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| 62nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1945 |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Type | Field artillery |
| Engagements | World War II |
The 62nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion was formed in 1942 at Fort Bliss, Texas. The 62nd served in the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, and Europe. They received a unit citation for their activities on D-Day at Omaha Beach. Elements of the unit were transported ashore by USS LCT-209. On 17 December 1944 the 62nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion destroyed a column of roughly 40 German tanks and support vehicles at the Battle of Elsenborn Ridge.[1]