340th Infantry Regiment (United States)

The regiment didn't participate in any named campaigns during the war; its Infantrymen were used as individual replacements to the fighting Divisions.

Pioneering American football player, physician, and local politician Bradbury Robinson commanded Company L during the war.

Primary ROTC feeder schools were the Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science.

The 1st Battalion is an Army Reserve unit assigned to the 181st Infantry Brigade at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and provides Observer, Controller/ Trainers (OC/T) and Staff to various Mobilization Training Centers responsible for conducting post mobilization training to Reserve Component units preparing them for deployment to Overseas Contingency Operations.

The 2nd Battalion is an Army Reserve unit assigned to the 4th Cavalry Brigade and provides Observer, Controller/ Trainers (OC/T) and Staff to various Mobilization Training Centers responsible for conducting post mobilization training to Reserve Component units preparing them for deployment to Overseas Contingency Operations.

1972 Regimental Lineage & Honors statement detailing the history, composition and battle honors for the unit.
Permanent Orders 032-0001 announcing award of the Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Permanent Orders 123-18 announcing award of the Army Superior Unit award
Permanent Orders 332-07 announcing award of the Army Superior Unit award
DA GO 14, 20 March 1963
Department of the Army General Orders 15, 1962