22nd Infantry

22nd Infantry Heritage

Our Society is committed to keeping alive the traditions and heritage of the 22nd Infantry. Click here for more information.

Current Active Units

The 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment is the only current active unit of the 22nd Infantry Regiment. 2-22IN is currently stationed at Fort Drum, NY as part of the 10th Mountain Division.

Join 22nd Infantry Regiment Society in Making a Difference

We’re proud to welcome new members to the 22nd Infantry Regiment Society. You can join us using one of two convenient methods:

New Member - $22.00, includes automatic life e-Membership*

Convert me to Life e-Membership - $22.00

Renewing Annual Member - $10/year

My information has changed, this is an update Only - Free

I am an active duty E5 or below - Free e-Membership until Promotion to E6 or above

Option 1: Mail-In Registration

1. Download the registration form using the link below.

2. Write a check payable to the 22nd Infantry Regiment Society.

3. Mail both the completed form and your check to the address listed on the form.

Option 2: Digital Payment

Prefer to register and pay online? Complete the online form, Click the submit button below to submit your registration and use the "Payment Dues" button below to pay digitally.

Download the membership form and instructions

22nd IRS Society Membership Form (pdf)

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Online registration form

For more information or questions, please contact

22nd Infantry Regiment Society Online Registration

Bruce Kosmicki (Registrar) at kozb4@yahoo.com

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Click the membership dues button below to pay online. Or, send the form and check to the address on the form.

Special eMembership rate available for active duty soldiers E-5 and below. (complimentary)

Our membership dues help support our newsletters, reunion activities and other support for our 22nd Infantry Regiment active duty soldiers and veterans.

Deeds Not Words, Regulars by God

Our motto. The Soldiers of the 22nd Infantry live by these words.

Deeds Not Words

Taken from General Order Number 10, announcing the death of Captain George J. Godfery in service to his nation. It reads:

"Captain George J. Godfrey, 22nd U. S. Infantry. Killed in action. Shot through the heart.
His military record is closed. A brilliant career ended. Deeds, silent symbols more potent than words, proclaimed his soldier worth"

Regulars by God

Late in the war of 1812, with much of the traditional indigo blue dye used for the uniforms of the Regular Army unavailable, many units began wearing uniforms of cheap gray fabric normally used by the militia. In the spring of 1814, facing an ill-prepared British force at the Battle of Chippawa, the British mistook the 22nd Infantry for volunteers and underestimated their will and discipline. It is storied that when he realized defeat, the British commander, Major General Phineas Riall, exclaimed:

“Those are regulars, by God!”