1st Battalion 22nd Infantry

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Throughout history, the Soldiers of the 22nd Infantry Regiment have lived up to their official motto:

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“THOSE ARE REGULARS, BY GOD !” is the title of the painting done by Hugh Charles McBarron.
The subject is the 22^nd Infantry at the Battle of Chippewa, July 5, 1814. A mounted officer at left is leading the line of Infantry,
while a Sergeant at the right encourages the Soldiers to hold the line steady as men fall under fire from musket and cannon. Another Sergeant
is being struck and falling, just to the right of the flags. They are the only Soldiers wearing the standard dark blue coat of the US Infantry.
All the rest are wearing the grey jackets in which General Scott outfitted the men of the 22^nd. The darker flag is the Colors of the 22^nd Infantry.
The lighter colored flag is the 22^nd Infantry battle flag. The battle flag consisted of the scroll from the bottom of the Regimental Colors against
a background of a solid bright color, in this case yellow, which could be easily seen above the battlefield. In the original painting and prints
the scrolls can be seen to contain the words “Twenty Second Regiment Infantry”.

A Private of the 22^nd Infantry as he would have appeared
on the field at Chippewa, July 5, 1814.

He wears the model 1813 black leather shako
with a silver colored Regimental cap plate and
white plume and tassels, the plain grey wool jacket
worn by most of the Regiments in Scott's Brigade,
white trousers, and black leather shoes with canvas gaiters.

The knapsack on his back and the haversack slung on his left side
are painted blue to waterproof them. The black leather cartridge box
slung at his right side has a wooden block in it which contains 26 cartridges
each containing a lead ball and individual gunpowder charge,
rolled into a paper cartridge. In combat the Soldier
would bite the end off the cartridge and use the wrapper as wadding
to hold the powder and ball in place.
Under the block was a tin container which held 12 more cartridges,
flints and oil rags. Also slung on his left side is his bayonet scabbard,
the tip of which can just be seen below his cartridge box, and his
wooden canteen, slung over the top of the haversack.

His musket is an American made copy of a late 18th century French design,
having a bore of .69 caliber and a 16 inch long triangular shaped bayonet.

The Battle of Lundy's Lane, fought on July 25, 1814 was one of the two bloodiest battles of the War of 1812.
The 22nd Infantry, as part of Scott's Brigade, suffered the most casualties of any Regiment involved in the battle.

The Friends of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield are trying to preserve a vital part of the battlefield and restore it
to its original condition. They need our help. You can help by donating or becoming a member, or in other
ways. A membership in the Friends of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield only costs $10 per year, and all donations
of $10 or more are tax deductible. For more information and membership application, click on the banner below:

The Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport Hotel will be our host for the 9th Annual B Co. 1/22nd 4th Infantry September 26-29,2013.
The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The shuttle also takes you
to the MetroLink (at the airport) which will connect you to all of the many attractions to see while in St. Louis.
The Crowne Plaza also offers free parking and is providing us with free in-room internet in our block of rooms
with a group rate of: $99.00/plus tax. These rates include a complimentary breakfast buffet for two, per room.
This rate will also be offered, based on availability, (3) days prior and (3) days after our reunion dates of September 26-29.

The Gateway City has plenty to offer its visitors with fun, family-friendly activities, great entertainment venues.
Relax in a cozy neighborhood cafe, tour a local brewery, journey to the top of the Gateway Arch, take a Riverboat Cruise,
interact with butterflies, go to the famous St. Louis Zoo, immerse yourself in a little art and culture, go shopping or take in a ballgame.

The hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, fully equipped fitness center, in-house dining and a beautiful Atrium
for relaxing and getting reacquainted with friends. There are numerous nearby restaurant. The hotel provides a shuttle which
will take you anywhere within a 5 mile radius.

For our reunion, the Crowne Plaza is offering us a Hospitality Room for the duration of our stay, as well as a complimentary
banquet room for our Friday and Saturday night dinners and programs. These amenities are based on our filling our block of rooms.
Make your reservations directly with the hotel. Booking through Priceline, Expedia, Travelocity or others do not count towards our block.

For Reservations, call 314-291-6700. Be sure to mention code “BCO” to identify yourself as a member of B Company.
Reservations need to be made Wednesday, September 10, 2013. After that date rooms will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Reservations can be cancelled by 6:00PM the day of your arrival.

We will be sending out more detailed information and an itinerary later this summer. Be sure to mark your calendars
for September 26-29, 2013. This first mailing is going via the US Post office to insure that everyone gets a copy
or we get a return of anyone that has relocated. Please keep us informed if you move or change your email address,
phone number or cell phone number.

The 22nd Infantry Monument needs your help.

A permanent memorial to the Soldiers of the 22nd Infantry

who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country

is well along into the construction phase.

Though a considerable amount of money has been raised,
the project needs funds to keep going and make the concept
seen at left a reality. Donations are tax deductible.

For more information click on the following link:

22nd Infantry Monument

To make donations by check or credit card go to the
22nd Infantry Regiment Society website:

www.22ndinfantry.org

The purpose of this site is to provide a place for members of the 1st Battalion to post their photos,
stories and memories of their service with the 22nd Infantry.

We invite all who have served or are serving with the 1st Bn 22nd Inf to send us your pictures and thoughts
of your time with the 22nd, and we will post them on these pages. E-mail and regular mail addresses for submissions
can be found at the bottom of this page.

This is an ongoing project. Our ultimate aim is to detail the history of 1st Battalion.
As such, we consider ourselves to be historians. This is not a dues paying club; there are no membership fees.
All material here is presented solely for historical purposes. Depending upon the level of participation
and support from you, we can expand this site and make it a permanent testimony
to one of the US Army's finest Infantry Battalions.

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This website was founded for the purpose of preserving the history of 1st Battalion 22nd Infantry.
We are not a formal organization.
Our organization is the 22nd Infantry Regiment Society.
Our allegiance is to the Regiment.
We strongly urge all veterans and presently serving members of 1st Battalion 22nd Infantry,
to join the 22nd Infantry Regiment Society.

For a membership form to join the 22nd Infantry Regiment Society
click on the following link:

Click on the following banner to go to our Regimental Society's Website.
There you will find more history of the Regiment, along with current events,
and information concerning all Battalions of the 22nd Infantry:

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A special thanks to George Heidt and Lou Talley, whose support and involvement
were the catalysts to making a website the whole Battalion could share.

George Heidt

1946-2012

Lou Talley

1941-2011

with the able assistance of George Heidt, James Henderson, Bob Babcock, Angela Kraft,
and the Gracious Anne LeGare

This site is maintained as a memorial to those who have served and are serving with the 1st Battalion 22nd Infantry. It consists of stories, anecdotes, photographs and the memories provided by unit members. While every care has been taken to present accurate information, we cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur. The Website and the Administrator will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or inconvenience as a result of any inaccuracy or error within this site.

Because this site describes in detail events that occured in wartime, some of the content may be of a graphic nature and not suitable for some viewers. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Neither the Website nor the Administrator will accept liability from those viewers who find the content objectionable.

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Submission of new material relating to the history of this unit is welcomed and encouraged. However, the Website Administrator retains the right to edit any submitted material for content, grammar, relevance, accuracy or any other reason. The Administrator also retains the right to revise the content of the website at any time.

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