The 65th Infantry Regiment was initially constituted on March 2, 1899, as the Puerto Rico Regiment of Volunteer Infantry. One battalion was stationed in San Juan and the second battalion, a mounted unit, was
stationed at Henry Barracks.

The 65th saw heavy and extensive service in Korea. Over three years it participated in nine major campains, earning a

Presidential Unit Citation,

a Meritorious Unit Commendation

and two Republic of Korea Unit Citations.

Individual members of the unit were awarded

4 Distinguished Service Crosses and

124 Sivler Stars.
 

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