Charlie Battery 2nd:94th artillery 24th corps

• Vietnam Deployment: Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 94th Artillery was deployed to Vietnam as part of the 24th Corps, providing heavy artillery support during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1972. • Heavy Artillery Power: The unit was equipped with the powerful 175mm self-propelled guns and 8-inch howitzers, capable of long-range fire missions supporting both Army and Marine units. • Quang Tri Operations: Charlie Battery played a crucial role in defending the Quang Tri Province, especially during the 1972 Easter Offensive, delivering continuous fire support to ground forces under attack. • Mobile Firebases: The battery often operated from remote and rapidly constructed firebases, sometimes relocating under fire to provide artillery coverage in shifting combat zones. • Support for Khe Sanh: During the famous Siege of Khe Sanh in 1968, the battery participated in firing missions that helped break the siege and protect embattled Marine positions. • Record Fire Missions: At times, Charlie Battery fired thousands of rounds in a single day to support allied troops, setting records for artillery output during intense engagements. • “Redlegs” Nickname: Artillerymen in the unit were often referred to as “Redlegs,” a traditional nickname dating back to the Civil War, in reference to the red stripes on artillery uniforms. • Hazardous Duty: The battery faced frequent enemy mortar and rocket attacks, and its members often had to repair damaged guns and equipment under dangerous conditions. • Vietnamization and Withdrawal: As the US began to withdraw troops and turn over operations to South Vietnamese forces (Vietnamization), Charlie Battery was among the last heavy artillery units to leave the country. • Veterans’ Legacy: Members of Charlie Battery maintain a strong camaraderie to this day, commemorating their service with reunions, a dedicated website, and by sharing stories and records to preserve their unit’s unique history.