The second was a reorganization and redesignation of 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment on 1 October 1866 for the American Indian Wars.

During the years 1906–1908, the regiment, minus one battalion, performed guard and police duty as part of the United States Cuban Occupation force.

In 1913, the 28th Infantry was ordered to Texas to assist in guarding the Mexican border against raids by Pancho Villa.

On 29 June 1917, the men of Company K became the first American combat unit to set foot on European soil at Saint-Nazaire, France.

In January 1934, the regiment assumed command and control of portions of the 4th CCC District (Northern New York state), Second Corps Area.

During its ten months of combat, the regiment played a major part in four allied campaigns – winning three Presidential Unit Citations embroidered Normandy, Bergstein and Stockheim.

1st Battle Group Black Lions were present during President Kennedy's memorable "Ich bin ein Berliner" visit and returned to Fort Riley later that year.

On 5 March 1966, 2LT Robert John Hibbs, of Company B, 2nd Battalion was awarded posthumously the Medal of Honor.

2LT Hibbs was the first member of The First Infantry Division to receive the Medal of Honor for actions in the Republic of Vietnam.

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