D_Mac 8,621 #1 Posted August 12, 2021 Inactive since 1995, the 42nd Field Artillery Brigade's lineage stretches back to the constitution of the Headquarters Battery, 42nd Artillery in the Coast Artillery Corps. Redesignated as Headquarters Batter, 42nd Coast Artillery, the unit earned a World War II campaign streamer but without inscription; it was disbanded in 1944. It was first designated a Field Artillery unit (42nd Field Artillery Group) in June 1950, but was not given the designation of 42nd Field Artillery Brigade until redesignated 16 September 1980. The Brigade took part in all three campaigns of the Southwest Asia conflict (Persian Gulf War) in 1990-1991, but earned no unit decorations. The 42nd Field Artillery Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia is an arced rectangle with a bend dexter in red bearing a gold cannon, the color of distinction and service; the bend recalls a road on which action and danger lies ahead. A fleur-de-lis is a reference to the unit’s service in France, and the trio of cannon balls stands for the three battalions that made up the regiment when it was originally formed. "Nous Soutiendrons" (“We Will Support”), the unit motto, is inscribed on the 42nd Field Artillery Brigade’s unit crest. The Brigade’s nickname, “Wheel Horses,” was approved by the U.S. Center of Military History. I immediately thought of @ebinmainenew build Millie. I messaged him to see if maybe they could incorporate this unit on their tractor somehow. 5 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,610 #2 Posted August 12, 2021 6 hours ago, D_Mac said: I immediately thought of @ebinmainenew build Millie. I messaged him to see if maybe they could incorporate this unit on their tractor somehow A much appreciated thought Don. I told Trina (it's her "Millie" after all) and showed her the hat. She's very happy you thought of us and would like to have the hat. Either one of us would wear it or the tractor would somehow. VERY cool history there!! 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #3 Posted August 12, 2021 Thanks for story time Don, that was cool! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,621 #4 Posted August 12, 2021 Maybe she can stencil the Brigade on the tractor somewhere or paint the insignia on it. You can't have a military themed Wheel Horse without a nod to the 42nd FA Brigade Fighting Wheel Horses !! Let you know when I get the hat. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,610 #5 Posted August 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, D_Mac said: Maybe she can stencil the Brigade on the tractor somewhere or paint the insignia on it. You can't have a military themed Wheel Horse without a nod to the 42nd FA Brigade Fighting Wheel Horses !! Let you know when I get the hat. I LIKE that idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,621 #6 Posted August 12, 2021 I also found these challenge coins that would be cool to make into a hood ornament 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,088 #7 Posted August 12, 2021 I appreciate anything that respects our military. Tied in some way- even name only with our machines is very cool indeed. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonw440 187 #8 Posted August 12, 2021 Very cool! I was with the 3/34TH FA 155mm.Howitzers with the 9th INF. DIV. at Ft Lewis. 1983-86 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,610 #9 Posted August 12, 2021 7 hours ago, D_Mac said: I also found these challenge coins that would be cool to make into a hood ornament The one above is two sides of the same coin. I just ordered it!!! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,621 #10 Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, jonw440 said: Very cool! I was with the 3/34TH FA 155mm.Howitzers with the 9th INF. DIV. at Ft Lewis. 1983-86 Thank you for your service. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
