The 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment (Airborne)—a storied “Redlegs” battalion with World War II roots in the 101st Airborne Division—was inactivated in 2013. Its regimental lineage continues today through the 2nd Battalion, 377th Field Artillery (Airborne) in Alaska under the 11th Airborne Division, while 1-377 FA remains part of airborne artillery history from Normandy and Bastogne to modern deployments. Airborne Apparel Company is proud to offer reproductions and unique designs that celebrate the legacy of the 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment.
Lineage at a Glance
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The regiment traces to 1921; during WWII it fought as the 377th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion (PFAB) with the 101st Airborne Division.
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Postwar redesignations eventually produced 1-377 FA, which served in multiple eras before its inactivation in 2013.
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The regimental line remains active through 2-377 FA (Airborne), now aligned with the 11th Airborne Division in Alaska.
World War II Service
As the 377th PFAB, airborne artillerymen jumped or air-landed with 75mm pack howitzers to support paratroopers from Normandy (D-Day) through Market Garden and into the Battle of the Bulge at Bastogne. Firing under siege with dwindling ammunition, the 377th’s Redlegs became part of airborne legend, providing the fire support that helped hold the line until relief arrived.
Cold War, Vietnam, and After
Elements of the regiment were reactivated and reconfigured multiple times as the Army shifted from parachute to airmobile and modular organizations. Batteries and battalions under the 377th colors supported Vietnam-era operations and later trained and deployed in support of contingency operations as airborne-capable cannon units.
Global War on Terror & Inactivation
In the 2000s, 1-377 FA fielded 155mm howitzers (M198/M777) and deployed in support of Iraq and Afghanistan, providing precision fires to airborne and joint formations. The battalion was inactivated in 2013, concluding its active chapter while preserving its lineage and honors within the regiment.
Where the Line Lives On
While 1-377 FA is inactive, the regiment’s lineage continues through 2-377 FA (Airborne)—today part of the 11th Airborne Division—which carries forward the airborne artillery mission: delivering rapid, accurate fires by parachute or airlift into austere environments.
Identity, Honors & Legacy
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Community identity: Airborne artillery Redlegs—paratroopers with guns.
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Campaigns (WWII core): Normandy (arrowhead), Rhineland (arrowhead), Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe.
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Decorations: Presidential and foreign unit citations associated with WWII service, plus later commendations for modern deployments.
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Enduring role: From glider-borne 75s to modern 155s, the unit’s story is the airborne artillery story—mobility, shock, and timely fires for paratroopers on the ground.
Airborne Apparel Company is proud to offer reproductions and unique designs that celebrate the legacy of the 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment.