62nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion

62nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Active	1942–1945
Country	United States
Branch	United States Army
Type	Field artillery
Engagements	World War II North African Campaign Invasion of Sicily Operation Neptune

The 62nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion was formed in 1942 at Fort Bliss, Texas. The 62nd served in the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, and Europe. They received a unit citation for their activities on D-Day at Omaha Beach. Elements of the unit were transported ashore by USS LCT-209.

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