HHS BTRY 1st Bn 82nd Arty APO96374 USARV

Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battery (HHS BTRY), 1st Battalion, 82nd Artillery, was a key support unit within the 1st Battalion of the 82nd Artillery Regiment, United States Army. Assigned to the U.S. Army, Vietnam (USARV) and operating under APO 96374, the unit served during the Vietnam War, providing logistical, administrative, and operational support to artillery batteries in the field. The 1st Battalion, 82nd Artillery, was part of the 23rd Infantry Division (Americal Division), playing a crucial role in fire support missions and base defense throughout I Corps and II Corps tactical zones. HHS Battery’s personnel ensured the battalion’s combat effectiveness by managing communications, supply, maintenance, and coordination with higher headquarters during their deployment.