126 AAA Gun Battalion 9th Army Air Corps

The 126th Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) Gun Battalion was an integral unit within the 9th Army Air Corps during World War II. Activated in the early 1940s, the battalion was tasked with providing air defense for key installations and troop concentrations in the European Theater of Operations. Equipped primarily with 90mm anti-aircraft guns, the 126th AAA played a critical role in protecting Allied forces from German Luftwaffe attacks during pivotal campaigns, including the Normandy invasion and the advance across France. Their effective coordination with ground and air units significantly reduced enemy air threats and contributed to the overall success of the 9th Army Air Corps' missions.