504th Infantry Regiment - Arlington, VA
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N 38° 52.879 W 077° 04.117
18S E 320567 N 4305640
The memorial dedicate to 504th Infantry Regiment
Waymark Code: WMRZE9
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2016
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The 504th Infantry Regiment, originally the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (504th PIR), is an airborne forces regiment of the United States Army, part of the 82nd Airborne Division, with a long and distinguished history. The regiment was first formed in mid-1942 during World War II as part of the 82nd Airborne Division and saw service in Sicily, Italy, Anzio, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
A parent regiment under the United States Army Regimental System, two battalions from the regiment, 1st Battalion (1-504 PIR) and 2nd Battalion (2-504 PIR), are currently active, both assigned to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
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At the Arlington National Cemetery, Section 31, the tree with the memorial commemorating the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in World War ll.