HB 10th DIVARTY

• Formation and Designation: The 10th DIVARTY (Division Artillery) was originally organized as the artillery component of the 10th Infantry Division of the United States Army, providing essential fire support to infantry operations. • Activation Date: The unit was first activated on July 15, 1943, at Camp Carson, Colorado, as part of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. • Mountain Warfare Expertise: The 10th DIVARTY supported the 10th Mountain Division in specialized mountain and winter warfare, playing a critical role in the challenging terrain of the Italian Alps during WWII. • Italian Campaign: The unit provided vital artillery fire during the liberation of northern Italy, including the decisive battles at Riva Ridge and Mount Belvedere in 1945. • Cold War Service: After WWII, the 10th DIVARTY was reactivated during the Cold War and stationed at various locations, including Fort Riley, Kansas, adapting to new artillery technologies and tactics. • Korean War Era: Although not deployed as a unit in Korea, many former members of the 10th DIVARTY went on to serve in key artillery roles during the Korean War. • Support for NATO: During the 1950s and 1960s, the 10th DIVARTY participated in numerous joint exercises with NATO allies, enhancing interoperability and readiness in Europe. • Reorganization and Inactivation: The unit underwent several reorganizations and was inactivated in 1958 as part of Army restructuring, but its traditions continued with successor artillery units. • Distinctive Insignia: The 10th DIVARTY's insignia features the crossed cannons of artillery and the distinctive “Mountain” tab, symbolizing their unique mountain warfare heritage. • Legacy and Recognition: Veterans of the 10th DIVARTY have been honored for their valor and service, with the unit’s history preserved in the 10th Mountain Division and various military museums.