2nd Battalion 83rd Artillery

The 2nd Battalion, 83rd Artillery was a field artillery battalion of the United States Army, originally constituted during World War II. Reactivated for service during the Vietnam War, the battalion provided heavy fire support, primarily operating 175mm self-propelled guns. From 1966 to 1971, the 2-83rd Artillery was stationed at several key firebases throughout South Vietnam, supporting both U.S. and Allied ground operations. The unit earned commendations for its accuracy and rapid response in numerous major campaigns before its inactivation and return to the United States in 1971.