B Battery, 1st Battalion:9th Field Artillery

• Historic Lineage: B Battery, 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery (B/1-9 FA) traces its origins back to World War I, when the 9th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted in the National Army on July 1, 1916. • World War II Service: The 9th Field Artillery Regiment, including B Battery, saw extensive combat in World War II, supporting the 3rd Infantry Division in campaigns across North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany. • Salerno Beachhead: During the invasion of Italy in 1943, B Battery played a critical role in supporting the 3rd Infantry Division at the Salerno Beachhead, providing continuous fire support under direct enemy threat. • Decorations: The 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery has received multiple unit citations, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the French Croix de Guerre with Palm, for its actions in World War II. • Korean War: B Battery served in the Korean War, supporting U.S. and UN forces during pivotal battles such as the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and the Inchon landing. • Vietnam War: The 1-9 FA was deployed to Vietnam and provided artillery support throughout the conflict, with B Battery often moving with maneuver units during major operations. • Modern Firepower: In recent decades, B Battery has operated advanced artillery systems such as the M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, greatly increasing its mobility and firepower. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: Elements of 1-9 FA, including B Battery, deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, delivering precision fire missions and adapting to counterinsurgency operations. • Motto and Symbolism: The official motto of the 9th Field Artillery is "Killing is Our Business," and the unit’s insignia features a shield with nine shells, symbolizing its original nine batteries. • Training the Next Generation: In peacetime, B Battery has played a central role in training new artillerymen at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and other Army installations, upholding the traditions and expertise of the Field Artillery branch.