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The 163rd Infantry Regiment refers to  the U.S. 163rd Infantry Regiment of the Montana National Guard during World War II, each with distinct histories and contributions.
U.S. 163rd Infantry Regiment
Formation and History: The 163rd Infantry Regiment is part of the Montana National Guard. It was originally constituted in the late 19th century and was redesignated as the 163rd Infantry in 1921. The regiment was activated for federal service during World War I and later served in World War II as part of the 41st Infantry Division.

World War II Service: The regiment was called to active duty on September 16, 1940, and trained in the United States before deploying to the Pacific Theater. It participated in significant battles, including the Battle of Sanananda in Papua New Guinea, where it became the first U.S. unit to defeat Japanese forces. The regiment was demobilized in Japan in early 1946 after the war.

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