Re: Distinctive Insigne
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Re: Distinctive Insigne
Millie Newell 10/26/00
USAR ARTY = U. S. Army Reseve; Artillery
HQ BTRY, 631st AFA BN = Headquarters Battery, 631st Armored Field Artillery Battalion
631st AFA Battalion (element of Mississippi National Guard) was originally 2d Battalion, 114th Artillery (1933 to 1942), redesignated 1st Battalion 137th Artillery in 1942; redesignated 932d FA Battalion in 1943; redesignated 631st FA Battalion in 1947; redesignated 631st AFA Battalion in 1949. Consolidated with 114th Artillery in May 1959.
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Re: Distinctive Insigne
Millie Newell 10/27/00