largely stripped of officers and men, who served as replacements for units already in combat. The 149th Infantry Regiment was broken up in this way to provide replacements. World War II The 149th Infantry Regiment was in federal service from 7 January 1941, to 9 November 1945. Status today The military unit has been active in the Louisville, Kentucky area since the 149th Infantry Regiment Combat Team was activated after World War II. The U.S. Army Center for Military History attributes lineage and honors to the Louisville unit further back than that. It has the Special Designation 'Second Kentucky', commemorating its previous state designation. The numerical designation, but not the lineage or honors, is now carried on in the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. References Infantry regiments of the United States Army Military units and formations established in 1917 Military units and formations in Kentucky 1917 establishments in Kentucky Infantry regiments of the United States Army National Guard Organizations based in Louisville, Kentucky