313 Field Artillery Regiment 313A1(A/a, b)

$45.00

The 313 Field Artillery Regiment 313A1(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO, INC." ~12mm over "WASHINGTON, D.C." ~11mm (incised). 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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313th Field Artillery Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 313th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted in the National Army on 5 August 1917 and assigned to the 80th Division. Organized at Camp Lee, Virginia, the regiment deployed to France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces. During World War I, the 313th participated in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, providing artillery support for infantry operations. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was demobilized at Camp Lee in June 1919. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) The regiment was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves on 24 June 1921 and assigned again to the 80th Division. Throughout the interwar years, the 313th Field Artillery Regiment conducted periodic training and maintained readiness as part of the Army’s reserve component. 1940–1947 (World War II) The 313th Field Artillery Regiment was reorganized and redesignated as the 313th Field Artillery Battalion on 30 January 1942. It was ordered into active military service on 15 July 1942 at Camp Forrest, Tennessee, as part of the 80th Infantry Division. The battalion deployed to the European Theater, participating in major campaigns including Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The 313th provided critical fire support during the Battle of the Bulge and the advance into Germany. After the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated on 5 January 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 313th Field Artillery Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/313th_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 313th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/313fa.htm