106th Infantry Regiment (PA)
The 106th Infantry Regiment was a unit of the Pennsylvania National Guard with a history dating back to the late 19th century. It served in various capacities throughout its existence, reflecting the organizational changes and evolving needs of the U.S. Army and the National Guard.
The regiment's lineage traces back to earlier Pennsylvania state militia and volunteer units. Over time, these independent companies and battalions were consolidated and redesignated, eventually forming the 106th Infantry. The specific date of its official designation as the 106th Infantry Regiment may vary depending on the historical records and consolidations being referenced.
The 106th Infantry served in both World War I and World War II. During World War I, it was part of the 53rd Infantry Brigade, 27th Infantry Division, seeing action on the Western Front. After the war, the regiment was reorganized as part of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
Prior to World War II, the 106th Infantry was federalized and deployed for training. It was eventually assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division ("Rainbow Division") during World War II. The regiment participated in the European Theater of Operations, seeing combat in France, Germany, and Austria. The regiment participated in battles such as the Battle of the Bulge.
Following World War II, the 106th Infantry Regiment was reorganized once again within the Pennsylvania National Guard. Over the ensuing decades, the unit structure of the National Guard underwent numerous transformations to align with modern military doctrine. Consequently, the 106th Infantry Regiment was either reorganized, consolidated, or disbanded as part of these broader restructuring efforts. The modern disposition of its historical elements, if any, would be traceable through Pennsylvania National Guard historical records.
Information regarding the 106th Infantry Regiment can be found in official military records, National Guard archives, and historical accounts of the units it served with. The Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg, PA, may also hold relevant resources.