83rd Artillery

The 83rd Artillery was originally constituted in the United States Army during World War I, serving primarily as a field artillery unit. Reactivated and redesignated several times, the unit notably served with distinction during the Vietnam War as the 1st Battalion, 83rd Artillery, providing essential fire support for U.S. and allied operations. The battalion operated various artillery systems, including the 175mm self-propelled gun, and participated in numerous major campaigns throughout its deployment. After its Vietnam service, the 83rd Artillery underwent further reorganizations before being inactivated, its legacy preserved through the lineage and honors of its successor units.