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The 979 Field Artillery Battalion 979B2(C/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.
979 Field Artillery Battalion 1940–1947 (World War II) The 979th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 15 August 1942 and activated on 25 August 1942 at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. During World War II, the battalion was equipped with 155mm howitzers and served in the European Theater of Operations. The 979th participated in several campaigns, including Rhineland and Central Europe, providing critical artillery support to advancing Allied forces. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated on 27 January 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 979th Field Artillery Battalion. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/979th_Field_Artillery_Battalion GlobalSecurity.org. 979th Field Artillery Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/979fa.htm