2:33rd Artillery

• Formation and Origins: The 2nd Battalion, 33rd Field Artillery Regiment (2/33rd FA) was originally constituted in the Regular Army on July 5, 1918, during World War I. • World War II Service: The 33rd Field Artillery Regiment, including its 2nd Battalion, served with distinction in the European Theater, taking part in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Vietnam War Deployment: The 2/33rd Artillery was deployed to Vietnam in 1966, providing direct artillery support to the 9th Infantry Division in the Mekong Delta region. • "Proud Americans": The 33rd Field Artillery Regiment's nickname is "Proud Americans," a moniker carried by the 2/33rd during their deployments, symbolizing unit pride and esprit de corps. • Mekong Delta Operations: The battalion played a crucial role in providing fire support for riverine operations and mobile riverine forces, a unique aspect of the Vietnam War. • Innovative Fire Bases: 2/33rd Artillery operated from a number of innovative and sometimes mobile fire bases in the challenging delta terrain, adapting artillery tactics to the watery environment. • Multiple Decorations: The battalion earned several unit awards for its service in Vietnam, including the Valorous Unit Award and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. • Notable Engagement - Tet Offensive: During the 1968 Tet Offensive, the 2/33rd Artillery provided critical fire support to repel major enemy assaults in the Mekong Delta, playing a pivotal role in the defense of key installations. • Deactivation and Reactivation: Like many Cold War units, 2/33rd Artillery was inactivated and reactivated multiple times, reflecting changes in Army structure and operational needs. • Legacy in Modern Artillery: Elements of the 33rd Field Artillery Regiment continue to serve in the modern US Army, carrying forward traditions and honors earned by 2/33rd Artillery in past conflicts.