112th Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 112th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Sixteenth Pennsylvania, is a unit in the Pennsylvania National Guard which can trace its lineage back to before the American Civil War.
| 112th Infantry Regiment | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Active | 1878 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Stryker |
| Garrison/HQ | 1st Battalion: Cambridge Springs, PA 2nd Battalion: Lewistown, PA |
| Nickname(s) | Sixteenth Pennsylvania (special designation) |
| Motto(s) | Strive, Obey, Endure |
| Engagements | American Civil War War with Spain World War I World War II Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation with oak leaf Meritorious Unit Commendation Governor’s Unit Citation |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | 1st Battalion: LTC Richard Yurocko 2nd Battalion: LTC Max Furman Jr. |
| Notable commanders | John A. Wiley George C. Rickards Henry I. Hodes |
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