272nd FA

The 272nd Field Artillery (FA) was first constituted during World War II as part of the U.S. Army’s rapid expansion. Activated in 1943, the unit provided critical artillery support during campaigns in the European Theater, notably participating in the Rhineland and Central Europe operations. After the war, the 272nd FA underwent several reorganizations and was later inactivated as part of postwar drawdowns. The unit’s lineage reflects the vital role of field artillery in supporting infantry advances and shaping battlefield outcomes during major conflicts.