144th Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 144th Infantry Regiment (4th Texas) is an infantry regiment of the United States Army, Texas Army National Guard. It was formed in 1880 and served in several American wars including the present War on Terror. Currently, only the 3rd Battalion remains, and it is a part of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the 36th Infantry Division.
| 144th Infantry Regiment | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Active | 1880–1919, 1921–1945, 1947–1968, 1973–present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Texas |
| Branch | Texas Army National Guard |
| Type | Infantry |
| Nickname(s) | Fourth Texas, Bayonet Battalion |
| Motto(s) | Par Oneri (Equal to the Task) |
| Engagements | Border War (1910–19) World War I World War II Iraq War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LTC John Pearson |
| Notable commanders | LTC Stan W. Poe
LTC Monie Ulis LTC Greg M. Barrow LTC Michael Houston |
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