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The 103 Field Artillery Regiment 103A2(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
103rd Field Artillery Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 103rd Field Artillery Regiment was organized in 1917 from elements of the Rhode Island National Guard and assigned to the 26th Division, also known as the "Yankee Division." The regiment was federalized for service in World War I and deployed to France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces. During the war, the 103rd participated in several major campaigns, including Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was demobilized in 1919. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) After World War I, the 103rd Field Artillery was reorganized and federally recognized in the Rhode Island National Guard. Throughout the interwar years, the regiment maintained its readiness through annual training and state duties, remaining an integral part of the 26th Division. 1940–1947 (World War II) The regiment was inducted into federal service on 24 February 1941 as part of the prewar mobilization. During World War II, the 103rd Field Artillery was reorganized, with its battalions serving in various capacities. The 1st Battalion became the 103rd Field Artillery Battalion and served with the 43rd Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater, participating in campaigns in the Northern Solomons, New Guinea, and Luzon. The 2nd Battalion was redesignated as the 169th Field Artillery Battalion and served in the European Theater. After the war, the regiment's elements were inactivated in 1945 and 1946. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 103rd Field Artillery was reorganized and federally recognized in the Rhode Island National Guard following World War II. During the Korean War era, the regiment remained in a training and support role, contributing to national defense readiness but was not deployed overseas as a regimental unit. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 103rd Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/103rd_Field_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 103rd Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/103fa.htm