Hq Btry 15th AAA AW Bn

Headquarters Battery, 15th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (Hq Btry 15th AAA AW Bn) traces its origins to World War II, when it was activated to provide vital air defense for U.S. Army forces. Throughout the late stages of the war, the unit was equipped with automatic weapons such as the .50 caliber machine gun and 40mm Bofors, offering protection against enemy aircraft during key campaigns in the European Theater. Following the war, the battalion was reorganized and continued its service during the early Cold War era, adapting to evolving air defense technologies and strategies. The unit’s legacy reflects the broader transition of U.S. Army air defense forces from World War II through the dawn of the missile age.