69th Artillery Group

The 69th Artillery Group was constituted on 17 December 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 20 January 1943 at Camp Beale, California. During World War II, the Group participated in several key campaigns in the European Theater, including Rhineland and Central Europe. After inactivation in 1946, it was reactivated during the Cold War, serving in various capacities in Europe and the United States, with a focus on field artillery operations. The 69th Artillery Group was inactivated on 20 September 1971, leaving behind a legacy of distinguished service.