17th Cavalry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia

17TH CAVALRY REGIMENT

17th Cavalry Crest

 

 

 

17th Cavalry Regiment Personality

Many young officers who gained prominence later were stationed along the border. Matthew B. Ridgeway was a 2nd Lieutenant serving at Eagle Pass, Texas. Lucian K. Truscott was a 2nd Lieutenant with the 17th Cavalry at Douglas, Arizona. Jonathan M. Wainwright was a Captain with the 1st Cavalry. William J. "Wild Bill" Donovan served with the NY National Guard. Leslie J. McNair served with Pershing. George C. Marshall was a 1st Lieutenant with the 18th Infantry.

 


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