PComplete Uniform US Army Lieutenant 154 Inf Regiment
The US 154th Infantry Regiment's World War I history involved being formed from Arkansas National Guard units (3rd Arkansas Infantry) in 1917, joining the 39th Infantry Division, and being sent to France, but instead of fighting as a full regiment, its personnel became replacements for other American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) units, effectively being dispersed to bolster other combat formations. While the 154th Infantry as a cohesive unit saw little direct combat, its soldiers served across the Western Front in various roles, contributing to the broader American war effort. Formation & Deployment: The regiment was activated in 1917 from the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 3rd Arkansas Infantry. It was assigned to the 39th Infantry Division and deployed to France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). Role as a Replacement Regiment: Upon arrival in France, the 154th Infantry was designated as a replacement regiment. This meant its soldiers were used to fill casualties and shortages in other, more heavily engaged AEF units, rather than fighting as their own distinct unit. Legacy: The 154th Infantry's experience reflects the immense scale of the AEF and the need for manpower, with many National Guard units serving primarily as sources of trained soldiers for established divisions. The regiment's lineage was later carried on by the 154th Infantry Regiment (Regional Training Institute) in the Army National Guard, often called the "Third Arkansas," continuing its historical ties to the state
