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=== Introduction === |
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|unit_name= 92nd Coast Artillery |
| unit_name = 92nd Coast Artillery |
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| image=92 ADA COA.png |
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|caption= Coat of arms |
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|country={{USA}} |
| country = {{USA}} |
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|allegiance= |
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|type=[[U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps|Coast artillery]] |
| type = [[U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps|Coast artillery]] |
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|branch=Army |
| branch = Army |
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|dates=1924-1942 |
| dates = 1924-1942 |
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|current_commander= |
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|garrison= [[Fort Mills]] |
| garrison = [[Fort Mills]] |
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|motto= "Always Ready" |
| motto = "Always Ready" |
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|colors= Scarlet |
| colors = Scarlet |
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|mascot=[[Oozlefinch]] |
| mascot = [[Oozlefinch]] |
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|notable_commanders= [[Colonel]] Octave De Carre |
| notable_commanders = [[Colonel]] Octave De Carre |
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The '''92nd Coast Artillery Regiment''' was a Coast Artillery Corps regiment in the United States Army, part of the [[Philippine Scouts]]. It was a [[Regular Army (United States)|Regular Army]] unit composed primarily of Filipino enlisted men and US officers |
The '''92nd Coast Artillery Regiment''' was a [[Coast Artillery Corps]] regiment in the United States Army, part of the [[Philippine Scouts]]. It was a [[Regular Army (United States)|Regular Army]] unit composed primarily of Filipino enlisted men and US officers. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The regiment was constituted February 1924 as 92nd CA (HD) Regt (PS) and organized 7-1-24 at [[Fort Mills]] by redesignating 278th, 280th, 283rd, 287th, 288th, 275th, & 289th Cos, (PS)(organized 12-18-22) as HHB and Btrys A-F.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cdsg.org/reprint%20PDFs/CACreg1.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=26 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114171223/http://www.cdsg.org/reprint%20PDFs/CACreg1.pdf |archive-date=14 November 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> During the Philippines campaign (1941–1942) |
The regiment was constituted February 1924 as 92nd CA (HD) Regt (PS) and organized 7-1-24 at [[Fort Mills]] by redesignating 278th, 280th, 283rd, 287th, 288th, 275th, & 289th Cos, (PS)(organized 12-18-22) as HHB and Btrys A-F.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cdsg.org/reprint%20PDFs/CACreg1.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=26 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114171223/http://www.cdsg.org/reprint%20PDFs/CACreg1.pdf |archive-date=14 November 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> During the [[Philippines campaign (1941–1942)]] the regiment was equipped primarily with [[Canon de 155mm GPF]] tractor drawn guns. It manned the following batteries, at [[Fort Mills]], [[Corregidor]] unless otherwise noted: |
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* A Battery ([[Fort Wint]]) Beach defense |
* A Battery ([[Fort Wint]]) Beach defense |
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==Distinctive unit insignia== |
==Distinctive unit insignia== |
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* Description |
* Description |
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A Gold color metal and enamel device {{convert|1+1/4|in|cm}} in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, a 155-mm gun with carriage Proper between three mullets Or. Above the shield from a wreath Or and Gules, a |
A Gold color metal and enamel device {{convert|1+1/4|in|cm}} in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, a 155-mm gun with carriage Proper between three mullets Or. Above the shield from a wreath Or and Gules, a cockatrice Or, armed, jelloped and crested Gules. Attached below the shield a Red scroll inscribed “ALWAYS READY” in Gold letters. |
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* Symbolism |
* Symbolism |
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The shield is red for Artillery. The gun represents the arm or weapon, and the three mullets are taken from the |
The shield is red for Artillery. The gun represents the arm or weapon, and the three mullets are taken from the Philippine flag. The unit being allocated to the Philippine Islands, uses a cockatrice for a crest. Corregidor Island is symbolized by a fighting cock; the island is surrounded by the China Sea, and China is usually symbolized by a dragon; therefore, the cockatrice - half cock and half dragon - is symbolic of the location of the organization in the Philippines. |
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* Background |
* Background |
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The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 10 December 1937. It was rescinded/canceled on 14 March 1975. |
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 10 December 1937. It was rescinded/canceled on 14 March 1975. |
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*Symbolism |
*Symbolism |
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**Shield: The shield is red for Artillery. The gun represents the arm or weapon, and the three mullets are taken from the Philippine flag. |
**Shield: The shield is red for Artillery. The gun represents the arm or weapon, and the three mullets are taken from the Philippine flag. |
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**Crest: The unit being allocated to the |
**Crest: The unit being allocated to the Philippine Islands, uses a cockatrice for a crest. Corregidor Island is symbolized by a [[fighting cock]]; the island is surrounded by the China Sea, and China is usually symbolized by a dragon; therefore, the cockatrice - half cock and half dragon - is symbolic of the location of the organization in the Philippines. |
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*Background: The coat of arms was approved on 22 March 1927. It was rescinded/canceled on 14 March 1975. |
*Background: The coat of arms was approved on 22 March 1927. It was rescinded/canceled on 14 March 1975. |
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* http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lh.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208105426/http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lh.html |date=8 December 2008 }} |
* http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lh.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208105426/http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lh.html |date=8 December 2008 }} |
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* {{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rv1CWcxVN04C&q=92nd+coast+artillery&pg=PA62|title=Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army|isbn=9780806314013|last1=Heitman|first1=Francis Bernard|year=1965}} |
* {{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rv1CWcxVN04C&q=92nd+coast+artillery&pg=PA62|title=Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army|isbn=9780806314013|last1=Heitman|first1=Francis Bernard|year=1965}} |
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* {{cite book|title=Encyclopedia of United States Army insignia and uniforms By William K. Emerson (page 51)|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=trbBXKeHO3sC&q=national+army+regiments&pg=PA51| |
* {{cite book|title=Encyclopedia of United States Army insignia and uniforms By William K. Emerson (page 51)|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=trbBXKeHO3sC&q=national+army+regiments&pg=PA51|via=Google|isbn = 9780806126227|last1 = Emerson|first1 = William K.|year = 1996}} |
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* {{cite web|url=http://sites.google.com/site/powsofthejapanese/Home/hellship/nagara-maru-roster|title=Nagara Maru POW roster|work=POWs of the Japanese}} |
* {{cite web|url=http://sites.google.com/site/powsofthejapanese/Home/hellship/nagara-maru-roster|title=Nagara Maru POW roster|work=POWs of the Japanese}} |
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* {{cite web|url=http://corregidor.org/chs_battery1/ordnance.htm|title=Table of Armaments & Coastal Artillery Assignments|work=The Wainwright Papers}} |
* {{cite web|url=http://corregidor.org/chs_battery1/ordnance.htm|title=Table of Armaments & Coastal Artillery Assignments|work=The Wainwright Papers}} |
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92nd Coast Artillery | |
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![]() Coat of arms | |
Active | 1924-1942 |
Land | ![]() |
Branch | Army |
Typ | Coast artillery |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Mills |
Motto(s) | "Always Ready" |
Colors | Scarlet |
Mascot(s) | Oozlefinch |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Colonel Octave De Carre |
The 92nd Coast Artillery Regiment was a Coast Artillery Corps regiment in the United States Army, part of the Philippine Scouts. It was a Regular Army unit composed primarily of Filipino enlisted men and US officers.
History
[edit]The regiment was constituted February 1924 as 92nd CA (HD) Regt (PS) and organized 7-1-24 at Fort Mills by redesignating 278th, 280th, 283rd, 287th, 288th, 275th, & 289th Cos, (PS)(organized 12-18-22) as HHB and Btrys A-F.[1] During the Philippines campaign (1941–1942) the regiment was equipped primarily with Canon de 155mm GPF tractor drawn guns. It manned the following batteries, at Fort Mills, Corregidor unless otherwise noted:
- A Battery (Fort Wint) Beach defense
- B Battery
- C Battery Kysor
- D Battery Levagood
- E Battery Ordnance Point
- F Battery Frank North (Fort Frank)
- G Battery Monja
1st Battalion (Batteries A & B), 2nd Battalion (Batteries C & D), manned fixed and mobile seacoast guns. 3rd Bn (Bilibid Guard Bn) provided guard for the post stockade and guard details for Bilibid convict work gangs on Corregidor and other fortified islands. Redesignated TD regiment 1935. Btrys G and H activated 4-28-41 at Ft. Mills and regiment reorganized. The 1st Battalion composed of Batteries A-D; 2nd Battalion composed of Batteries E & F (Guard Bn) and 3rd Battalion to be composed of Batteries G & H. Organization of Battery H not complete when World War II started and personnel merged into other components of regiment. Regiment surrendered 5-6-42 after the end of the Battle of Corregidor, disbanded 6-28-50.
Distinctive unit insignia
[edit]- Description
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1+1⁄4 inches (3.2 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, a 155-mm gun with carriage Proper between three mullets Or. Above the shield from a wreath Or and Gules, a cockatrice Or, armed, jelloped and crested Gules. Attached below the shield a Red scroll inscribed “ALWAYS READY” in Gold letters.
- Symbolism
The shield is red for Artillery. The gun represents the arm or weapon, and the three mullets are taken from the Philippine flag. The unit being allocated to the Philippine Islands, uses a cockatrice for a crest. Corregidor Island is symbolized by a fighting cock; the island is surrounded by the China Sea, and China is usually symbolized by a dragon; therefore, the cockatrice - half cock and half dragon - is symbolic of the location of the organization in the Philippines.
- Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 10 December 1937. It was rescinded/canceled on 14 March 1975.
Coat of arms
[edit]- Blazon
- Shield: Gules, a 155-mm gun with carriage Proper between three mullets Or.
- Crest: On a wreath of the colors Or and Gules, a cockatrice Or, armed, jelloped and crested Gules.
- Motto: ALWAYS READY.
- Symbolism
- Shield: The shield is red for Artillery. The gun represents the arm or weapon, and the three mullets are taken from the Philippine flag.
- Crest: The unit being allocated to the Philippine Islands, uses a cockatrice for a crest. Corregidor Island is symbolized by a fighting cock; the island is surrounded by the China Sea, and China is usually symbolized by a dragon; therefore, the cockatrice - half cock and half dragon - is symbolic of the location of the organization in the Philippines.
- Background: The coat of arms was approved on 22 March 1927. It was rescinded/canceled on 14 March 1975.
Decorations
[edit]- Presidential Unit Citation with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf clusters
- Prisoner of War Medal (World War II only)
References
[edit]- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
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This article incorporates public domain material from 92nd Coast Artillery Regiment. United States Army Institute of Heraldry.
External links
[edit]- http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lh.html Archived 8 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- Heitman, Francis Bernard (1965). Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army. ISBN 9780806314013.
- Emerson, William K. (1996). Encyclopedia of United States Army insignia and uniforms By William K. Emerson (page 51). ISBN 9780806126227 – via Google.
- "Nagara Maru POW roster". POWs of the Japanese.
- "Table of Armaments & Coastal Artillery Assignments". The Wainwright Papers.