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The 1st Battalion, 160th Field Artillery Regiment is headquartered in Chandler, Oklahoma. It is a part of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard.
1st Battalion, 160th Field Artillery Regiment | |
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![]() Coat of arms | |
Active | 1921 |
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Branch | ![]() |
Type | ![]() |
Role | IBCT cannon battalion |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma ARNG |
Garrison/HQ | Chandler, OK |
Motto(s) | "Toujours En Avant" (Always Forward) |
Colors | Red and gold |
Equipment | M119A3 / M777A2 |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | William S. Key |
Insignia | |
Distinctive unit insignia | ![]() |
The 160th FA saw action during World War II and the Korean War as part of the 45th Infantry Division and again in Afghanistan and Iraq as part of the 45th Infantry Brigade.
Additionally, the 160th is supported by its Forward Support Company (FSC)
WW II; (45th Infantry Division)
Korea; (45th Infantry Division)
Global War on Terror Kuwait (45th Infantry Brigade)
New Orleans (Hurricane Katrina/Rita) (45th Infantry Brigade)
Lieutenant Colonel William S. Key, newly discharged from the U.S. Army following World War I, was appointed a captain of field artillery in the Oklahoma National Guard. He was directed to organize a light (75 mm) artillery battery at Wewoka, Oklahoma. Battery A was federally recognized as Battery A, 1st Oklahoma Field Artillery, on 28 July 1920. Battery A became known as the "White Horse Battery" in recognition of the white horses it used to tow its artillery pieces. On 18 July 1921, the 1st Oklahoma Field Artillery Regiment, consisting of a regimental headquarters and two firing battalions, incorporating the White Horse Battery and other subsequently established artillery units, was federally recognized.[1] The 1st Oklahoma Field Artillery became the 160th Field Artillery Regiment on 10 October 1921, and was assigned to the 45th Infantry Division. The regiment converted from horse drawn to truck drawn on 2 August 1933. The regimental headquarters was relocated on 1 July 1929 to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The regiment conducted annual summer training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
The 160th Field Artillery Regiment was disbanded in 1942 when the division was "triangularized" and 1st Battalion became the 160th Field Artillery Battalion, while the 2nd Battalion was renamed the 171st Artillery Battalion. The 160th FA saw action in both World War II and Korea. Thirty-six of its soldiers were killed during the Second World War.[1] During World War II the 160th FA normally operated in support of the 179th Infantry Regiment and would support the 279th Infantry during the Korean War.[1]
Global War on Terror
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation New Dawn
Description A gold color metal and enamel device 1+3⁄8 inches (3.5 cm) in height overall consisting of the shield, crest and motto of the coat of arms.
Symbolism The shield is scarlet and yellow for Artillery. The dividing line represents the Red River; the projectile in chief, the Artillery fire; and the bezant in base, the clean cut hits made by the 160th Field Artillery Regiment.
Background The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 160th Field Artillery Regiment on 30 March 1927. It was redesignated for the 160th Field Artillery Battalion on 2 December 1942. It was redesignated for the 171st Field Artillery Battalion on 30 June 1955. The insignia was redesignated for the 160th Artillery Regiment on 18 October 1960. On 19 July 1972, the insignia was redesignated for the 160th Field Artillery Regiment.[6]
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