Second Cavalry Patch
The 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment deployed to Iraq as a whole in May of 2003, with 2nd Squadron leaving out first on April 5th. Soldiers from the unit repeatedly executed tasks, maintained the vigilance, and just plain done the things that distinguish 2ACR as a leader in the process of transforming Iraq into a more independent, self governing nation. The Second Regiment of Dragoons spent a year in the eastern part of Baghdad, helping the people of that city rebuild their lives and regain their livelihood.
When the Regiment got orders to move south, they did just that. One of the cities they assumed responsibility for was Najaf.Our 2nd ACR Operation Iraqi Freedom Patch is a 4 inch, full color, 100% embroidered military patch. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch collection.
Contents.Heraldry Shoulder sleeve insignia. Description: On a yellow shield with a green border, a blue chevron below two eight-pointed blue stars.
Blazon: Or, a chevron azure, in chief 2 mullets of eight points of the second, a bordure vert. Symbolism: The shield is yellow, the Cavalry color. The stars (representing spur rowells) are taken from the of the, which had initially been a part of the division. Worn from 20 August 1921 – 10 May 1944Lineage Organization (1921–42) On 20 August 1921, as a result of lessons learned from, the constituted the 1st and 2d to meet future mobilization requirements. As organized, 2d Cavalry Division was to be an integrated division.Units assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Division included:.: 15 October 1940 (Redesignated the on 15 July 1942.).: 15 August 1927 (Transferred on 15 July 1942 to ), reorganized as 2d Cavalry Group (Mechanized) in 1943).: 1 April 1941 (Transferred on 15 July 1942 to ), reorganized as 14th Cavalry Group (Mechanized) in 1943). Weapons Troop.: 21 February 1941 (Inactivated on 23 March 1944).: 10 October 1940.: 24 March 1923 (Transferred to on 15 August 1927).
Transferred to 2d Cavalry Division on 10 October 1940. Weapons Troop (Cld). Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Division Artillery. 3rd Field Artillery Battalion (75mm). 16th Field Artillery Battalion (75mm). HQ & HQ Troop, 2nd Cavalry Division.
9th Engineer Squadron (Motorized). 2d Medical Squadron. 17th Quartermaster Squadron. 92d Reconnaissance Squadron.
2d Antitank Troop. 2d Signal Troop.
24th Ordnance Medium Maintenance Company. Standard organization chart for a Cavalry Division in November 1940 Organization (1943–44) Division headquarters reactivated on 25 February 1943 at. Mobilized for deployment to North Africa 12 January 1944.
Inactivated in Oran, Algeria on 9 March 1944. Components used to create service and labor units.
Second Cavalry Regiment
Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Cavalry Division (Inactivated 10 May 1944).: Activated 21 February 1941. Inactivated 23 March 1944; assets converted into the 6495th Engineer Heavy Pontoon Battalion, Provisional (Colored); later converted into the 1553rd Engineer Heavy Pontoon Battalion (Colored).: 24 March 1923 (Transferred to on 15 August 1927. Returned to 2d Cavalry Division on 10 October 1940. Inactivated 10 March 1944; assets converted into the 6486th Engineer Construction Battalion, Provisional (Colored) on 20 March 1944; later converted into the 1334th Engineer Construction Battalion (Colored) on 29 March 1944.: Activated at Fort Lockett on 25 February 1943. Inactivated 31 March 1944; assets converted into the 6487th Engineer Construction Battalion, Provisional (Colored) on 31 March 1944; later converted into the 134th Quartermaster Battalion (Mobile)(Colored).
1st Cavalry Patch History
5th Cavalry Brigade: Activated 25 February 1943. Inactivated 12 June 1944; assets converted into the 6400th Ordnance Ammunition Battalion (Provisional) on 12 June 1944.: Assigned 10 October 1940. Broken up and personnel reassigned to various service units on 7 March 1944.: Activated 25 February 1943.