4:5th FA

• Origins in World War I: The 4th Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment (4/5th FA) traces its lineage back to 1776, making it the oldest active unit in the Regular Army and the only Army unit with credit for the Revolutionary War. • Alexander Hamilton’s Legacy: The original 5th Field Artillery was commanded by Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, during the Revolutionary War. • Nickname "Hamilton’s Own": The battalion is often referred to as “Hamilton’s Own” in honor of its famous founding commander. • Decorated Service in World War I: The unit fought with distinction in major battles such as the Lorraine, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne offensives. • World War II Campaigns: 4/5th FA participated in major WWII campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Vietnam War Service: The battalion served multiple tours in Vietnam, providing crucial fire support during some of the conflict’s most significant operations. • Operation Desert Storm: 4/5th FA was deployed to the Middle East during Operation Desert Storm, delivering artillery fire in support of coalition ground forces. • Modern Deployments: The battalion has seen recent service in Iraq and Afghanistan, adapting its artillery capabilities to counter-insurgency operations. • Distinguished Unit Decorations: 4/5th FA has received numerous unit citations and decorations, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the French Croix de Guerre. • Continuous Innovation: Over its long history, the battalion has evolved from horse-drawn cannons to state-of-the-art self-propelled artillery, reflecting the changing nature of warfare.