317th Infantry Regiment (United States)
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| 317th Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | July 15, 1942-January 10, 1946 |
| Country | USA |
| Branch | Regular Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment |
Henry G. Fischer |
The 317th Infantry Regiment was a regiment of the United States Army during World War II. It was one of three infantry regiments in the 80th Infantry Division.
The regiment was first commanded by Colonel A. Donald Cameron. In October, 1944, he was replaced by Colonel Warfield M. Lewis. The final commander of the regiment, appointed in December, 1944, was Lieutenant Colonel Henry G. Fisher, who served in this capacity until the end of the war. The unit was deactivated in January, 1946, at Camp Kilmer in New Jersey.
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