1st Battalion 22nd Infantry National Monument Dedication Page 1

1st Battalion 22nd Infantry

The 22nd Infantry National Monument

Assembly of the Monument June 18, 2015

Most photos on this page courtesy of Bob Babcock who was on hand at Patriot Park at the National Infantry Museum
to oversee the assembly of the 22nd Infantry Monument.

The captions are mostly by Bob.

The pad where the monument would be erected, at 8:03 in the morning of June 18, 2015.
(Bob Babcock had previously been on hand to oversee the laying of the pad.)

The truck had just arrived - with lots of pieces and parts to assemble.

Our crest shines beautifully...

The assembly process begins.

Photo from the National Infantry Museum

Before the first part of the base went down, I inserted a P-38 in the joint in the base. All us Vietnam vets have great memories of that great tool.
Now it is under the monument forever.

A close-up view of the P-38 can opener as it will sit inside the monument.

The first piece of the monument is moved from the truck by crane.

Photo from the National Infantry Museum

While the Monument’s first piece was being installed, a crop of new Infantry troops were graduating from AIT on the adjoining parade field.

Base piece is in place,
now they are putting down
the epoxy sealant
to stick the second piece
on top of the first one.

I stuck a 22nd Infantry Regiment coin
between the base and second layer -
will be there forever,
in a hole in the middle of the base layer
that I moved it to after this picture was taken.

Second layer is in place,
ready for the third layer
with all the plaques on it.

Third layer is in place,
waiting for the obelisk
to go on the top
to make the monument 22 feet tall...

Obelisk in its harness ready to be raised for assembly.

Photo from the National Infantry Museum

Obelisk being lowered into place...

Shelf for the bronze statue being put into place...

Bob Babcock oversaw the assembly and installation of the monument and
took photos to record the procedure for the 22nd Infantry Archives.

Photo from the National Infantry Museum

Cody Hofer statue in place...

Side view of monument and statue -
note 25ID monument in distance
to the left of our monument.
4ID monument is out of the picture
to the left as well.

Part of names above the statue
on the front of the monument.

Bronze bench sits behind and on the left rear side of monument so as not to block view of the front of the monument
and so that people sitting on it in the afternoon are not looking into the sun.

25ID monument just to the left of our 22nd monument in distance and 4ID monument is large black one behind the tree,
to the left of small black monument next to 25ID. Parade field and bleachers are further to the left, out of the picture.

Bob Babcock standing next to monument
on a hot Georgia day, 18 June 2015.
I also had my picture taken first
at the 4ID monument at Fort Hood
when it went in back on 20 April 2004.

It was a great honor to be there
to watch the entire assembly
of the monument.
Note where the bronze bench is
behind the monument.

This is one from the 4ID Monument looking toward our new monument. The 22nd Monument is tallest one in the park.
It is 50 paces from our 4ID Monument to the 22nd Monument. The brown/sand color really stands out in contrast
to the gray/white monuments that are so prevalent for the other units. I know I’m prejudiced but I think the 4ID
and 22nd Monuments are among the best looking ones there.

Regimental history plaque on the side of the monument.

Regimental lineage plaque on the other side of the monument.

"REGULARS BY GOD" plaque on the rear of the monument.

View from behind the monument.
Small plaque next to the VIETNAM WAR designation is the acknowledgement plaque for the monument.

Acknowledgement plaque on the rear of the monument.

Bob Babcock standing at the 4th Infantry Division Monument on the Walk Of Honor.
Over Bob's left shoulder (in the right of the photo) in the background is the completed
22nd Infantry National Monument.

Last photo taken around 1:30 that afternoon - monument has been completely assembled.
Bob Babcock standing in front of the finished monument as the first veteran or soldier of the 22nd Infantry
to have his photo taken at the monument.

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