1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery Regiment
The 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery Regiment, also known as the "Red Fox" Battalion came into being on 22 September 1917 at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas, as part of the 57th Field Artillery Brigade, better known as the Iron Brigade. The 120th Field Artillery Regiment previously had been the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry. The history of the 1st Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry Regiment goes back the American Civil War days.
| 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery Regiment | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Active | 1917–present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Wisconsin |
| Branch | Army National Guard |
| Type | Field artillery |
| Nickname(s) | "Red Fox Regiment" |
| Motto(s) | Eager to Assist |
| Equipment | M119A3 towed howitzer and M777A2 towed howitzer |
| Engagements | World War I
World War II
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| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
| Battle honours | AITAPE Campaign Aisne-Marne Oise-Aisne 17 October 1944 – 4 July 1945 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LTC Nathan A. Bennington |
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Today, the 1–120th FAB (1-120th Field Artillery Battalion) is part of the 32nd IBCT (32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team) and is headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and has five corresponding batteries: Alpha Battery is located in Marshfield, Wisconsin; Bravo Battery is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin; Charlie Battery, located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; Delta Battery, located in Berlin, Wisconsin; and Headquarters Battery which is located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.