13th Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 13th Infantry Regiment ("First at Vicksburg") is a United States Army infantry regiment whose battalions are currently tasked as basic training battalions.
| 13th Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | 1861–1939 1940–1945 1949–1962 1963–1984 1987–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Regiment |
| Part of | 193rd Infantry Brigade |
| Nickname(s) | "First at Vicksburg" (special designation) |
| Motto(s) | Forty Rounds |
| Engagements | American Civil War
War with Spain
Philippine Insurrection
World War II
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | William Tecumseh Sherman |
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