7th Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 7th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment in the United States Army. In its 200-year history it has participated in 12 wars, been awarded 78 campaign streamers, and 14 unit decorations. The regiment has served in more campaigns than any other infantry unit in the United States Army.
| 7th Infantry Regiment | |
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The 7th Infantry Regiment's distinctive unit insignia (DUI) | |
| Active | 1812–present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Infantry regiment |
| Part of | 3rd Infantry Division |
| Nickname(s) | "Cottonbalers" |
| Motto(s) | Volens et Potens (Willing and Able) |
| Engagements | War of 1812 Mexican War Indian Wars War with Spain American Civil War Philippine–American War World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War Persian Gulf War Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LTC George Morris (2-7 IN) |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Eric Caudill (2-7 IN) |
| Notable commanders | William M. Morrow John Joseph Abercrombie Henry C. Merriam |
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It is known as "The Cottonbalers" for its actions during the Battle of New Orleans, while under the command of Andrew Jackson, when soldiers of the 7th Infantry Regiment held positions behind a breastwork of cotton bales during the British attack. These actions and the lineage of other units that made up the 7th Infantry give the regiment campaign credit for the War of 1812.
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