920th Field Artillery Battalion (United States)

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The 920th Field Artillery Battalion was a U.S. Army artillery unit that fought in World War II. The battalion was attached to the U.S. 95th Infantry Division when activated, in July 1942. [1]

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References

  1. "Headquarters 2d Brigade, 95th Training Division - Lineage and Honors". U.S. Army Center of Military History.