The History of the

4TH U.S. CAVALRY REGIMENT

INTRODUCTION

The 4th Cavalry Regiment is one of the most famous and most decorated regiments in the United States Army. In its 144 years of service to the United States, the 4th Cavalry has fought in the Indian Wars, the Civil War, the Philippine Insurrection, World War II, Vietnam and the Gulf War. Its regimental standard is adorned with 58 campaign streamers, three Presidential Unit Citations, three Valorous Unit Awards and the French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star.