3rd Battalion 112th Field Artillery Regiment Battery C (WPE2C0)

The 112th Field Artillery Regiment is a Field Artillery Branch regiment of the New Jersey Army National Guard. It was first formed in April 1917 and has a rich history. Here are some key details about the 112th Field Artillery Regiment:

1. Formation and History:
   • The 112th Field Artillery Regiment traces its lineage back to two formations formed in March 1776 during the American Revolution: the Eastern Division of New Jersey Artillery (Colonel Thomas Proctor’s Regiment of Artillery of the Continental Army) and the Western Division of New Jersey Artillery.
   • After 141 years of separation, both formations were re-united in one unit in 1916, resulting in the creation of the 112th Field Artillery Regiment.
   • Organized on April 3, 1917, in the New Jersey National Guard, it was initially formed as the 1st Battalion, Field Artillery, with headquarters at Camden.
   • Over the years, it underwent several redesignations and reorganizations.
2. Conversion to Truck-Drawn Howitzers:
   • In December 1941, the 112th Field Artillery Regiment achieved a significant milestone: it became the last field artillery regiment in the U.S. Army to convert from horse-drawn to truck-drawn howitzers.
3. Current Status:
   • Currently, only the 3rd Battalion of the 112th Field Artillery Regiment is active.
   • The 3rd Battalion is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey (Morris County).
   • It serves as the Direct Support FA Battalion for the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
   • Other units associated with the 112th Field Artillery Regiment include:
     • Headquarters Battery
     • Battery A
     • Company F, 250th Brigade Support Battalion (the battalion’s Forward Support Company)
4. Weapon System:
   • The primary weapon system used by the 3rd Battalion is the M109A5 (155mm) self-propelled howitzer¹².

The 112th Field Artillery Regiment has a proud legacy and continues to play a vital role in the New Jersey Army National Guard.