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The 2 Chemical Battalion 2B1(C/b, 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.
2d Chemical Battalion 1940–1947 (World War II) The 2d Chemical Battalion was constituted on 1 January 1942 in the Army of the United States as the 2d Separate Chemical Battalion and activated on 5 January 1942 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The battalion was later redesignated as the 2d Chemical Mortar Battalion. During World War II, it deployed to the European Theater, where it provided critical support with 4.2-inch mortars in several major campaigns, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The battalion earned a reputation for effective fire support in both offensive and defensive operations. Following the end of hostilities, the 2d Chemical Mortar Battalion was inactivated on 2 December 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 2d Chemical Battalion. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2d_Chemical_Battalion GlobalSecurity.org. 2nd Chemical Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/2chem.htm