1-21 IN History Study Guide

Question 1

In June 2010, the Battalion deployed to Iraq to execute stability and security assistance operations in what province?

Answer 1

Diyala

Question 2

On July 5, 1950 Task Force Smith engaged North Korean Forces delaying the advance of how many and what type of tanks?

Answer 2

33, T-34 Tanks

Question 3

What is the significance of the five-bastion fort on the regimental crest?

Answer 3

Symbolizes the Fifth Corps and represents the regiments involvement in the Spanish-American War.

Question 4

How many wartime campaign streamers has the Gimlet Regiment earned since its creation?

Answer 4

56

Question 5

What is the significance of the Cedar Tree on the Gimlet Crest?

Answer 5

It symbolizes the battle of Cedar Mountain the units first engagement.

Question 6

During the Battle of Osan, how many were killed, wounded, and captured from Task Unit Smith?

Answer 6

60 Killed, 21 Wounded, 80 Captured

Question 7

What date did the Chinese People’s Liberation Army enter the Korean War?

Answer 7

November 3, 1950

Question 8

When were the first companies of the unit activated?

Answer 8

May 20, 1862

Question 9

When was the last time the unit deployed to combat?

Answer 9

2012

Question 10

What does the Sun represent on the Gimlet crest?

Answer 10

Representative of the 3x the unit was sent to suppress the Philippine insurrection.

Question 11

Who was the Task Force in Korea named after?

Answer 11

LTC Charles B. Smith

Question 12

What are the Units decorations?

Answer 12

Republic of Korea President Unit Citation, Presidential Unit Citation, 2X Meritorious Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award.

Question 13

How close did the Regiment get to the Chinese border during the Korean War?

Answer 13

17 Miles South of the Chinese border.

Question 14

As a result of the Korean War what line separates North and South Korea?

Answer 14

38th Parallel

Question 15

What was the first engagement of US and North Korean Forces during the Korean War?

Answer 15

Battle of Osan

Question 16

What do the 3 monuments at Battalion HQ represent?

Answer 16

Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Task Force Smith

Question 17

How far south were US and Korean forces pushed?

Answer 17

The Pusan Perimeter

Question 18

The 21st Infantry Regiment was first organized during the Civil War as the 12th Infantry Regiment at what location?

Answer 18

Fort Hamilton, NY

Question 19

How many Companies were originally activated at Fort Hamilton? Which companies were activated?

Answer 19

4; A, B, E, G

Question 20

In what month and year was the Unit re-designated as the 21st Infantry?

Answer 20

December 1866

Question 21

During the Indian Wars, the 21st Infantry became the first US Army unit to cross the country by what mode of transportation?

Answer 21

Rail

Question 22

How many years was the regiment engaged during the Indian Wars Campaign?

Answer 22

26 Years

Question 23

The 21st fell under the Fifth Corps and advanced further against the Spanish in what country?

Answer 23

Cuba

Question 24

The regiment sent three different expeditions to the Philippine Islands in what years?

Answer 24

1899, 1905, 1909

Question 25

In WW1, the regiment patrolled the Mexican border and trained how many soldiers for fighting France?

Answer 25

8,000

Question 26

In what year did the regiment move to Schofield Barracks?

Answer 26

1921

Question 27

It was at Schofield Barracks the the Unit earned the nickname “Gimlet” thanks to the efforts of the athletes led by?

Answer 27

PFC Eugene Riley

Question 28

As part of the 24th Infantry Division the Gimlets spearheaded the assault in New Guinea on what date?

Answer 28

April 22, 1944

Question 29

What date did 1-21 move to Goodenough Island to prepare for the Hollandia Landings?

Answer 29

January 1944

Question 30

Which soldier received the Medal of Honor during World War 2?

Answer 30

PFC Diamond, James

Question 31

When did 1-21 deploy to Iraq for the first time?

Answer 31

January 2004