242nd Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 242nd Infantry Regiment was a formation of the United States Army. Organized as part of the 42nd Infantry Division during World War II, the regiment took part in fighting against the Germans and performed post-war occupation duty in Austria. The 242nd Infantry's most notable member was Vito R. Bertoldo, who received the Medal of Honor for heroism in combat near Hatten, France, in January 1945.
| 242nd Infantry Regiment | |
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Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 242nd Infantry Regiment | |
| Active | 1943–1947 1975–1984 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army
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| Type | Infantry |
| Motto(s) | Valor and Force |
| Engagements | World War II
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Burns Beall Colonel Norman C. Caum |
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