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The 105 Field Artillery Regiment 105A1(A/a) 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.
105th Field Artillery Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 105th Field Artillery Regiment traces its origins to the New York National Guard and was organized in 1916 as the 1st Field Artillery. It was redesignated as the 105th Field Artillery and assigned to the 27th Division during World War I. The regiment was federalized and deployed to France, where it participated in major campaigns including the Somme Offensive, Ypres-Lys, and Flanders. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was demobilized in 1919. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) Reconstituted in the New York National Guard, the 105th Field Artillery Regiment was federally recognized and continued its service as part of the 27th Division. During the interwar years, the regiment participated in annual training and maintained readiness for both state and federal missions. 1940–1947 (World War II) The regiment was inducted into federal service on 15 October 1940 as part of the prewar mobilization. During World War II, the 105th Field Artillery was reorganized and its battalions served with the 27th Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater. The regiment participated in campaigns including the Gilbert Islands, the Marianas, and Okinawa. Following the end of hostilities, the regiment was inactivated in Japan in 1946. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 105th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/105th_Field_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 105th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/105fa.htm