The Greek warriors displayed their city's crest on their shields. ... During the Civil War, the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment carried a live American Bald Eagle into battle.

Last week I was invited to Fort Carson for the observance of 8th Regiment Week. ... 8th Infantry. Bravo Company, 1/8th Infantry was my home in Vietnam, 1967-1968.

In contrast, National Guard units, including the all Black, Illinois 8th Infantry Regiment organized in 1898, had battle experience, including federal service in the Spanish-American War and in ...