197 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 197A2(C/a, b)

$15.00

The 197 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 197A2(C/a, b) 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.

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197th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft) 1940–1947 (World War II) The 197th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft) was a New Hampshire National Guard unit constituted in 1924 and federally recognized in 1926. Mobilized for World War II, the regiment was inducted into federal service on 16 September 1940. Initially stationed at Fort Constitution, New Hampshire, the 197th was tasked with providing anti-aircraft defense for key installations along the U.S. East Coast. In 1942, the regiment was deployed to the Pacific Theater, where it was responsible for air defense in the Fiji Islands and later in the Solomon Islands. The 197th participated in the Guadalcanal and Northern Solomons campaigns, providing critical anti-aircraft protection for Allied forces. The regiment was inactivated on 31 December 1944 in the Southwest Pacific Area, with its personnel and equipment redistributed to other units. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 197th Coast Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/197th_Coast_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 197th Coast Artillery Regiment (AA). n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/197ca.htm