The 410th Infantry Regiment were typically the soldiers that were on the frontlines during the 103rd Infantry Division’s time in combat. The mission of the 410th, along with the other Infantry Regiments of the division was to carry out either offensive operations based on orders from headquarters, or repulse enemy attacks and counterattacks. These men often fought in the worst conditions while on the frontlines, battling not only the Germans but the elements such as bitter cold, snow, and rain as they trekked through Europe. After the end of the war, the responsibilities of the 410th and others switched from being frontline combat soldiers to an occupying force in Austria. These tasks included monitoring and acting as security for any remaining Prisoners of War (POWs), weapons collections from surrendering forces, and efforts to de-Nazify those under their occupation.

During combat operations, units were required to submit a report of operations on a monthly basis. These were dubbed "Unit Journals" and have formed an integral part of the unit's history. Under “The War: Document Collection” tab, each infantry battalion of the 410th Infantry Regiment has a Unit Journal with a sometimes down to the minute description of their time in Europe and in combat. Along with these Unit Journals, each month the entire 410th Infantry Regiment created a narrative of the regimental combat operations, as well as casualty reports, awards, and maps of the regiments operations.

Along with these official reports and documents from when the 410th was engaged in combat, there are also some soldiers from the 410th Infantry Regiment who wrote and recorded their memories from the war. These individuals created either oral histories during reunions, or in some rare cases a soldier or soldiers recorded their memories and experiences into books. To find these materials, please see “The War: Soldiers’ Personal Accounts and Oral Histories” tab.

The distinctive regimental insignia was approved in 1925. The insignia is centered on a blue shield background which is symbolic of the Infantry. The shield contained a Zia Sun symbol from the New Mexico state flag. The symbol originally came from the Zia Pueblo people, indigenous to northern New Mexico.  The regimental motto was "Super Ardua Surgo" which translates from Latin to "I arise through adversity" was added to a scroll on the bottom of the insignia. The 410th Infantry Regiment was part of the 103rd from its inception. By the end of 1922, the 103rd had a total of 50 officers and 829 enlisted soldiers. Originally, the 103rd headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

The Unit Journal for the 410th Infantry Regiment is available here.

The Morning Reports for the 410th Infantry Regiment are available here.

The Combat and After Action Reports for the 410th Infantry Regiment are available here.