Relieved 26 june 1931 from assignment to the philippine division. World war, 19391945 regimental histories 31st division united. Originally formed at fort william mckinley in the philippine islands on august 1916 using troops from several existing regimentsthe 8th, th, 15th, and. United states army 31st infantry regiment patch polar bear patch white polar bear on top of a blue scroll with the words pro patria in white. The 31st infantry regiment polar bears of the united states army was formed on august. Infantry regiment association past and present pro patria.
Shoulder patches the 31st infantry regiment association. When the regiment was reactivated in korea in 1946, it was assigned to the 7th infantry division left. Custom patches for the 4th battalion, 31st infantry regimen. This page is used to share reenlistment ceremony photos and other retention information. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch collection. Army 31st infantry regiment military patch bravo bears. The 31st infantry division was an infantry division of the united states army national guard, active almost continuously from 1917 to 1968.
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