780th Field Artillery

The 780th Field Artillery Battalion was activated during World War II, in 1943, at Camp Phillips, Kansas. Equipped primarily with 155mm howitzers, the battalion was deployed to the European Theater, participating in campaigns across France and Germany. The 780th provided crucial artillery support during the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns, contributing to the Allied advance against German forces. After the war, the battalion was inactivated in 1945, having earned commendations for its effective fire support and combat performance.