59th FA Battalion

• World War I Origins: The 59th Field Artillery (FA) Battalion traces its lineage to World War I, originally constituted as part of the National Army in 1917. • Organizational Assignment: The unit was assigned to the 4th Division (now 4th Infantry Division), which played a significant role in both world wars. • World War I Combat: The battalion participated in major campaigns such as the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918, providing crucial artillery support. • Reactivation in World War II: After a period of inactivation, the 59th FA Battalion was reactivated for World War II, once again supporting the 4th Infantry Division. • D-Day Landings: Elements of the 59th FA Battalion landed on Utah Beach, Normandy, on June 6, 1944, providing artillery fire in support of the division's advance. • Battle of the Bulge: The battalion played a vital role in the Battle of the Bulge, providing fire missions to halt German advances and support counterattacks. • Postwar Occupation: Following World War II, the 59th FA Battalion participated in occupation duties in Germany before returning to the United States. • Korean War Service: Although not directly deployed as a battalion, many veterans of the unit served in Korea, and the battalion's traditions and training influenced artillery practices there. • Deactivation: The 59th FA Battalion was deactivated in the late 1950s as part of Army reorganization, but its lineage and honors were preserved within the Field Artillery branch. • Unit Motto and Legacy: The battalion's motto, "Fidelis et Constans" (Faithful and Constant), reflects its enduring legacy of dedicated service and its impact on U.S. artillery history.