About this Unit
The 1st Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment (1/29th FA) was originally constituted on July 5, 1918, in the National Army and assigned to the 10th Division. After World War I, it was demobilized and later reactivated, serving with distinction in World War II as part of the 4th Infantry Division, participating in campaigns across Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. In the post-war years, 1/29th FA underwent several activations and inactivations, eventually becoming a key training battalion at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, responsible for artillery instruction and support. Today, 1/29th FA continues its legacy by training new generations of artillery soldiers and supporting U.S. Army operations.
Historical Facts
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Origins in World War I: The 1st Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment (1-29 FA) was originally constituted on July 5, 1918, during World War I as part of the National Army.
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Redesignations: The unit has undergone multiple activations, inactivations, and redesignations throughout its history, reflecting the changing structure of the U.S. Army.
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World War II Service: 1-29 FA served with distinction in the European Theater during World War II, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe.
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Normandy Landings: The battalion landed on Utah Beach in Normandy in June 1944 in support of the 4th Infantry Division, providing crucial artillery fire during the invasion.
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Cold War Presence: After World War II, the unit was stationed in Germany as part of the U.S. Army’s commitment to NATO during the Cold War, serving as a deterrent against Soviet aggression.
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Vietnam Era: Though not deployed as a whole unit to Vietnam, elements of the 29th Field Artillery Regiment supported operations and provided replacements for units in Southeast Asia.
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Modern Role: 1-29 FA is currently stationed at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia, where it serves as a training unit for artillerymen, particularly in supporting the U.S. Army Infantry School.
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Artillery Training Excellence: The battalion is renowned for its expertise in artillery training, from basic cannon gunnery to advanced fire support coordination for both U.S. and allied forces.
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Motto: The unit’s motto, “Fidelis et Verus” (“Faithful and True”), reflects its long tradition of loyalty and reliability in combat and training environments.
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Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 29th Field Artillery Regiment’s insignia features a bend with three shells, symbolizing its firepower and the three major campaigns it participated in during World War II.
