Originally the 65th Regiment of New York Infantry, the 106th Field Artillery was mustered into Federal service on July 10, 1916 for the Mexican Punitive Expedition, and designated the 3rd New York Field Artillery. It was again mustered into Federal Service for the First World War on 15 July 1917.

In preparation for deployment on the Western Front, the 106th Field Artillery trained at Camp Wadsworth in South Carolina and then Camp de Souge in France.

Stationed near Verdun, the 106th Field Artillery participated in the 26 September Meuse-Argonne Offensive, bombarding German trenches prior to the successful infantry assault. On October 2, the regiment moved forward to new positions at Bethincourt. From there, the regiment pounded a German stronghold at the Trench de Deton, allowing infantry to capture the position and earning General Bullard’s compliments. Throughout the offensive, the regiment grappled with suspected German spies who infiltrated their positions in the nighttime and, disguised as French soldiers, inquired about Allied positions before vanishing.

The regiment continued advancing towards Gercourt until the end of the campaign on 20 October, when it rested safely behind friendly lines at Beis la Villa and Chene Gossin.

On October 27, the regiment was attached to the 79th Division where it took up positions on the right side of the Meuse, at Bois de la Grande Montagne. The terrain was open and, with its position clearly visible to German scouts, the 106th Field Artillery suffered heavy shelling from German artillery until the signing of the armistice. While fighting with the 79th, the regiment’s fire support assisted in the capture of Reville, Etraye, and Crepion.

After the armistice, the regiment turned its horses over to troops taking part in Germany’s occupation, while its troops went to billets at Jardin Fontain. In December, the regiment billeted near Laval, where it was reviewed by General Pershing who remarked favorably on its service. On February 25th, the 106th Field Artillery departed for Brest and its transportation back to the United States.