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How can you find out where the 495th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battery 'B' Gun Battalion served during World War 2?
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How many men were in a field artillery battery and in a battalion during World War 2?
There were various types of artillery and various size units. This is for a Field Artillery Battalion that served within an Infantry Division. Each FA Battalion that operated 105mm field Howitzers consisted of 3 batteries of 4 guns each. Each battery, identified as Battery A, B & C, had about 100 men. Then there was the HQ Battery, the Service Battery(which was smaller or about 80 men). My Dad's unit in Italy, the 328FA Battalion, had an extra battery, Battery D, added to it that consisted of self-propelled artillery. Then later, they went to a 6-gun battery, but this was not common. See this link: http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/ArmyOrg/OrgChart/Charts.htm
What World War 2 unit crest had the logo 'come what will'?
That would be the 205th and 265th Engineer Battalions. Although, during WWII from like 1920-1940 it was a Horse-Cavalry and from 1940-1959 it was an Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion. During WWII however, it was known as the 105th. Hope this answers your question
How were artillery units organized during the US Civil War?
At the beginning of the US Civil War, both sides split artillery into self-contained batteries. And, each battery was allocated to a particular brigade, regiment or even on a battalion basis.
What does the H and S stand for in HS Battery 3rd Gun Battalion 38th Artillery?
What Country and Time period?? Assuming this is US during WW2, then the "HS Battery" is probably "HQ Battery". The typical Field Artillery Battalion contained three firing batteries named "Battery A", "Battery B" and "Battery C" and a smaller service battery called "Service Battery". The Commander, his staff and clerical assistants were part of the "Headquarters Battery" or "HQ Battery". If your question relates to a different country or period, then the HQ Battery and Service Battery may be combined and called "H&S Battery" but I'm not sure of that.
How many people to a division of cavalry?
During the Vietnam War, a squadron of US Armored Cavalry was approximately 600 cavalrymen. Two or more squadrons equalled a regiment; two or more regiments equalled a division. During the Vietnam War (the Army has changed since that time) an Army battalion was equal to a squadron. A cavalry "troop" was equal to a battalion's "company." In the Artillery, a company is called a "battery." Examples: "A" Company, "B" Battery, "C" Troop.
What role did Battery C of the 304th field artillery battalion of the 77th division play in the South Pacific during world war 2?
See the related links below for a brief history of the 77th ID. The divisions first commander during WWII, Robert Eichelberger, was soon promoted to command the US 8th Army.
What were the blacks called during world war 2?
I just obtained a copy of a YANK Magazine article about the African-American 333 Field Artillery Battalion that was highly decorated. The article refers to the soldiers as Negroes.The 333 FA was in the path of the German attack during the Battle of the Bulge on 16-17 December 1944. It suffered more casualties than any other field artillery battalion in Europe. Due to heavy losses, it was merged with the 969 Field Artillery Battalion and supported the 101st Airborne Division's defense of Bastonge. The 969 FA and members of the 333 FA serving with them received the Presidential Unit Citation.
What was the term used for antiaircraft gunfire during world war 2?
Flak.
Is there any record of 733rd field artillery battalion US Army stationed in Denbigh April through June 1944?
I couldn't find specific records for the 733rd Field Artillery Battalion in Denbigh for the months of April through June 1944. However, during that time, the United States Army was heavily involved in World War II, and many units were deployed and stationed in various locations. To obtain more precise information about the battalion's activities during that period, it may be best to consult official military records or archives.
Who has info on the 211th AAA AW Bn at Leyte 1944?
I do know that my Uncle Harry C. Funk was in that unit at Leyte and all his miliary records were lost in a fire in St. Louis in 1973. I have some pictures that were taken there and some stories that were passed along by him. He was a corporal on a Quad 50 and was highly decorated....silver star, two bronze stars, two purple hearts.James W. PetersonCharlotte, NC211th AAA AW BattalionAt the beginning of World War II, antiaircraft artillery was, at best, the poor stepchild of the Coast Artillery Corps. A typical unit was a three battalion regiment that would include a gun battalion, an automatic weapons battalion and a searchlight battalion. Vast expansion began in 1940-1941 and Antiaircraft Artillery finally achieved an identity separate from the Coast Artillery in 1943.The 211th AAA AW Battalion originated as a Connecticut National Guard that was called to Federal service in 1940. It was originally formed as the second battalion of the 208th CA (AA) Regiment and was in training at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts on December 7, 1941. On February 18, 1942, this unit left San Francisco on the USS Matsonia for service in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Arriving in Australia on March 9, 1942, they moved into base at Townsville on March 18th. This battalion was originally equipped with .50 caliber machine guns, but later AAA AW Battalions were typically organized into four firing batteries and each battery was equipped with eight 40mm Bofors guns and eight quad mount .50 caliber machine guns.On May 16, 1943, the 2nd Battalion 208th CA (AA) was reorganized and redesignated 211th CA Bn (AA). Redesignated 211th AAA AW Battalion on June 15, 1944. Source: History of Headquarters 14th Antiaircraft CommandThe 211th AAA AW Battalion was recognized as the top scoring AAA unit during the Philippine campaign. Defending Tacloban Airstrip during the Leyte Campaign, they were officially credited with 40.75 planes destroyed and 26 probably destroyed.My uncle, Milas Ray Benfield from Stony Point, NC enlisted in the US Army on August 14, 1941 and was training with the 208th CA (AA) in Massachusetts on December 7, 1941. He shipped out with this unit in February 1942 and returned from the Asiatic Pacific Theater on April 23, 1945. He received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Medal with 5 bronze service stars for Papua, New Guinea, East Indies, Southern Philippines and the Luzon Campaign. Other awards include the Distinguished Unit Badge and the Purple Heart. He was discharged from the 211th AAA AW Battalion, Battery D on July 23, 1945.I have some additional information that I would be willing to share and would be interested in obtaining additional information and pictures relative to this units World War II service.David L. BenfieldTodd, North Carolina
Your father-in-law now deceased served with the 141st field artillery battalion during world war 2 you would like to trace his movements especially his path from Italy to the battle of the bulge?
Answer The 141st Field Artillery Battalion was part of the 36th "Texas" Infantry Division. If you research books and links related to the 36th Infantry Division, this will provide details of the artillery units as well. I do not think the 36th Infantry Division fought at the Battle of the Bulge. It may be possible that the artillery battalion was detached from this division and loaned to another unit. Reference Books:"T-Patch to Victory" (relates to 36th Division in France/Germany)"The Texas Army" (relates to 36th Division in Italy)Link: www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org Forum Link: http://texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.yuku.com/
What is first Battalion 82 Field Artillery?
The 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery was first constituted in the Regular Army as Troop A and B, 24th Cavalry on 3 June 1916. Almost exactly one year later, on 5 June 1917, it was activated as Troop A and B, 24th Cavalry at Fort D. A. Russell, WY.On 1 November 1917, Troops A and B, 24th Cavalry were consolidated and redesignated as Battery A, 82nd Field Artillery and assigned to the 15th Cavalry Division. The unit first saw action in operations across the Rio Grande River. On 9 September 1921, the 82nd Field Artillery was assigned to the newly organized 1st Cavalry Division and became its sole artillery regiment. The Dragons became known as the "Flying Horse Artillery" during service with the 1st Cavalry Division in the Southwest along the border with Mexico. Between that date and WWII, the unit accomplished two other reorganizations and redesignations.The unit deployed to the Pacific Theater in WWII with the 1st Cavalry Division and saw action in New Guinea, the Bismark Archipelago, Leyte and Dazon.Following WWII, the battalion performed occupational duty in Japan and was one of the first units to arrive in Korea in 1950. The unit was credited with seven campaign streamers in the Korean War. On 15 October 1950, it was deactivated and relieved from assignment to the 1st Cavalry Division.On 1 June 1958, the unit was reoutfitted as Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Missile Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery and was activated on 24 June 1958 in Italy. The battalion was deactivated in Italy on 20 April 1964.On 31 October 1967, the battalion was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery. It was activated on 10 January 1968 at Fort Lewis, WA, and assigned to the 23rd Infantry Division, the American Division. The unit was later assigned to Vietnam in October 1968.The 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery was reorganized at Fort Bragg, NC on 30 November 1971, by Headquarters, Third US Army and was attached to the XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery. The battalion underwent another reorganization during the summer of 1972 when it converted from a self-propelled to a 155mm, M114A1, towed howitzer battalion.Redesignated once again, on 21 June 1975, as the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, the unit became a self-propelled 155mm, M109A1 Howitzer Battalion and was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX. As of mid-2001, the unit is a M109A6 (Paladin) Howitzer Battalion.The Soldiers from Battery C of the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment are familiar with Paladin Howitzers. Firing them was their main mission, until they arrived at Camp War Eagle in March 2004. Here they found themselves in the midst of a dynamic battlefield. For the 1-82 FA this means less field artillery, and more light infantry. To support the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment of the 1st Cavalry Division in the dangerous Al Thawra District of Baghdad, the 1-82 FA has begun conducting dismounted foot patrols in a area the Soldiers call "Squaretown." From Squaretown, insurgent forces have launched mortar attacks and the Soldiers are concerned about weapons being transported through the area near the outskirts of Camp War Eagle. The patrols and traffic control points Charlie Rock conducts in the area will deter insurgent activity. The infantry tactics used on foot patrols might make some Soldiers recall their days in basic training. But for the Iraqi National Guard (ING) troops who are with them, it's their first exposure to many infantry tactics. The 'Charlie Rock' Soldiers always bring ING Soldiers with them on dismounted patrols and other combat missions.
