2:19th Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division

The 2nd Battalion, 19th Artillery (2/19th Artillery), served as a key field artillery unit within the 1st Cavalry Division. Activated during World War II, the battalion provided vital fire support in both the Pacific Theater and, later, during the Vietnam War. In Vietnam, 2/19th Artillery played a crucial role in major operations such as the battles of Ia Drang and Pleiku, delivering timely and accurate artillery support to cavalry and infantry units. Their expertise in fire coordination and mobility contributed significantly to the division’s operational successes throughout their deployments.