16th Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 16th Infantry Regiment ("Semper Paratus") is a regiment in the United States Army and has traditionally been a part of the 1st Infantry Division.
| 16th Infantry Regiment | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Founded | 1861 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 1 battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Riley, Kansas |
| Nickname(s) | "New York's Own" 1924–1941; "Rangers" 1948–present |
| Motto(s) | "Semper Paratus" (special designation) |
| March | "Sidewalks of New York" |
| Anniversaries | 4 October |
| Engagements | American Civil War Indian Wars Spanish–American War Philippine–American War Pancho Villa Expedition World War I
Vietnam War Persian Gulf War Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation (5) Valorous Unit Award Army Superior Unit Award French Croix de Guerre (4) |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | George A. Taylor Frederick W. Gibb |
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