Welcome to the 7th Infantry Regiment Association!
The Seventh Infantry Regiment Association was established in 1987. The Association presently has more than 600 members, comprised of veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, the Persian Gulf, and members of the Active Army.
The Seventh Infantry Regiment was constituted 11 January 1812, making it one of the five oldest regiments in the United States Army. It ranks first on the Army's Order of Merit List in terms of date constituted, number of campaigns in which it participated, and awards and decorations received.
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| 23 Jan 2012 |
Unfortunately I just received word that the Cottonbaler Birthday Dinner has been put on hold. No new date has been selected. |
| 6 Jsn 2011 |
Happy New Year!
In addition to the New Year, we are also celebrating
the 200th Birthday of the Regiment with a Birthday
Dinner on 13 January at the Hyatt Regency Savannah,
Savannah, GA. Both 2-7 and 3-7 IN will be there. |
| 9 Sep 2011 |
3-7 IN Change of Command will be held 19 Sep 2011.
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| 29 Aug 2011 |
Joe Carrasco graciously sent me his copy of the 1963 1/7 IN Cottonbalers Yearbook.
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| 5 Jul 2011 |
I have posted some photos from the 2011 Reunion. They can be found here. |
| 21 Jun 2011 |
Well the 2011 Reunion was 10 days ago and I'm still excited by the wonderful time we all had. If you missed it, you missed a great reunion. Spending Friday touring the Gettysburg Battlefiled and seeing where Cottonbalers fought and died was very moving. We were able to stop at the Monument to the 7th Infantry along with stopping at the cemetery. Standing where President Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address and seeing the graves of the fallen soldiers, to include Cottonbalers, was equally moving and impressive. We all relaxed on Saturday with a tour to Choclate World in Hershey, PA. The Regimental Dinner was very nice and Chaplain (COL) Carter gave a great talk on leadership. I'm working on the photos and I should have some posted in the next couple of days. |
| Memorial Day 2011 |
Memorial Day 2011 |
| 13 Apr 2011 |
The 3-7 Infantry Battalion Tour Book is in the works. The book will begin with the
7th Infantry Regt Reunion in May 2010 where we honor the history of our unit and
will continue through the Iraq deployment. It will include soldier and family events
as well as the history of the unit. This is a wonderful memento of your time in the
unit which can be shared with family and friends.
It includes 2 full page history of the unit, written by John McManus in color as well as
photos from the reunion. The rest of the book is filled with the units and families over
the past year.
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| 13 Apr 2011 |
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| 25 Mar 2011 |
2-7 IN Change of Command
LTC Todd Kelly assumes command of 2-7 IN from LTC Greg Sierra
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| 10 Mar 2011 |
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| 5 Dec 2010 |
Eugene Daniel (Sam) Guy I just received the following e-mail:
As most of you have already heard, Sam Guy passed away so very
peacefully at 1:28am on Saturday the 4th of December, 2010. He
was at home (“I want to be in my OWN house when I go“) in his
favorite room and with people that truly cared for him. As
he and I said to each other on many occasions, “It has been
one heck of a ride! “ The past four months have been quite
an experience. He knew that all his tasks had been completed
and it was OK for him to move on to the next step. And he
did so with grace. The 7th Regiment meant quite a bit to
him (served with them in Korea as the American Red Cross
Field Director) and he has collected funds and various material
donations that he sent to the troops in the Middle East. So,
in lieu of flowers, he would prefer a donation to the American
Red Cross or the 7th Infantry Regiment in his name.
He will be missed. |
| 1 Nov |
Veteran's Day 2010
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| 1 Nov 2010 |
Wreaths for Warriors Walk Wreaths for Warriors Walk (W4WW) is once again planning on place wreaths on each tree along Warrior Walk at noon on 11 Dec 2010. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend
W4WW is a registered Non-profit corporation and is once again asking for donations to help pay for
the wreaths. The cost of one wreath is $15, but all donations are welcome. Donations are tax deductible.
Donations can be made on-line Paypal via a link on thier web site. You can also send a check to:
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| 13 Oct 2010 |
Army Coins Authorized by Army Commemorative Coin Act Currently under design by the U.S. Mint, three commerative coins will be the first U.S. coins ever issued to celebrate and honor the U.S. Army, its heritage and the 30 million American men and women who have worn the Army uniform since 1775. The commemorative coins—a five dollar gold piece, a silver dollar, and a copper-clad half dollar—will do more than just honor the Army and Army veterans. The legislation reserves a share of sales revenue to help fund the National Museum of the United States Army to be built at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. An estimated $10 million of the US Mint’s sales revenue from the coins will be directed toward the campaign to build the Museum. The designs are expected to be unveiled this fall and the Mint will begin taking orders for them in late 2010. Sale prices for the coins will be determined by the Mint at the time of sale. |
| 29 Sep 2010 |
The Reunion
page has been updated with the hotel information
for the 2011 Reunion (9-12 June 2011).
We are also looking at locations for the next 3 reunions also. If you have any recommendations or would like to help organize a future reunion please contact the webmaster. |
| 17 Aug 2010 |
Mark Your Calendar! I have updated the Reunion page to reflect that the 2011 Reunion will be 9-12 Jun 2011 in Harrisburg, PA. The Hotel details have not been finalized at this time. Once finalized, I'll post the details here and in the Cottonbaler Newsletter. Harrisburg is less than 20 miles from Hershey Park and less than 40 miles from Gettysburg. The tour details have not been finalized, but I know they are looking at possible trips to both locations. So bring your family and I hope to see you all there! |
| 9 Jul 2010 |
Our historian, John McManus, has a
new book getting ready to come out on 3 Aug 2010:
For centuries of warfare—regardless of culture, creed, or country— there has always been one
group of warriors continually in the thick of battle who often are the most unsung: the infantry.
The last chapter, titled "Watch Out for IEDs": Twenty-First-Century Counterinsurgent Warfare Through the Eyes of One Infantry Regiment in Iraq, covers 2-7 IN and 3-7 IN during their deployments in 2005. Webmaster Note: I have finished reading this book and it's very intense. John has a way of capturing the true essence of the Infantry. I highly recommend it! |
| 11 Jun 2010 | I have uploaded some of the photos I took during the reunion. You can find the photos here. |
| 11 Jun 2010 |
3-7 IN has a FaceBook Page!
3-7 IN BN Cottonbalers |
| 21 May 2010 | Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time. |
| 21 May 2010 |
Last week's reunion was a great success. I think everyone who attended had a wonderful
time. Spending Friday at Ft. Stewart with 3-7 IN was really exciting. Not only did
we get to spend time with the soldiers, but they also made it a Family Day, so their
families got to spend time with them also.
I'm working on getting my reunion photos organized and placed on the web site, but until then, here is one. This is the group photo with the Association Members, 3-7 IN soldiers and family members taken at Cottrell Field.
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| 22 Mar 2010 |
TF 2-7 has a FaceBook Page! Keep up to date with
TF 2-7 while they are deployed via FaceBook
Task Force 2-7 Infantry, 1HBCT, 3rd ID |
| 22 Mar 2010 |
1st Brigade (Raider Brigade), 3rd Infantry
Division is creating a Memorial for the Fallen Soldiers
of 1st Brigade. The
Raider Brigade Fallen Soldiers' Memorial
will be a permanent tribute and visible memorial to members of
the First Brigade Combat Team -- past, present and future.
Please take a moment to read about our efforts. With your tax deductible donation, together we will break ground and, brick by brick, make this a reality for the Soldiers' and Families' who have sacrificed so much for their country. They are forever in our hearts. |
| 6 Mar 2010 | I have posted the Eulogy for GEN Fred Weyand here . |
| 25 Feb 2010 |
The Registration Form for the 2010 Reunion is now available!
The Registration Form and Tentative Schedule are now on the Reunion Page . |
| 12 Feb 2010 |
Former Army Chief of Staff Frederick Weyand,
1st Battalion 7th Infantry Regiment Commander during
Korean War, dies at 93
Here is the Army Times Article |
| 2 Feb 2010 |
I received an e-mail today with a request for information.
There is an effort underway to upgrade the Silver Star Award to
the Congressional Medal of Honor for CPL Patrick Sheahan. They
are looking for eye-witnesses. Here is the request:
“I am seeking eyewitnesses to the heroic actions of CPL Patrick Sheahan,
who was a member of Company A, 7th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division in the
Army, and was killed in action October 4, 1951 during the assault on Hill
281, near Chungse-ri, Korea. We are trying to assist in the upgrade of
CPL Sheahan’s Silver Star to the Medal of Honor. I would be very grateful
if anyone who may have served with CPL Sheahan during this time contact
me. Thank you for your support!"
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| 29 Jan 2010 |
I just received this from our Historian, John McManus:
60th Anniversary of the Korean War
2010 Korean War Veterans Association Revisit Korea Coordinator 13198 Centerpointe Way, Ste 202 Woodbridge, Virginia 22193-5285 800-722-9501 - 703-590-1295 Fax: 703-590-1292 www.miltours.com www.KWVA.org Since 1975, the Republic of Korea has been inviting 1950 to 1954 Korean War Veterans, and family members, to return to Seoul Korea on a subsidized visit to thank them for their sacrifices that save their country from Communism. Thousands of veterans, from all the Allied Countries that participated in the war, have enjoyed this sojourn to the "Land of the Morning Calm." The Korean government pays for hotel rooms, meals and touring in country Commencing Spring 2010, the Revisit Korea tours will be tripled and, for the first time, the ROK government will pay 50% of the airfare for Veterans and 30% of his or her family member or travel companion’s air cost. The Eligibility Requirements will also be relaxed in view of the age of the veterans. There are 10 major commemoration tour dates, beginning in late April through November 2010 These 2010 tours will be oversubscribed! If you are planning to participate, you must register early. Registrations will be date stamped and will be "First come - First Served"! To register, call 800-722-9501 or 703-590-1295. Check the KWVA web site at www.KWVA.org or www.miltours.com. You can also Email to the Revisit Coordinator at mhtours@miltours.com, to request a brochure.
Military Historical Tours
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| 29 Jan 2010 |
Vietnam War Virtual Wall
This is link to a virtual wall of all those lost during the Vietnam War with the names, bio's and other information on our lost comrades. First, click on the link, then click on a state, when it opens click on a city or town, then click on a name. It should show you a picture of the person or at least his/her bio and medals. Everyone should know of someone whose name is on "The Wall". http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm 
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| 25 Jan 2010 |
Since we're "New Orleans' Own" we need to
celebrate Mardi Gras. To help get us in the spirit
of Mardi Gras, our own Curley Faulk is this year's King of
Krewe du Bon Coeur (The Good Heart Krewe). Here he is
at their Pageant and Ball:
Queen Bon Coeur XIII Lynn Bourque and King Bon Coeur XIII Curley Faulk
From the Southwest Daily News, Sunday, January 17,
2010, Pg 10B:
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| 1 Jan 2010 | I would like to wish all Cottonbalers a Happy New Year! |
| 11 Nov 2009 |
Since today is Veterans day, I want to say thank you to all veterans
alive and those who made the ultimate sacrifice, in order for all of us to
have the freedom that we enjoy, I have friends and relatives that
were in WW II, Korea, Vietnam, The Cold War, and Desert Storm and some
who are now in Iraq and Afghanistan, so to all who have served or are
serving, Thank You.
Below is a poem by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae Please read it and remember what they did or are doing for us. In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. |
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