8:6th Artillery

The 8/6th Artillery is a composite designation that typically refers to Battery or Battalion-level artillery units within a larger regiment or division, often seen in the organizational structure of the United States Army during the Vietnam War era. The 8th Battalion, 6th Artillery (8/6th Artillery) was activated and deployed to Vietnam, where it provided crucial fire support to infantry and armored units in the Central Highlands and other contested regions. Known for its reliable 105mm and 155mm howitzers, the unit participated in numerous operations, including counterinsurgency missions and major offensives against North Vietnamese forces. After distinguished service marked by several commendations and citations, the 8/6th Artillery was eventually inactivated as part of post-war drawdowns and restructuring.