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The 160 Field Artillery Regiment 160A1(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.
160th Field Artillery Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 160th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted in the National Guard as part of the Oklahoma National Guard and organized in 1917. Assigned to the 42nd Division, the regiment was federalized for service in World War I and deployed to France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces. The 160th participated in several major campaigns, including Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was demobilized in 1919. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) The regiment was reorganized and federally recognized in the Oklahoma National Guard in 1921. During the interwar years, the 160th Field Artillery Regiment was assigned to the 45th Infantry Division, participating in annual training and maintaining readiness for federal and state missions. 1940–1947 (World War II) The 160th Field Artillery Regiment was inducted into federal service on 16 September 1940 as part of the 45th Infantry Division. During World War II, the regiment served in the Mediterranean and European Theaters, participating in campaigns including Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Anzio, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment provided critical artillery support during amphibious assaults and ground operations. Following the end of hostilities, the regiment was inactivated on 22 November 1945 at Camp Bowie, Texas. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 160th Field Artillery Regiment was reorganized and federally recognized in the Oklahoma Army National Guard after World War II. During the Korean War era, the regiment remained in a training and support role within the United States and was not deployed overseas as a regimental unit. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 160th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/160th_Field_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 160th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/160fa.htm