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The 9th Infantry Regiment ("Manchu" [1]) is a parent infantry regiment of the United States Army. Unrelated units designated the 9th Infantry Regiment were organized in the United States Army in 1798 during the Quasi-War, in 1812 during the war of 1812, and in 1847 during the Mexican–American War.
In October 2006, the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment (1-9 IN) deployed to east Ramadi for the 2nd Brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division's second tour to Iraq.The "Manchus" were replacing the 506th Infantry Regiment (506 AR) from the 101st Airborne Division, and the 1st Armored Division (1 AD).
Consequently, infantry and anti-aircraft units comprised most of the Army presence at Ladd AFB during the 1950s. Elements of the 4th Regimental Combat Team arrived at Ladd AFB in 1950, and the 1st Battle Group, 9th "Manchu" Infantry Regiment took its place in 1956. At some time by December 1957, the 1st Battle Group, 9th "Manchu" Infantry was ...
Colonel Chester John Hirschfelder (January 10, 1894 – August 24, 1968) was a career soldier in the United States Army.A decorated veteran of four wars, Hirschfelder was a three time recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross and served as the commanding officer of the 9th Infantry Regiment during World War II.
Soldiers with 4–2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division complete a 25-mile ruck march known as the "Manchu Mile" 6 March on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. 4-2 SBCT requested that its inactivation effective-date be delayed by ninety days in order for the brigade to certify its soldiers in individual and crew-served weapons proficiency.
The 9th Infantry Regiment had planned Task Force Manchu on orders from the 2nd Division commander Major General Laurence B. Keiser, which in turn had received instructions from Eighth United States Army commander Lieutenant General Walton Walker for aggressive patrolling. [29] Keiser decided the patrol should cross the river at the Paekchin ferry.
In July 1898, Liscum, then a lieutenant colonel, commanded the 24th Infantry Regiment at the Battle of San Juan Hill. [3] On the first day of the battle, he briefly commanded the 24th as well as the 9th and 13th Infantry Regiments following the wounding in quick succession of Colonel Charles A. Wikoff and Lieutenant Colonel William Worth. [ 4 ]
He went on to command the 9th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, and was the youngest Regimental Commander in Korea at the age of 33. His successful completion of a lone mission to deliver secret orders to two South Korean infantry divisions 190 miles behind enemy lines earned him a Distinguished Service Cross.