2nd Battalion 35th Artillery, B Battery

• Battery B of the 2nd Battalion 35th Artillery was activated on July 16, 1918, during World War I. • The battalion served in combat during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. • In Vietnam, B Battery provided artillery support to ground forces during the Tet Offensive in 1968. • During the Korean War, B Battery played a crucial role in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, providing fire support for the Marines during their fighting withdrawal. • In World War II, B Battery fought in the Battle of the Bulge, helping to stop the German advance in Belgium. • The motto of the 2nd Battalion 35th Artillery is "Guardians of the A Shau Valley," a reference to their service in Vietnam. • B Battery received numerous awards and decorations for their service in combat, including the Presidential Unit Citation. • Several members of B Battery were awarded the Medal of Honor for their bravery and heroism in combat. • After the Vietnam War, B Battery was inactivated, but the lineage and honors of the unit were transferred to other artillery battalions. • The legacy of B Battery lives on through the soldiers who served in the unit and the stories of their courage and sacrifice in defense of freedom.