1-21 IN History Study Guide Flashcards
In June 2010, the Battalion deployed to Iraq to execute stability and security assistance operations in what province?
Diyala
On July 5, 1950 Task Force Smith engaged North Korean Forces delaying the advance of how many and what type of tanks?
33, T-34 Tanks
What is the significance of the five-bastion fort on the regimental crest?
Symbolizes the Fifth Corps and represents the regiments involvement in the Spanish-American War.
How many wartime campaign streamers has the Gimlet Regiment earned since its creation?
56
What is the significance of the Cedar Tree on the Gimlet Crest?
It symbolizes the battle of Cedar Mountain the units first engagement.
During the Battle of Osan, how many were killed, wounded, and captured from Task Unit Smith?
60 Killed, 21 Wounded, 80 Captured
What date did the Chinese People’s Liberation Army enter the Korean War?
November 3, 1950
When were the first companies of the unit activated?
May 20, 1862
When was the last time the unit deployed to combat?
2012
What does the Sun represent on the Gimlet crest?
Representative of the 3x the unit was sent to suppress the Philippine insurrection.
Who was the Task Force in Korea named after?
LTC Charles B. Smith
What are the Units decorations?
Republic of Korea President Unit Citation, Presidential Unit Citation, 2X Meritorious Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award.
How close did the Regiment get to the Chinese border during the Korean War?
17 Miles South of the Chinese border.
As a result of the Korean War what line separates North and South Korea?
38th Parallel
What was the first engagement of US and North Korean Forces during the Korean War?
Battle of Osan
What do the 3 monuments at Battalion HQ represent?
Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Task Force Smith
How far south were US and Korean forces pushed?
The Pusan Perimeter
The 21st Infantry Regiment was first organized during the Civil War as the 12th Infantry Regiment at what location?
Fort Hamilton, NY
How many Companies were originally activated at Fort Hamilton? Which companies were activated?
4; A, B, E, G
In what month and year was the Unit re-designated as the 21st Infantry?
December 1866
During the Indian Wars, the 21st Infantry became the first US Army unit to cross the country by what mode of transportation?
Rail
How many years was the regiment engaged during the Indian Wars Campaign?
26 Years
The 21st fell under the Fifth Corps and advanced further against the Spanish in what country?
Cuba
The regiment sent three different expeditions to the Philippine Islands in what years?
1899, 1905, 1909
In WW1, the regiment patrolled the Mexican border and trained how many soldiers for fighting France?
8,000
In what year did the regiment move to Schofield Barracks?
1921
It was at Schofield Barracks the the Unit earned the nickname “Gimlet” thanks to the efforts of the athletes led by?
PFC Eugene Riley
As part of the 24th Infantry Division the Gimlets spearheaded the assault in New Guinea on what date?
April 22, 1944
What date did 1-21 move to Goodenough Island to prepare for the Hollandia Landings?
January 1944
Which soldier received the Medal of Honor during World War 2?
PFC Diamond, James
When did 1-21 deploy to Iraq for the first time?
January 2004
