B Battery 29th FA

• Origins in World War I: B Battery, 29th Field Artillery was organized in July 1918 at Camp Funston, Kansas, as part of the 10th Division, but the war ended before it saw combat. • Redesignation and World War II Service: The battery was reactivated and redesignated multiple times, eventually becoming part of the 4th Infantry Division during World War II, participating in the Normandy Invasion. • D-Day Landings: B Battery, as part of the 29th FA Battalion, landed on Utah Beach, Normandy, on June 6, 1944, supporting the 8th Infantry Regiment. • Artillery Support in the Hedgerows: The battery was instrumental in providing direct artillery fire to break through the difficult hedgerow terrain in France, supporting infantry advances. • Battle of the Bulge: B Battery played a critical role during the Battle of the Bulge, firing thousands of rounds in support of defensive actions against the German counteroffensive. • Cold War Deployments: The unit was stationed in Germany during the Cold War as part of NATO’s forward defense posture, participating in numerous field exercises. • Vietnam War Service: The 29th Field Artillery Battalion was reorganized, and elements, including B Battery, provided artillery support in Vietnam for counterinsurgency operations. • Modernization: Over the decades, B Battery transitioned from towed howitzers to self-propelled artillery, reflecting technological advancements in artillery warfare. • Desert Storm Participation: B Battery supported Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing fire support for coalition ground forces during the liberation of Kuwait. • Unit Citations and Honors: The 29th Field Artillery has earned multiple unit citations, campaign streamers, and decorations, reflecting the bravery and professionalism of B Battery across its history.