National Guard Armory - Boonville, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 58.362 W 092° 43.521
15S E 523791 N 4313782
On the far eastern limits of town.
Waymark Code: WM15NDH
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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County of armory: Cooper County
Location of armory: Locust St. & Al Bersted Dr., Boonville

This armory is home to the 1st Battalion of the 138th Infantry Regiment. It is the only remaining part of the regiment.

"The 138th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Army and the Missouri National Guard headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Of the original regiment, only the 1st Battalion remains an active National Guard unit. As of 2018, the 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment is a light infantry battalion currently assigned to the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

"The battalion deployed to Qatar in 2017 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (Spartan Shield) to provide force protection of U.S. military assets and was there during the turbulent beginning of the GCC-Qatar Crisis. The battalion conducted security operations and was tasked with Quick Reaction Force responsibilities at various outposts in the region." ~ Wikipedia

Era: Post WW II

General Comments:
The building is new, and the battalion headquarters ae in KC but the majority of the troops are housed here.


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