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199th Field Artillery Battalion Created 1942 from NJ National Guard units. The 4.5" gun M1 was the primary weapon used. It was towed by a M5 prime mover. The battalion had one battle star for the Battle of Northern France. Independently attached to 94th ID and 66th ID while in Northern Europe. Unit was responsible for helping contain German armed forces in the Lorient and St. Nazaire salients.