![]() | This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations .(December 2012) |
35th Armored Regiment | |
---|---|
![]() Coat of Arms | |
Active | 1941 |
Country | USA |
Branch | Armor Branch (United States) |
Type | Armor |
Motto(s) | VINCERE VEL MORI (Conquer Or Die) |
Branch color | Yellow |
Insignia | |
Distinctive Unit Insignia | ![]() |
The 35th Armored Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army first established in 1941. The lineage of the regiment is carried on by the 1st Battalion 35th Armored Regiment, currently attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division.
A Silver color and metal enamel device 1+1⁄8 inches (2.9 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Vert, an armadillo passant Argent, langued Gules. Attached above from a wreath Argent and Vert, a fleur-de-lis Gules in front of palm branch of the first. Attached below a tripartite Silver scroll inscribed "VINCERE" "VEL" "MORI" in Green letters.
The shield is green, the color of the Armored Force. The armadillo, being characterized by the qualities of invulnerability, ferociousness, protection, and cunning endurance, alludes to the elements which are vital if the organization is to pursue successfully its duties. The palm is for military victory. The fleur-de-lis commemorates World War II service in France. The color red symbolizes courage. The motto translates to "To Conquer or Die".
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 35th Armored Regiment on 1 June 1942. It was redesignated for the 35th Tank Battalion on 12 November 1943. The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Constabulary Squadron on 29 November 1946. It was redesignated for the 35th Tank Battalion and amended by the addition of a crest on 20 August 1956. It was amended to change the description on 14 March 1957. The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Armor Regiment on 22 September 1958.
Vert, an armadillo passant Argent, langued Gules.
From a wreath Argent and Vert, a fleur-de-lis Gules in front of a palm branch of the first. Motto VINCERE VEL MORI (To Conquer Or Die).
The shield is green, the color of the Armored Force. The armadillo, being characterized by the qualities of invulnerability, ferociousness, protection, and cunning endurance, alludes to the elements which are vital if the organization is to pursue successfully its duties.
The palm is for military victory. The fleur-de-lis commemorates World War II service in France.
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 35th Armored Regiment on 30 May 1942. It was redesignated for the 35th Tank Battalion on 12 November 1943. The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Constabulary Squadron on 26 November 1946. It was redesignated for the 35th Tank Battalion and amended by the addition of a crest on 20 August 1956. It was amended to change the blazon on 14 March 1957. The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Armor Regiment on 22 September 1958.
The 329th Infantry Regiment is a unit of the United States Army. During World War I and World War II. It was part of the 83rd Infantry Division.
The 73rd Cavalry Regiment is a Cavalry Regiment in the United States Army, first formed in 1941. The three squadrons of the 73rd Cavalry Regiment provide reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) to the Brigade Combat Teams of the 82nd Airborne Division. 3rd Squadron is assigned to 1st Brigade, 1st Squadron is assigned to 2nd Brigade, and 5th Squadron is assigned to 3rd Brigade.
The 163rd Infantry Regiment is a regiment of the Montana National Guard. It went overseas with the 41st Infantry Division in World War II.
The 71st Cavalry was originally constituted on 3 December 1941 in the Army of the United States as the 701st Tank Destroyer Battalion.
The 17th Field Artillery Regiment is a field artillery regiment of the United States Army first formed in 1916.
The 27th Field Artillery Regiment is a field artillery regiment of the United States Army, first Constituted in 1918 in the National Army (USA).
The 28th Field Artillery Regiment is a field artillery regiment of the United States Army, first constituted in 1918 in the National Army (USA).
The 40th Field Artillery Regiment is a field artillery regiment of the United States Army, first Constituted 5 July 1918 in the National Army (USA).
The 77th Field Artillery Regiment is a field artillery regiment of the United States Army. First constituted 1916 in the Regular Army as a cavalry regiment. Reorganized in 1917 as field artillery and given its current designation.
The 94th Field Artillery was constituted in the Regular Army on 1 October 1933. It was redesignated as Battery A, 94th Armored Field Artillery Battalion on 1 January 1942. Five days later it was assigned to the 4th Armored Division at Pine Camp, New York. During the Second World War, the 94th Field Artillery earned six campaign streamers. The unit fought with distinction spanning from Normandy though the Ardennes-Alsace region into the Rhineland. After World War II, the 94th Field Artillery converted and redesignated on 1 May 1964 as the 94th Constabulary Squadron and was concurrently relieved from their assignment to the 4th Armored Division and reassigned to the 11th Constabulary Regiment. On 6 January 1948, they were subsequently converted and redesignated again as the 94th Field Artillery Battalion and relieved from assignment to the 11th Constabulary regiment. The 94th Field Artillery was inactivated on 20 May 1949 and later reactivated on 15 June 1954 at Fort Hood, Texas once again a part of the 4th Armored Division. The unit was relieved from assignment to the 4th Armored Division on 1 April 1957 and was reorganized and redesignated as the 94th Artillery, a parent regiment under the Combat Arms Regimental System. The Battalion was activated on 25 June 1963 in Germany and relieved on 10 May 1971 from assignment to the 4th Armored Division and assigned to the 1st Armored Division.It was again redesignated as the 94th Field Artillery on 1 September 1971. The 94th Field Artillery fought with distinction in Vietnam, earning 14 campaign streamers from 1966 to 1971. The 94th Field Artillery deployed with the 1st Armored Division to Southwest Asia during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. The 94th Field Artillery was again inactivated on 15 January 1992, only to be reactivated on 16 July 1995 to the 1st Armored Division in Germany as Alpha Battery, 94th Field Artillery (MLRS). On 16 September 2000 the Field Artillery was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery (MLS/TA) and deployed with the 1st Armored division to Iraq for 15 months from April 2003 to July 2004, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The unit then deployed in support of Joint Task Force – East to Romania and Bulgaria from August to October 2007 and exercise Stable Guardian in Poland in December 2007. On 29 May 2008, the 94th Field Artillery cased its colors on Strassburg Kaseme in Idar-Oberstein, Germany for its re-stationing to JBLM, WA.
In June 2011, Alpha Battery 1-94 FAR deployed to Iraq for Operation New Dawn for a six-month rotation in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Simultaneously, Charlie Battery 1-94 FAR deployed to Kuwait in support of Defense of Arabian Peninsula, and Bravo Battery and 125 FSC deployed to Jordan, all for one year deployments.
The 133rd Field Artillery Regiment is a parent field artillery regiment of the United States Army National Guard. It is currently represented in the Texas Army National Guard by the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Battalions.
The 84th Field Artillery Regiment is a field artillery regiment of the United States Army.
The 300th Field Artillery Regiment is a Field Artillery regiment of the United States Army.
The 333rd Field Artillery Regiment is a regiment of the Field Artillery Branch of the United States Army.
The 38th Cavalry Regiment was a regiment of the United States Army first established in 1916. It was the regimental affiliate of three reconnaissance and surveillance squadrons that were part of battlefield surveillance brigades.
The 98th Cavalry Regiment is a parent regiment of the United States Army established in 2006. It is represented in the Mississippi Army National Guard by the 1st Squadron, 98th Cavalry, an element of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team.
The 102nd Cavalry Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army first established in 1913 and which saw service in World War II.
The 52nd Aviation Regiment is an aviation regiment of the U.S. Army.
The 197th Field Artillery Regiment is a regiment in the New Hampshire Army National Guard.
The 135th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment in the Minnesota Army National Guard.
This article incorporates public domain material from 35th Armor Regiment. United States Army Institute of Heraldry.