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The 9 Field Artillery Regiment 9A3(C/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by Fayette R. Plumb Co. and bears authentic hallmarks: "PLUMB" (raised). 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.
9th Field Artillery Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 9th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army and organized on 6 August 1916 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. During World War I, the regiment was assigned to the 7th Division and deployed to France in 1918. Although it arrived late in the conflict and did not see major combat, the regiment provided artillery support and participated in post-armistice occupation duties before returning to the United States and being inactivated in 1921. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) The regiment was reactivated in 1922 and stationed at various posts, including Fort Des Moines, Iowa. During the interwar years, the 9th Field Artillery Regiment focused on training and readiness, maintaining its proficiency in artillery operations and supporting Army maneuvers. 1940–1947 (World War II) The 9th Field Artillery Regiment was reorganized and redesignated as the 9th Field Artillery Battalion in 1940 and assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division. The battalion saw extensive combat in the European Theater, participating in major campaigns including North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany. The unit provided critical fire support during the landings at Anzio and the breakout from Normandy, earning numerous campaign streamers and unit citations. Following the end of World War II, the battalion was inactivated in Germany in 1946. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) Reactivated in 1948, the 9th Field Artillery Battalion continued its service with the 3rd Infantry Division. During the Korean War, the battalion deployed to Korea and participated in several key campaigns, providing artillery support in major battles such as the Pusan Perimeter, the drive to the Yalu River, and the defense of the 38th Parallel. The battalion remained in Korea until the armistice and was later inactivated in 1957 as part of Army reorganization. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) The regiment was reorganized under the Combat Arms Regimental System in 1957, with its lineage carried forward by various battalions. Elements of the 9th Field Artillery served in support roles during the Vietnam War, providing artillery support to U.S. and allied forces. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) The 9th Field Artillery Regiment’s lineage continues through its active and reserve battalions, which have supported U.S. Army operations worldwide, including deployments during the Gulf War and the Global War on Terror. The regiment remains an integral part of the Army’s field artillery branch, upholding its legacy of service and excellence. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 9th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9th_Field_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 9th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/9fa.htm