13th Field Artillery

• Formation and Early Service: The 13th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army at Camp Stewart, Texas, and organized shortly after the U.S. entered World War I. • World War I Deployments: The regiment was assigned to the 4th Division and deployed to France, participating in the campaigns of Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. • Distinctive Insignia: The unit’s distinctive insignia features a golden dragon, honoring its service in the Far East and symbolizing power and vigilance. • World War II Actions: The 13th Field Artillery fought in the Pacific Theater, including campaigns in New Guinea and Luzon, supporting infantry with critical fire missions. • Korean War Valor: The regiment played a significant role in major Korean War battles, including the Pusan Perimeter and Inchon, earning multiple Presidential Unit Citations. • Vietnam War Involvement: Several battalions of the 13th Field Artillery served in Vietnam, providing artillery support during key operations in the Central Highlands and along the Cambodian border. • Decorations: Elements of the 13th Field Artillery have received many honors, including the Valorous Unit Award, the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. • Modern Deployments: In recent decades, the 13th Field Artillery has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, adapting to new technologies and mission types in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. • Technological Innovation: The unit has operated a range of artillery pieces over its history, from the French 75mm guns of WWI to modern M777 Howitzers and HIMARS rocket systems. • Unit Motto: The regiment’s motto, “Without Fear, Favor or the Hope of Reward,” reflects its long-standing tradition of duty and honor in service to the nation.