Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment
Coat of Arms
History
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD) has a rich history spanning three wars and its heritage in both transportation and aviation has produced a distinguished lineage and honors. The 765th was first activated in World War II on 12 March 1943 as the 765th Railway Shop Battalion, TC. Since its initial activation, the 765th has been deactivated and reactivated four times, with its most recent reactivation taking place on 31 July 2024 at Camp Zama, Japan.
The unit participated in several campaigns and wars, to include: World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, receiving 28 campaign credits, 8 Meritorious Unit Citations, and 3 Foreign decorations.
On July 31, 2024, the unit moved and made its home at Camp Zama, Japan. The unit supports bilateral operations throughout the U.S. Army Pacific area of operations. On 30 July 1988, the 765th was reactivated at Fort Eustis, Virginia and was the most decorated unit on Fort Eustis. Following its activation on 4 May 1944, the battalion was shipped to Europe, where is participated in the Rhineland Campaign. After the war, the 765th Railway Shop Battalion was transferred to Fort Eustis in March of 1946. During the Korea conflict, the 765th distinguished itself by providing rail support during every campaign of the conflict and received the Meritorious Unit Commendation twice and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. The unit was soon deactivated on 20 December 1954 in Korea. On 1 March 1963 was redesignated as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 765th Transportation Battalion and was reactivated on 26 March 1964 at Fort Benning, Georgia as an aircraft maintenance unit. After receiving six Meritorious Unit Citations and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal Unit Citation, the battalion was again deactivated in 1972.