7:8TH ARTY USARPAC

The 7th Battalion, 8th Artillery (7/8th Arty), was a field artillery unit of the United States Army that served under the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) command during the Vietnam War. Originally constituted in 1916, the 8th Field Artillery Regiment saw action in World War II and the Korean War before its elements were reorganized for Vietnam service. The 7/8th Artillery was deployed to Vietnam in the mid-1960s, providing fire support for U.S. and allied forces in various campaigns, including operations in the Central Highlands and along the Cambodian border. The battalion was known for its responsiveness and effectiveness in supporting infantry and armored units, earning several commendations before its inactivation as U.S. involvement in Vietnam decreased.