1:11th FA

• Origins in World War I: The 1st Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment (1/11th FA) was first constituted in July 1916 and organized in June 1917 at Camp Stewart, Texas. • World War I Service: The unit deployed to France as part of the 6th Division, providing artillery support for major operations during the final phases of the war. • World War II Pacific Campaigns: 1/11th FA served with distinction in the Pacific Theater, participating in campaigns such as Guadalcanal, New Georgia, and the Philippines. • Korean War Heroics: The battalion fought valiantly in Korea, providing critical artillery fire during the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and major offensives, earning multiple battle honors. • Nickname “Chesty's Redlegs”: The unit earned the nickname because of its close association with Marine legend LtGen Lewis “Chesty” Puller during joint operations. • Vietnam War Deployments: 1/11th FA was one of the most heavily engaged artillery battalions in Vietnam, supporting the 9th Infantry Division in the Mekong Delta. • Innovators in Artillery Tactics: The battalion is credited with pioneering “hip shoot” techniques—rapid, on-the-move artillery fire innovations that improved battlefield flexibility. • Gulf War and Beyond: Elements of the unit provided fire support during Operation Desert Storm, and later in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. • Decorations and Honors: The 1/11th FA has received numerous unit citations, including Presidential Unit Citations and foreign awards for gallantry. • Legacy and Motto: The battalion’s motto is “On Time,” reflecting its longstanding reputation for reliability and excellence in fire support over more than a century of service.