8th Infantry Regiment
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Motto | "Patriae Fidelitas" ("Loyalty to Country") |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1838 |
| Active | 1838 – present |
| Nickname(s) | Fighting Eagles |
| Engagements | World War II |
| World War I | |
| Vietnam War | |
| Notable commanders | George Marshall |
| James Van Fleet | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2198985 |
About 8th Infantry Regiment
The 8th Infantry Regiment of the United States, also known as the "Fighting Eagles," is an infantry regiment in the United States Army. The 8th Infantry participated in the Mexican War, American Civil War, Philippine Insurrection, Moro Rebellion, World War I, World War II, Vietnam War, and Iraq Campaign.
