A Battery 2nd Battalion 52nd Artillery

A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 52nd Artillery, traces its lineage to the 52nd Field Artillery Regiment, originally constituted in 1917. The unit saw notable service during the Vietnam War, providing critical fire support as part of the 23rd Artillery Group, including operations near Chu Lai and Da Nang. Its Soldiers operated 175mm and 8-inch self-propelled howitzers, often under challenging combat conditions. After Vietnam, the battery continued its tradition of excellence, supporting U.S. and allied forces in subsequent assignments, upholding a proud artillery heritage.