Wolfhound Heritage Project
In over a century of service to the United States, the regiment has fought from Siberia throughout the Pacific, Korea and Vietnam. Over the years there have been 14 Wolfhound Medal of Honor recipients and many of it's officers have gone on to make General. The Regiment has a reputation of utter ferocity in combat and gentle compassion in peace. The association with the Holy Family Home in Japan has gone on since the occupation after World War II. Every summer several children visit the regiment in Hawaii, and every December two Wolfhound soldiers visit Osaka, Japan bearing gifts for each of the children as our very own Santa-Ambassadors.
Mission Statement: The Wolfhound Heritage Project will preserve our
Established online in February 1996, this website is dedicated to bringing the Wolfhound community closer together and showcasing the proud heritage of one of the finest Regiment's in the United States Army. In your travels, you will find that there is no such thing as a former Wolfhound. Wolfhound spirit is shared by all who have ever associated with the regiment. A military historian is responsible for maintaining the institutional memory of the command and ensuring the use of historical information, insights and perspectives in the functions and programs of the regiment. The historian helps the chain of command strengthen training, support leader development, promote morale and esprit de corps, and foster Wolfhound Spirit (historical-mindedness) and pride among all members of the regiment. The Wolfhound Heritage Project is the not-for-profit organization that stands ready to perform the traditional duties of the command historian by maintaining historian's notes and collecting interviews and personal accounts, annual historical reviews and summaries, photographic documentation and journals. In conjunction with representatives from the active battalions and the association, the project is able to advise on historical matters, execute historical programs, and collect historical materials. I believe that Colonel Hunt, Regimental Commander in 1931 put it best:
The genuine greatness that the regiment has achieved in the past century is a testament to the community spirit that each and every member of the 27th United States Infantry has created in peace and in war. This Wolfhound spirit is shared by all who have ever associated with the regiment. I hope that active duty Wolfhounds will continue their association with the regiment by joining the Pack. Thanks Many thanks to the many Wolfhounds that inspired and helped preserve Wolfhound history over the years. My grateful thanks to the Wolfhounds who maintained the history of the regiment over the years. Most notable are Colonel William E. Hunt, whom I quote above, and Captain Geo A. Hunt (no relation) who wrote and edited The History of the Twenty-Seventh Infantry, 1931. Colonel Hunt was truly a man of vision and we would be much poorer without his spirited work. The many Wolfhound veterans who have contributed years of research, just to name a few, Bob Zoller, Michael Mills, and Jack Borden. Many other fellow students of history, some who's father or grand-father served with the Wolfhounds, who have collaborated, critiqued, and shared sources. Wolfhounds who are helping as site and page editors (and Wolfhounds who will volunteer help in the future). They are contributing new stories, photos and writing the history that Wolfhounds will read in the coming decades. The project and the association is here to help but it is up to the active duty Wolfhound leadership to continue this legacy. Don't let your time become a black hole in our history! In addition to the Heritage Collection in the Regimental Room at Schofield Barracks we also have a professionally maintained archive at the University of Georgia at Athens. We all owe the late Wolfhound and Korean War veteran George Langsdale a pat on the back for the hard work. Consider donating your memorabilia to the cause and know that it will be professionally taken care of and it will help inspire future Wolfhounds. Most of all, I would like to thank the late Honorary Sergeant Major of the Regiment, Hugh F. O'Reilly for well over a half-century of unflagging dedication to the Regiment. He provided the inspiration for this and the next generations of Wolfhounds. Hooah Sergeant Major! Today we would close with "No Fear" or perhaps "No Fear on Earth." Since adopting the 'Nec Aspera Terrent' motto, it has also been interpreted as "Undaunted." Prior to 1926 the regiment used a different motto that was made famous by many Wolfhound athletes. I believe it is appropriate to the Wolfhound History Project's mission of preserving and showcasing the regiment's history as we move into uncertain times. Yea Wolfhounds!
Jim Malachowski
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