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About C BTRY 1ST BN 11TH FA SCH BKS HI

C Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Field Artillery (C BTRY 1ST BN 11TH FA), was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (SCH BKS HI). This unit traces its lineage to the historic 11th Field Artillery Regiment, which was first constituted in 1916. Over the decades, C Battery has served with distinction in numerous conflicts, including World War II and the Vietnam War, providing essential artillery support to maneuver forces. During its time at Schofield Barracks, the battery played a critical role in training and readiness operations in the Pacific region, supporting both peacetime and contingency missions.

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Hanau Germany

U.S. Army • 1976

Taking a break 65th FIS

U.S. Air Force • 1956

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• Unit Designation: C Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment (C BTRY 1ST BN 11TH FA) is a field artillery unit historically assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, based at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. • World War II Service: The 11th Field Artillery Regiment, including C Battery, participated in key Pacific campaigns such as Guadalcanal, Northern Solomons, and Luzon. • Korean War Participation: The regiment provided artillery fire support throughout the Korean War, earning multiple campaign streamers and unit citations. • Nickname: The 11th Field Artillery Regiment is known as the "On Time" Regiment, reflecting its reputation for timely fire support. • Schofield Barracks Legacy: Schofield Barracks has been the home station for C Battery and the 11th FA since before World War II, serving as a critical training and deployment site. • Vietnam War: Elements of the 1st Battalion, 11th FA provided artillery support during the Vietnam War, exemplifying adaptability in jungle warfare. • Modernization: Over the decades, C Battery transitioned from using 75mm pack howitzers to the more modern M198 and M777 155mm howitzers. • Humanitarian Assistance: The unit has participated in disaster response and humanitarian missions across the Pacific, including after typhoons and tsunamis. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 11th Field Artillery's insignia features a winged cannon, symbolizing speed and the unit’s historic achievements. • Continuing Service: C Battery continues to support the 25th Infantry Division (“Tropic Lightning”) with fire support, readiness training, and Pacific region operations into the present day.