OLD GUARD HISTORY Flashcards
Why does the old guard pass and review with fixed bayonets?
In remembrance of the successful bayonet charge of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican war of 1847
What is the origin of the buff strap?
The black and tan buff strap worn on the shoulder by each member of the third infantry is a replica of the knapsack strap used by the 19 century predecessors of the unit to display distinctive colors and distinguishes members from other army units
When was the old guard constituted?
3 June 1784
For what wars has the old guard received campaign credit?
war 1812, the Mexican war , the civil war , the Indian war ,war with Spain the Philippines , World War II , Vietnam and global war on terrorism
What is the old guard motto?
NOLI ME TANGERE
TOUCH ME NOT, don’t tread on me
What does our distinctive unit insignia represent?
The infantry officers cock hat of 1784 with plume
How many medal honor recipients have been members of the old guard?
4
How did twilight tattoo begin?
British troops were summoned from local pubs back to the barracks by a drum and bugle call which told pub owner to turn taps off, the call came to mean taps off to the troops
Early aerial reconnaissance took over fort Whipple at the behest of general Amiel weeks Whipple and led the formation of what aviation branch of the army?
The Union Army balloon corps of 1861 to 1863
Who is Selfridge gate named after?
Lieut. Thomas Selfridge the first US Army aviation fatality died in a crash with Orville Wright
Why are tombstones in Jackson Circle sloped sharply to a point?
To prevent Union soldiers from sitting on Confederate tombstones
