C Battery 5:16 Artillery Viet-Nam

C Battery, 5th Battalion, 16th Artillery (C/5/16 FA) served with distinction during the Vietnam War. Activated as part of the 16th Field Artillery Regiment, the unit was deployed to Vietnam in the late 1960s, providing critical fire support to infantry and armored units. C Battery operated primarily in the Central Highlands and III Corps Tactical Zone, supporting operations such as counterinsurgency missions, search-and-destroy patrols, and base defense. Their accurate and timely artillery fire contributed significantly to the success of U.S. and allied forces, earning the unit commendations for its professionalism and bravery under fire.