism
The blue is the color of the Infantry. The functions of the organization are allegorically implied by the ferocious lion, heraldically being the lively image of a good soldier who must be valiant of courage, strong of body and a foe to fear. The motto alludes to the symbolism of the shield and is expressive of the characteristics of the personnel.
- Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 4 February 1943. It was amended to change the description on 29 March 1953.
Coat of arms[]
Blazon[]
- Shield
Per fess Azure and Argent, upon a mound in base Vert a lion rampant passant counterchanged, eyed, langued and armed Gules.
- Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the North Carolina Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, a hornet's nest hanging from a bough beset with 13 hornets all Proper. Motto: UNDAUNTED.
Symbolism[]
- Shield
The blue is the color of the Infantry. The functions of the organization are allegorically implied by the ferocious lion, heraldically being the lively image of a good soldier who must be valiant of courage, strong of body and a foe to fear.
- Crest
The crest is that of the North Carolina Army National Guard.
Background[]
The coat of arms was approved on 4 February 1943. It was amended to change the blazon on 29 March 1953.
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ DA GO, 14-59 15 Jun 1944; DA GO 43-50, 17-25 Dec 1944
Bibliography
- 2nd Infantry Regiment (North Carolina Volunteers)
- 119th Infantry Regiment - The Institute of Heraldry website.[dead link]
- "The Army Lineage Book Volume II: Infantry" Department of the Army.
External links[]
The original article can be found at 119th Infantry Regiment (United States) and the edit history here.