| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville, Central Bougainville, Torokina |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM27110 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Maker |
US Army |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Sign Board : 221 Field Artillery Battalion : 1836 to WWII
Description
Sign board of the US 221 Field Artillery Battalion, showing the history of the unit from 1836 to WWII. Around the border is painted yellow on red.:"Presented by 221 F.A. BN. to our comrades in arms, 4th Aust. Field Regt. Good hunting. " Handed over to the 4th Aust. Field Regt. on their relieving the American 221 Field Artillery Battalion at Torokina perimeter, Bougainville.
History / Summary
Handed over to the 4th Australian Field Regiment on their relieving the American 221 Field Artillery Battalion at Torokina perimeter, Bougainville.