Manchu

The Manchu (Manchu: Manju; Chinese: ?? pinyin: M?nzú; often shortened to ?, M?n) are an ethnic group who originated in Manchuria. During the Manchu conquest, they conquered the Ming Dynasty in the 17th century and founded the Qing Dynasty, which ruled China until 1911.

US Army "Manchus"- 1/9, 2/9 Infantry Regiment

The United States army dispatched the 9th Infantry Regiment (the archaic designation of a Battalion size element) to assist the Chinese government during the Boxer rebellion and China Relief expedition. The regiment earned the nickname "Manchus" - a reference to the country. The First and Second Battalions of the regiment are still active today. Manchus are expected to complete a 25 mile footmarch (changed from four 25 mile marches in four days) called the "Manchu Mile" every quarter. Infantry soldiers that complete the march are authorized to wear a special belt buckle on their uniforms. Although only Manchus are required to participate they often invite other units and Soldiers to join in and earn their belt buckles.

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