Story of the 2nd Chemical Mortar Battalion

The 2nd Chemical Mortar Battalion is the oldest unit in the U.S. Army Chemical Corp. It conducted all U.S. chemical operations in World War I. Armed with the 4.2-inch chemical mortar, it fired WP and HE in 510 days of combat in World War II and 1007 consecutive days of combat in the Korean War. The unit served in Viet Nam, redesignated as the 2nd Chemical Smoke Generator Battalion.Its colors and 22 battle streamers are carried today by the 2nd Chemical Battalion at Fort Hood, Texas which saw combat in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and in the current conflict in Iraq.

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[sweetguy410]

i was in 2nd chemical battalion at ft.hood in 1997-1999. there were some really messed up physically n emotionally abusive jerkoffs called nco's. im a good person. their bullying reminds me of being bullied in high school. i hate bullies. i'm proud to be a veteran, though i do not have much "happy" memories of my military service. just telling the truth.

[MicahAB444]

@darkscion87 there have been a few additions to the BN in recent weeks, or so we were briefed, they are not stationed at fort hood, but throughout the US

[darkscion87]

44th CBRN CO. Representing from Arifjan,Kuwait at the moment deployed from fort hood from 2nd chem battalion hoooah!!! were coming back in 50 days woo! been a long year, by the way at the moment theres not many chemical companies with that battalion 3 have been deacticated this past 2 years alone ; /

[uniform2107]

Chemical Corps. Provides the way HOOAH!

[schmidts1100]

Thank you for this compelling account of WWII 2nd chemical mortar battalion. My late father, Herbert G. Davis, of Upper Roxborough, PA was a member of the battalion for 5 years through WWII. From training in NC till the end of the War - this documentary confirms all the information about his tour of duty that was passed on to us as children.

[proflashrtist]

HOOAH C 84th CHEM DOGS

[geolex817hotmail0000]

Go 2nd Chem RED DRAGONS

[jcng5]

this shows that how low cost weapon like the mortar remains relevant in the 21th century battlefield. not the million dollar PGM

[MaloneyFun]

Thank you for the videos. My late father, Sgt. Michael Maloney was with the 2nd Chemical Battalion.  I'm very familiar with the website and book about the "Red Dragons". Thanks again! Paul Maloney

[88M325TC]

outstanding video! thank you...thank you most of all to all vet!