780th Field Artillery

• World War II Service: The 780th Field Artillery Battalion was activated during World War II and played a significant role in the European Theater of Operations. • Activation Date: The unit was officially activated on 25 August 1943 at Camp Maxey, Texas. • Artillery Used: The battalion was equipped with the powerful 155mm Howitzer, a staple of American field artillery during WWII. • Normandy Campaign: The 780th landed in France in September 1944, supporting Allied operations after the Normandy Invasion. • Battle of the Bulge: The unit provided critical artillery support during the Battle of the Bulge, helping to repel the German offensive in the Ardennes. • Rhineland Advance: The battalion participated in the Allied advance through the Rhineland, firing thousands of rounds in support of infantry and armored divisions. • Crossing the Rhine: The 780th was involved in crossing the Rhine River at Remagen, an operation that hastened the collapse of Nazi resistance in Western Germany. • Combat Record: The battalion was credited with firing over 60,000 rounds during its combat operations in Europe. • Decorations and Citations: Members of the 780th received numerous commendations for bravery and service, including Bronze Stars and unit citations. • Deactivation: After the end of World War II, the 780th Field Artillery Battalion was deactivated on 27 November 1945 at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia.