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The 131 Field Artillery Regiment 131A1(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.
131st Field Artillery Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 131st Field Artillery Regiment, originally constituted in the Texas National Guard, was inducted into federal service on 25 November 1940. Assigned to the 36th Infantry Division, the regiment was reorganized and redesignated as the 131st Field Artillery Battalion on 1 February 1942. During World War II, the battalion served in the European Theater, participating in major campaigns including Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The unit provided critical artillery support throughout these operations. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated on 15 December 1945 at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) After World War II, the 131st Field Artillery Battalion was reorganized and federally recognized on 23 January 1947 in the Texas National Guard. The unit continued its service as part of the 36th Infantry Division, focusing on training and readiness during the early Cold War period. It was not deployed overseas during the Korean War era but maintained its role in state and federal missions. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 131st Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/131st_Field_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 131st Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/131fa.htm