Unit History

Question 1

1. a shield with a red background denoting the unit as part of the Artillery branch;
2. the yellow, dovetailed chief (topmost portion) symbolizes the formation of the unit form the Cavalry branch. A cactus in the chief denotes the unit’s service along the Mexican border
3. five fleur-de-lis in the scarlet field stand for the five major engagements
   the unit took part in during World War I in France.

Question 2

“En Grade” means

Answer 2

On guard