Tonights the night, I will be conducting the Manchu Mile. Normally I dont talk about my unit. Looking at its history I an proud to be a part of this regiment. Heres why: The Ninth United States Infantry Regiment is one of the oldest active units in the army. The original authority permitting organization was an act of 16 July 1798. The regiment itself came into physical existence in January 1799, in Maryland, and was composed primarily of Maryland volunteers. The Regiments first commander is recorded as having been Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Carville Hall. In early June 1800, the Ninth Infantry was disbanded. The regiment was reactivated and disbanded two more times to participate in the War of 1812 and The Mexican War in 1847. In 1855, The 9th Infantry Regiment was officially constituted into the Regular Army and remains active to this day. They have served with distinction in The Civil War, The Indian Wars, The War with Spain, The China Relief Expedition, The Philippine Insurrection, WWI, WWII, The Korean War, Vietnam, Panama, and currently in Iraq. It was during their action in China that the Regimental Commander, Colonel Emerson H. Liscum gave the unit its motto Keep Up the Fire! Colonel Liscum was killed during that assault while holding the regimental colors and directing the attack. The regiments foremost trophy, The Liscum Bowl, is named in his honor. It was after their incredible performance in China that the regiment was awarded the title of Manchus. In 1926, in recognition of their performance in The Boxer Rebellion in China, the 9th Infantry Regiment was authorized to wear a unique belt buckle. They are the only unit in the Army with this distinction. To earn the Manchu Buckle, you first have to complete the Manchu Mile. This is a 26 mile tactical march with full gear and weapon that must be completed in under 10 hours. The Manchu Mile commemorates the 85 mile march the 9th Infantry Regiment completed in early July 1900, from Taku Bar to Tientsin for the assault where Colonel Liscum was killed. I owned this march last year and the year before, I plan on doing it again this year. This walk is more important to me simply because the unit is disbanding and going to Ft. Carson. So this is my last Manchu mile then I go to 3rd BDE. Plus I want to walk it for all Manchus that want to participate but cant. My drive is their memory whether alive or passed. For them I will be strong through this, as always Manchu my Brothers.......KEEP UP THE FIRE! Wish me luck Tiffany! #walktoremember
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:11:03 +0000
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