D Battery 319th Artillery

D Battery, 319th Artillery traces its lineage to the 319th Field Artillery, which was constituted in the National Army in 1917 and assigned to the 82nd Division. The unit distinguished itself in both World Wars, providing critical artillery support during major campaigns such as St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne in World War I, and the airborne assaults in Sicily, Normandy, and Holland during World War II. As part of the 82nd Airborne Division, D Battery was integral in delivering parachute artillery fire in support of airborne operations. Continuing its legacy, the battery has participated in numerous conflicts and peacekeeping missions, upholding its tradition of rapid deployment and effective fire support.