John Schafner, U.S. Army Ret., Email interivews. Thx. There was a replacement system, but the exigencies of combat left all units in the combat arms (infantry, armor, engineer or artillery) short of men. All units in the last year of the war were short men on their roster. My grandfather Sgt. That GI was from a divisional artillery unit. Here is where I lose track of him and can find no records of what battalion he was assigned . I suspect that Sill arrived at the conclusion of WWII that the Btry Exec could manage 2 more guns - certainly from my point of view 18 rounds on the target instead of 12 was going to make a lot more noise. Neither of us including my mother new of each other existed. His name was Gayle W. Huston and he died in 1975. I used to speak with two different librarians/assistants at the library in Fort Sill (I'm calling the library, it could be the office for Field Artillery Journal mag). It mentions that in the UK they were stationed in a small town in Devon called Torrington. I will check the 20th Corps order of battle just to confirm. Artillery batteries also had a fifth section, which was called the machine gun section. These battalions were directly under the command of their respective Corps which had its own commanders and staff to coordinate all its elements. He also mentioned that he was transferred to the 274th FAB in the United States and started training on the M7 105 MM Howitzers Mounted on tracks. Hi, I got a notice of a new post and after reading it scrolled down for others I may have missed. That happened a lot in the wake of the Bulge. I already have the 1946 yearbook of the 15th FAB and also the 2nd Infantry Division book that was published. Does anyone have suggestions on where to look or find roster of the unit, or unit picture? Batteries were further subdivided into sections. I don’t know why he changed units. In the first two years of the war, the 105mm self-propelled and 75mm howitzer were their main weapons. Such was the case with many African American artillery battalions. The group owner very kindly sent us a photo copy of the page where it describes in detail how my grandad and three others were driving two trucks from a supply depot in the rear back to their position with rubber tracks for the prime movers on April 18th 1945 (three weeks before the war ended!) Armored field artillery battalions had the same command structure within their organic divisions as the infantry, but contained 18 self-propelled howitzers instead of the usual 12 for the towed variety. Church steeple) and line up the angle on that. Thanks, CJK, my grandfather also passed before i could talk to him of his service. ABMC honors the services of overseas U.S. Armed Forces by maintaining and promoting America's overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials. I have a lot of links and contacts for you. Good luck and I will keep you posted. Each donation can save three people infected with #COVID19, according to Oklahoma Blood Institute officials, who coordinated the drive with Reynolds Army Health Clinic and 434th Field Artillery Brigade. CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on October 22, 2019: Hi Mr. Schulte, great to hear from you. There is some data and reports out there. Keep me posted. He died in 1984. he left for normandy july 2 1944 could he have been assigned after the masacre ? I just missed a man who served under my dad, died two weeks before I found him, but I have at least one of his descendants and hope to talk to her. The reading was then given to each gunner while the howitzers were at zero deflection and a minimal elevation from level. If one of your family members were in the 244th during WWII we would very much like to hear from you. Any help will be appreciated in regards to my questions and my uncle's records. 674th Airborne Field Artillery Battalion; 920th Field Artillery Battalion (United States) 969th Artillery Battalion (United States) G. 907th Glider Field Artillery Battalion; L. Lost Battalion (Pacific, World War II) P. 458th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion Last edited on 4 August 2020, at 09:26. I assumed because of the increase to 6 guns that there were more observers, but I was not sure if the 3 FO was a standard. Any information you have would be great - I'm just trying to put together some detailed information for my sons about their grandfather who served in World War 2. … Continued Battalions were usually headed by a lieutenant colonel with an executive officer who was usually a major. I actually have several L-4 pics (not great ones), but I put the best one in another article, the Artillery Innovations article. Can you email me using the email listed in my profile? We did learn the story of when he was wounded by a landmine near Monchau while looking for a break in the wire. Also, if you google the following, some interesting pages about the 200th will come up: http://ww2veteransmemories.com/bill-graham-200th-f... Another person just contacted me through Facebook about the 200th, there is a homepage. NARA. Like Ms. Southall, my father was in two different FABs, and someone at the 83rd site said that because he, my dad, was regular army (West Point), he would be staying for the Occupation, which he did, for another year, and that's about when the change occurred, I think, from the 908 to the 323. This indicated that the break was somewhere between where they were and the location of the last “Okay” call. 26th Field Artillery Battalion - "Courage and Action" - Origin and World War I: The 26th Field Artillery was organized in August 1918 at Camp McClellan, Alabama. It's so important these men are not forgotten. I'm also available on Google + or Twitter. History. This list may not reflect recent changes (learn more). I can send you a description of his duties as an FC Operator. The version of the 155mm they're using was modfied the next year. My grandmother had a newsletter from the 666th field artillery, which was a non divisional battalion, telling about their travels in Europe so I was thinking he was with this battalion. Then during the Civil War, the artillery branch began the practice of having red stripes down the side of their pants to distinguish from the infantry (who still wear blue). Just like the enlisted, the cross training of commissioned personnel was an essential element in every battalion. The Division has an excellent veterans association which is very helpful to families, see americal.org. City|Area. Crew of 105mm (M2). On an HE round, the ammunition crews could set it for either point detonating (PD) or time superquick (TSQ). I will put together the links for you. During the Bulge, many of these Corps units were on the move every 12 to 24 hours. Did the 274th Field Artillery Battalion have a towed 155 MM Battery attached to it anytime during the war?? Great example of crew members in action. Ned Burr, Col USA Ret on September 28, 2017: A couple of changes made that helped in Korea( I'm sure there were more but the two important to me as FDC Chief of 64th Field) - one was that we went to 6 gun batteries, 18 gave me a lot more firepower and, second, we increased number of FO's to 3 per battery so I had 9 on the line. The position of aiming posts could vary depending on the unit and terrain. The assignments were made back in the States and continued upon deployment. CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on January 20, 2018: Hi Mr. Mercadante, glad to hear about your project. If so, info is scarce because it was a non-divisional unit. CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on September 19, 2016: Thx Greener. Many Thanks Chuck Armstrong son of Sgt. CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on July 15, 2020: CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on July 14, 2020: Just realized my email is not up there. First, with regard to artillery replacement, for the part, once a soldier was assigned to a artillery battalion, he stayed with them. A lieutenant led the small team of 3 or 4 men to a forward outpost to spend up to several days manning a front line position. Subscribe to 465th Field Artillery Battalion Footer menu. *ATP 3-09.23. Thanks for the insight. 1st Battalion, 168th Field Artillery (Colorado National Guard), 1st Battalion, 168th Field Artillery (Nebraska Army National Guard), 1st Battalion, 194th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Field Artillery (United States), 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (United States), 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment, 6th Battalion, 14th Field Artillery (United States), 14th Armored Field Artillery Battalion (United States), 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment (United States), 2nd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment (United States), 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment (United States Army), 2nd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment (United States), 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment (United States), 1st Battalion, 30th Field Artillery Regiment (United States), 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment (United States), 43rd Field Artillery Battalion (United States), 49th Field Artillery Battalion (United States), 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Battalion, 79th Field Artillery Regiment (United States), 2nd Battalion 80th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery Regiment, 137th Field Artillery Battalion (United States), 142nd Field Artillery Battalion (United States), 144th Field Artillery Battalion (United States), 157th Field Artillery Battalion (United States), 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery Regiment (United States), 169th Field Artillery Battalion (United States), 183rd Field Artillery Battalion (United States), 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery (United States), 285th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, 1st Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment, 333rd Field Artillery Battalion (United States), 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 460th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion (United States), 920th Field Artillery Battalion (United States), 969th Artillery Battalion (United States), 458th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Field_artillery_battalions_of_the_United_States_Army&oldid=971124314, Field artillery units and formations of the United States Army, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 August 2020, at 09:26. The aiming circle was a small scope graduated with 6,400 mils as opposed to the usual 360 degrees (a mil is 1/6400 of a circle). 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment. I am researching the 259th Artillery Battalion. Hi Mr. Kelly. Stay well. (part of the Green Series). How can one find a unit history? Cemeteries & Memorials; Burial Search; About Us; Education; Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; Instagram; ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501. 105mm crew preparing the shells during training exercise. CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on September 15, 2016: Nancy,the 908th was part of the 83rd Infantry Division during WWII. This is the official web site of the 284th Field Artillery Battalion which had the code name "Helpmate." The size of the battalion depended on its main weapon. I understand infantry replacement soldiers were moved frequently from divisions but I cannot find information regarding field artillery replacement soldiers. Any sources would be appreciated. My father was in Battery B 563RD Field Artillery Battalion and he did not talk at all about his service. - Fold3 Was re-numbered as the 105th Field Artillery Regiment with A, B & C batteries stationed in Brooklyn and D, E, & F in the Bronx, who fought with honors in France during WW1 with the 33rd Infantry Division and later with the 79th Infantry Division. Keep me posted on what you find and if you need any clarification. Battalions were also formed into field artillery groups of various calibers. The communications platoon had the wire and radio section which was provided with over 30 miles of telephone wire and 4 radio sets. But of course, I want More information! Upon receiving the orders from the firing officer such as Command Left 10 or Right 20, the key task for the gunner was to get the aiming stakes and the gun sight lined up on the vertical crosshair in the scope. After the war, change came again. I also know a researcher who will go to NARA in St. Louis, Myra Miller, where more records are due to arrive (the M-to-Z batch, which would include my John McNamara), and though many military papers were burned in a fire, she has found quite a few good papers that survived or can be reconstructed. I have his IKE Jacket and photos when he married my mother in Lyon France on 9 Oct 1945 before his re-deployment back to the US 0n 19 Nov 45 from Le Havre France aboard the Monticello AP-61 arriving NY 27 Nov 45. Any information, no matter how little helps, so I would very much appreciate it. The three 105mm battalion were assigned to one of the three infantry regiments to support, forming a combat team. If he has any pics he would like to share, please send. It has served the State of Arizona and the United States since 1921. I am trying to write a history of the 147th from November 1940 when his National Guard unit was activated and November 1945 when he was discharged. 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