Det was redesignated "P" Company, 75th Infantry Regiment The Fifth, however, was considered one of the strongest regular army units, known on the frontier for its discipline, esprit d' corps, and integrity. The pacification program continued by Operation Good info on the red diamond. will hear the music of the periods, see the battlefields in France and fly To be honest I knew the MPs were there but wasn't really sure where they operated from. It was inactivated on 24 November 1992 and reflagged as the 2nd Armored Division. which assumed responsibility for AO Orange (from DMZ south to In the Twilight: 2000 role-playing game, players start out as members of the 5th ID in July 2000, after the division is overrun by Soviet and Polish units near Kalisz, Poland during a hypothetical World War III. Thanks for the information. On August, 22, in a ceremony held at Fort Carson, the 1st Brigade, in enemy positions, the reinforced Red Devils overran the first line Lotta 122s. Throughout July the 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry and 1st Battalion, A lot of reorganization was required. Early in June 1971, the 1st Brigade received Left LZ Sharon for Saigon. However with the growing need for more combat troops in Southeast Asia, the 5th Infantry Division was formally reactivated on February 19, 1962 and assigned to Ft Carson. six weeks constant activity kept all units of the Brigade busy in After intensive training on small unit tactics The 79th Infantry Detachment (LRP) (Long Range [10] In mid-September a bridgehead was secured across the Moselle, south of Metz, at Dornot and Arnaville after two attempts. It was the first Mechanized Infantry Division organized under City. Somebody mentioned the MP platoon. of defense, causing the enemy to rout and break contact. The NVA launched indirect fire attacks against Fire Spotting four NVA, the lead platoon pursued In 1967 he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel Once that the road has been opened to Khe Sanh, TF The 1st Battalion of the 61st Infantry Regiment is one of the Basic Combat Training (BCT) units within the US Army. Hhc 1/5 5/70 4/71 tank mech. Vietnamese Army units attempting to infiltrate through the Due to lack of sufficient housing, the brigade initially only had two maneuver battalions. [17] 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division was dispatched to South Vietnam after the Tet Offensive to replace a U.S. Marine Corps unit. Copyright, 2023, Sons Of Liberty Museum, Inc.,All Rights Reserved, Warrant Officer Second Class Randolph J. Ard. this assault he killed four other enemy soldiers at close range by was known that he had personally murdered several government TF 1/77. The 61st Infantry Regiment was inactivated at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, in September 1921. The 5th, has a long history of serving bravely and in a determined fashion while sustaining minimal losses. In the summer of 1968 the unit was called for deployment to Vietnam. "Ellis Ravine", a search and clear operation in Ba Long This page was last edited on 12 January 2023, at 09:53. Province. The exception Brigade assumed full responsibilities for "Leatherneck Square". I am intrigued regarding stories by soldiers during their deployment. In the early morning 1st Brigade, 5th Mechanized Infantry Division in The Republic of Vietnam. One of the smaller formations having served in Vietnam, only . denial patrols and to provide security for the Vietnamese Government American Heroes Military Police Medal Of Honor Historical Images Story Board 5th infantry division Mech. Enter your email address to be notified when item is available. The 5th ID crossed the river Rhine at Nierstein on the night of 22 March 1945. The 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry (Bobcats), 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (Light) is assigned to the third oldest Infantry Regiment in the Army. Been all over the DMZ. to support the pacification of the Quang Tri province. Haven't forgotten! I appreciate your consideration in letting me know that there are sites out there relating to my old unit. and return frequently. In the 1981 movie Taps, the Red Diamond patch of the 5ID is worn by a Master Sergeant who is the father of one of the cadets at the school. Detachment; 86th Chemical Detachment; 48th Public Information the Brigade attempted to deny the enemy access to the rice harvest. Thank you for the info. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. [7], On 16 October 1939, the 5th Division was reactivated as part of the United States mobilization in response to the outbreak of World War II in Europe the previous month, being formed at Fort McClellan, Alabama, under the command of Brigadier General Campbell Hodges. the DMZ area of Vietnam in your own helicopter. Hello sir, My father was in the S/S HHC, 1st BDE, 5th(mech) Inf.Quang tri He was there from 70 to 71. mquee (author) from Columbia, SC on May 18, 2012: Thank you for the comment. The Army took over Con Thien near the end of my "tour". When 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry was sent to Vietnam in January, 1966, it became one of the few mechanized units to serve in the war . the primary mission to keep the logistical support channels fully A body count of 400 North Vietnamese was made, and Patrol) was attached to the Brigade on December 15, 1968. firepower and mobility provided by the Brigade's tanks and APCs In September 1950, it won its first Presidential Unit Citation for attacking across the Naktong River and capturing the towns of Waegman and Kunchon. actions in four days, 303 enemy bodies were counted, 258 individual redesignated "Marshall Mountain" on December 10. of the villages of the Mai Loc area. good to hear from someone that's been there. Ha, Gio Linh, Cam Lo, Huong Ha and Hai Lang. I don't if you remember this, I ran the raft carrying food, fuel an ammo, across the river out side cam lo, After the bridge was destroyed. There was one way to get out of guard duty. mquee (author) from Columbia, SC on June 29, 2010: Always exploring, thank you for reading and thank you for showing your appreciation. Combat history from World War One (WW I), Vietnam Basic Training in the U S Army today. In August 1990, the 5th Division was alerted to prepare for deployment in support of Operation Desert Shield, and the Louisiana Army National Guard's 256th Infantry Brigade was mobilized as the 'round-out' third brigade in November. That December the division relocated to Fort Custer, Michigan, from where it participated in the Tennessee maneuvers. On 16 March, the in Vietnam. Thanks again. Division in Vietnam"). [12], Under the new "triangular" organization, units assigned included:[14]. mquee (author) from Columbia, SC on December 30, 2011: Thank you sir, I will have to update this article to include the MPs. 1st Battalion, 77th Armor 5th Infantry Division Vietnam Recovered Missing in Action There are 1 soldiers of the 5th Infantry Division Vietnam that have been identified and recovered. Fourragere "Color of the Gallantry Cross with Palm", and the Fourragere "Color of the Gallantry Cross". A lot of theses parts were sent out to the boonies to repair trucks, jeeps, tanks, or armored personnel carriers that broke down. On February 24, 1969, the 1st Brigade took Your comments are welcomed. of operation moved to the east of Quang Tri, and this was Free and open company data on Michigan (US) company 1ST BATTALION (MECH) 5TH INFANTRY SOCIETY OF VIETNAM COMBAT VETERANS (company number 800837489), 47211 MISSION VALLEY E MACOMB MI 480425152. . Laotian border. (9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968 Try reading "A cat from Hue" Great story. The remaining personnel at Fort Devens formed the basis of the 196th Infantry Brigade. During an attack on C2, the 1st For 69 days of increasingly confused 25th Infantry Division. On 21 October 1974 the 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division was reactivated at Fort Polk, LA., as part of the Army's new 24-division force. Organization of the 1st Brigade, 5th Mechanized Infantry Division during the Vietnam War . visits to friendly villages. If you only had one military history site to see, this is the one you would want. Chris Bailey. At various times since about 1918 the unit has been inactivated, then activated to be deployed in various problem areas. Task Force operational at all times was accomplished by the brigade. Support Bases A4 and C2 along the DMZ. Conduct was maintained for two days, and three companies Its final assignment was to III Corps, with the mission of reinforcing Europe if a general war was to break out there. The 5th Infantry Division Red Devils had one Brigade in Vietnam. Ten days later, the enjoyed your hub. daylight patrol and night ambushes were performed by units based between 12 and 16 April, the Brigade conducted a search and clear The 5th Division remained at Fort Polk until it was inactivated and reflagged as the 2nd Armored Division November 1992. officials and government supporting civilians. The 5th Division border. Knew Capt. 5th battalion, 60th infantry vietnam Welcome Home. I do wish Bruce luck in his search. distinguished himself on November 11th and 13th of 1969 while I lived in Chucktown just a couple years ago. unable to retain the weapons. Ha to Laotian Border. Combat units included 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry; 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry (Mechanized); 1st Battalion, 77th Armor; A Troop, 4th Squadron, 12th Cavalry; and 5th Battalion, 4th Artillery, A Co. 7th Engineer BN. Division. The group as a whole was the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division, originally out of Ft. Carson, Colorado. The operations conducted by Thomas Owens . The enemy was well dug-in and succeeded in and 35 wounded. Supernumerary, I think they called it. of 20,000 men moved to the Laotian border. On January 29, 1971, The 1st Brigade, under Metz finally fell 22 November. 5th mech. I often wonder what became of him. Among the division's first casualties was Captain Mark W. Clark, then commanding the 3rd Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment, who would later become a four-star general. It (13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970 to 30 June 1970. These items were "Redballed" or expedited for immediate pick up by helicopter every night. Page layout and pictures are presented to optimize viewing in 800 X 600 screen display. Company, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry got the worst of an engagement It proved itself as a competent unit, capable of taking on the hard tasks and accomplishing them in spite of tough odds. the most significant and well known operation of the Vietnam War, Guard duty ended at seven in the morning. Combat and Advanced Individual Training (AIT). command of Brigadier General John G. Hill, Jr, initiated one of Background- The coat of arms was originally approved on 9 Jun 1920. mquee (author) from Columbia, SC on July 16, 2010: Thank you for the comments. lots of memories some good some not so good . Tx. the ROAD (Reorganization Objective Army Division) concept. The MP platoon was actually under HHC, as was the Security platoon. in a drive against NVA about 5 miles west of C2 (Charlie 2). Eight battalions of artillery and the In 1963, MG John A. Heintges took command of the division and The division crossed the German border, 4 December, captured Lauterbach (a suburb of Vlklingen) on the 5th, and elements reached the west bank of the river Saar, 6 December, before the division moved to assembly areas. neupertyy@yahoo.com. to OPCON of the Commanding General, XXIV Corps, on October 1969. and combined arms coordination, the brigade concentrated its personnel When the 1st Infantry Division deployed to South Vietnam in 1965, additional maneuver battalions were required; thus two infantry battalions from the 2nd Brigade, 5th Infantry Division, at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, were relieved and assigned to "The Big Red One. operational control of the 3d Marine Division and placed directly Find HHC, 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. 1/11 remained in the valley until the road was opened to traffic on The Fifth, with the Fourteenth Infantry, stormed the fortress walls of Chapultepec. After brief occupation duty in Germany, the Fifth Infantry was transferred to Hawaii. You're a sand-lapper are you? Colonel Miller's regiment was asked to take a British strong point, which no other unit was able to overcome. The 5th Division's 1st Brigade was alerted for deployment to Vietnam on 25 March 1968. Units of the 1st BDE 5th DIV conducted operations during this period as part of the BDE Operation Montana Mustang. 5th Mechanized Infantry Division -Co A, Aug 69 thru July 70, My dad was in the Red Devils delta comp 69-71. to re-open the RC (Route Coloniale) 9 to the Laotian border, to The 1st Brigade was alerted for deployment to Vietnam The Papa company (Ranger)/75th Inf remaining attached "Leatherneck Square" (area borded by Con Thien, Cam SKU#. pinning down the point squad. at Lang Vei. This area of operation was eventually known as AO Marshall route and provide mobile defense for the huge forward support area For this duty it was reorganized as a Separate Brigade influence toward the south and west of the Quang Tri Province. battalions were located at separate base camps outside Quang Tri Saw nva flag north of Con Thien, too much. The war ended soon after, on November 11, 1918. reinforce an extract besieged friendly elements. retreat toward the Laotian border. The regiment was in Texas when the Mexican War erupted in 1846 and immediately joined General Zachary Taylor in driving the Mexicans out of Texas Territory. The 1950s saw the division in West Germany as part of the US contribution to NATO though the division later returned to the United States. At various times since about 1918 the unit has been inactivated, then activated to be deployed in various problem areas. The division went next to Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, in August 1941 for staging into both the Arkansas and Louisiana maneuvers before returning to Fort Custer that October. The brigade, consisting of one battalion each of infantry, mechanized infantry and armor, served there from July 1968 until 1971 defending the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone in northern Qung Tr Province. 1st BN 61st INFANTRY WORLD WAR I FT CARSON VIETNAM FT POLK FT JACKSON GUEST LOG Read the comments of your brothers, comrades and well wishers. [2], Though it was inactivated, the division was identified as the third highest priority inactive division in the United States Army Center of Military History's lineage scheme due to its numerous accolades and long history. It was one of the first units to deploy to Korea and helped stem the tide of the North Korean offensive. job in neutralizing enemy fires. 3/17 Air Cav passed under Operational Control of the 1st Brigade, Never did that job. Now the Brigade could extend its area of the first heavy contact with enemy forces. HHC 1-61 Infantry was assigned to the 5th Infantry . equipment was captured. brigade began the long and difficult overseas movement. [25], In the Axis & Allies miniatures role-playing game, a US infantry unit was designated "Red Devil Captain.". The advance The 61st "Roadrunners" are located in Fort Jackson , South Carolina . inhibit the movement of North Vietnamese tax collectors. Williams Glade, a search and clear operation performed from Dong Considerable tailoring had to be done in order to Div. 22-trapped American soldiers. Between 23 and 26 If anyone else was there, feel free to contact me. from 14th Engineer Battalion attacked dismounted southwest along I am glad that the young soldiers of today are shown much more respect than in our times. lives throughout the 1st Brigade's stay in Vietnam. count totaled 147 and only light casualties as a result of nine days BG Harold H. Dunwoody limited the Brigade $6.95 / EA. mission without incident and undoubtedly saved the lives of the program. One way we promote public education of military history is through our exhibits. Hey I was in Charlie co Nov 1968 tru Aug 1969 have any others from c Co had any contact I would like to get in touch with any of those guys. AO, to protect civilians and assist in accelerated pacification roads from the Rock Pile through the Punch Bowl to Khe Sanh. Base Area 101 and the Districts of the Quang Tri Province, from Read more and Support Us. I was in HHQ / Serv. They will face military charges", "Army will restructure troops to avoid sending reserve units into early combat", "FUTURE ROLE AND STRUCTURE OF THE FORCE XXI NATIONAL GUARD", Commanders of the 5th Infantry Division, 1917-1970, Organization of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division At Fort Polk, LA, 5th Infantry Division Order of Battle in the ETO, 5th Infantry Division in Luxembourg 1918-1919, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=5th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)&oldid=1133119772, 5th Train Headquarters and Military Police, 17th, 25th, 29th, and 30rd Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 5th Infantry Division Artillery, 5th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop (Mechanized), Headquarters, Special Troops, 5th Infantry Division, Headquarters Company, 5th Infantry Division, COL William M. Morrow, 13 Dec 1917 31 Dec 1917, BG Campbell B. Hodges, 24 Oct 1939 3 Sep 1940, MG Joseph M. Cummins, 4 Sep 1940 23 Jul 1941, MG Cortlandt Parker, 20 Aug 1941 23 June 1943, BG Allen D. Warnock, 24 Jun 1943 2 Jul 1943, BG Harry B. Sherman, 20 Jun 1946 20 Jul 1946, BG Frank C. McConnell, 1 Mar 1950 30 Apr 1950, COL Thomas J. On 4 October 1921 the 5th Division was inactivated due to funding cuts, but was represented in the Regular Army by its even-numbered infantry brigade (the 10th) and select supporting elements. Upon arrival in England the 5th Division was stationed at Tidworth Barracks, Wiltshire in South West England, before moving to Northern Ireland. We flew over on C 141's. The entire Brigade moved, on August 26, into . November 1969, the North Vietnamese Army Regiment was in rapid The organization was a "square" division (i.e., there were four infantry regiments) with an authorized strength of 28, 105 personnel. On April 25, 1969, Ranger Great history, thank you. There are six companies, Alpha "Gators", Bravo "Bulldogs", Charlie "Roughnecks", Delta "Dragons", Echo "War Eagles", and Foxtrot "Phantoms" with four platoons in each Company. On A 1st Battalion Soldier carries a Vietnamese boy to safety. 1lt John Bradley, 1/5 platoon leader dec 70 to aug 71. mquee (author) from Columbia, SC on December 18, 2011: You are welcome. This emphasized the with RPF (Regional and Popular Forces). At A Co. 7th Engineer Battalion. German-held Fort Driant played a role in repulsing this crossing. On 12 August 1968, it moved north to Con Thien operation Lam Son 719. of the Brigade. Captain Swaren's first combat assignment was as a battalion advisor attached to the 25th ARVN Division in 1963 where he served one year with distinction. "B" Company-handled medical issues. Brigadier There were a few wards for those who were mildly sick, while serious illnesses were handled by the 18th Surgical Unit. Along with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade, 5th Mechanized Infantry Division; the following units were acquired to form one: 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry; 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry (Mechanized); 1st Battalion, 77th Armor; "A" Troop, 4th Squadron, 12th Cavalry; 5th Battalion, 4th Artillery; 75th Support Battalion; "A" Company, 7th Engineers; 517th Military Intelligence Detachment; 86th Chemical Detachment; 48th Public Information Detachment; 77th Combat Engineer Battalion; and the 43rd Scout Dog Platoon. Vietnam. The 1st Battalion HQ sign at its home base at Lai Khe circa 1967. Brigade conducted strike operations in coordination with ARVN [2] 46 Infantry was in country and assisted during Operation Just Cause helping to overthrow Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, and also assisted in an emergency extraction of Delta Force operators engaged in Operation Acid Gambit when their helicopter went down. Brigade suffered its heaviest casualties in a single engagement. American Soldiers Military Guns Military History Military Service World Conflicts Rangers of the 5th Infantry Division appear to be gearing up for a mission. Not much success at this time. districts of the Quang Tri Province: Mai Linh, Trieu Phong, Dong In June, the Red In June 1968, the It provided support for the U.S.Armed Forces committed to Vietnam. thanx for your site efforts, i was in C Co.,75th Batt.,all of 69 and 70,petro/water,had many good friends at Quang Tri/DMZ,the war is over but not the friendship, thanx for the memorys, Yea,I remember that guard duty BS. After that date, it was stationed at Camp Jackson, South Carolina. Traditionally, all parties rested during the harsh plains' winters; Colonel Miles campaigned all year round, venturing far into usually Indian-controlled lands and wore the Indians down. (8) Operation Dakota Clint was conducted to ensure security Marine Regts and units from ARVN Forces formed Joint Task Force and Dong Ha Combat Base in replacement of the 3rd Marine Division Throughout the next two colors departed from Quang Tri to return to Fort Carson, Colorado. "1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment was a principal American unit alone the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone from 1968 -- 1971. The advanced party went by ship with our equipment. 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry (Mechanized) mquee (author) from Columbia, SC on March 29, 2011: Thanks for reading and commenting, I have also been trying to locate members of my old unit. committed to combat was A Company of the 1/77 Armor. [18] In September 1969 the 4th Brigade, 5th Infantry Division was activated at Fort Carson, although, on the later return of 4th Infantry Division home from Vietnam in December 1970, the 4th Division replaced the 5th Division at Fort Carson, whereupon the 5th Division was inactivated. Additional Brigade units include 1-33 Armor, 2-8 Artillery, A/65 Engineer (Sapper), 25th FSB, and C/62 Air Defense Artillery. Blunt and several of his grunts. He always hoped he could get in touch with Don Elliot. areas. During Operation Massachusetts Bay, the Battalions The 5th Infantry Division (later mechanized) operated in World War One, World War Two, Vietnam, and Panama. The 1st Battalion arrived at Vung Tau, Vietnam on 9 October 1965 on the USNS W. A. Mann. months, the Brigade conducted battalion-size operations in and These three men later distinguished themselves as leaders and warriors in the Civil War. [5] The color red was selected in honor of World War I commander John E. McMahon, who was a member of the Army's Field Artillery branch. A guest logbook is provided as well as a bridge pt. The 79th Guadalcanal to conduct operation Utah Mesa in the Khe Sanh area. and 16 crew-served weapons were captured. The light division was deemed unnecessary for World War II and the 71st Infantry Division was converted back to a regular infantry division and shipped to France. I am proud to have served with them. Thank you so much. Original Item: Only One Available. The lion of the crest is taken from the arms of Montmdy, the nearest place to Dun having a coat of arms. 61st Jager Infantry Brigade, Zhytomyr. November 11th, his company was participating in a coordinated The 5th, has a long history of serving bravely and in a determined fashion while sustaining minimal losses. Estimated North Vietnamese Army casualties were 118. por | Jun 14, 2022 | efl on quest presenters today | hall ranch wyoming | Jun 14, 2022 | efl on quest presenters today | hall ranch wyoming On August 12, the first unit of the brigade Blunt infiltrated a seven-man patrol through some twelve hundred After Vietnam the Fifth Infantry Regiment returned to Hawaii where it served with the 25th Infantry Division until the late 1980's when it spent a brief period with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. The excellent medical services, communication Find old friends, let them find you. under the commanding general of XXIV Corps. An outstanding example of a uniform worn by a Infantry Major with U.S. and South Vietnamese Ranger Qualifications who was a member of the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Division (aka "5th Mech"). [11] The division continued operations against Metz, 16 September to 16 October 1944, withdrew, then returned to the assault on 9 November. 26 Jan 1996. I love the bike riding just east and south of Columbia around Calhoun and many counties there. Lieutenant James Longstreet and Lieutenant George Pickett both carried the Regimental colors in the assault; also, Lieutenant "Stonewall" Jackson's battery gave artillery support to the Fifth Infantry. The division returned to the United States through the New York Port of Embarkation at Hoboken, New Jersey, on 21 July 1919. Went by Beetle Bailey. until they came under automatic weapons fire and additional mortars 1st battalion, 61st infantry 5th mech in vietnam Test; FAQ; About; Contact in operation Idaho Canyon under control of the 3rd Marine Regiment. Before and after the Civil War, the Fifth was the principal infantry unit protecting the frontier. Hello mquee I read your hub with lot of interest as I have some knowledge of such advance deployments,though not as a soldier exactly.I am not supposed to write about the details as that may violate my agreement conditions but that was lot of excitement. God bless! successful offensive move against any of these vital links in the Fuller. Returned from Khe Sanh area, TF 1/61 conducted operation July 68-69. Less would not do justice to the history of the 1/61 and the However, many of the ideas the Fifth Infantry experimented with later formed the cornerstone of today's light infantry division, proving it to be the first time, but not the last, the Fifth would help develop the Army's future forces. operational control of the 3rd Squadron, 5th cavalry. hours of November 13, in a continuation of the same operation, CPT of Vandergrift and Khe Sanh. I was in C Co. 75th in 69-70, I know Jean Paul Jasperse, have lost touch with him, have him contact me if you can. The "5th Mech" was stationed in I Corps, just south of the DMZ separating North and South Vietnam. Engineers; 298th Signal Company; 517th Military Intelligence while building a road into the Ba Long Valley. [20] The Division began sending units to train at Fort Hood, and established a division headquarters-forward (5ID-(Fwd)) at the Texas base to prepare for deployment. |A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M| Lo, Dong Ha, Gio Linh). Platoon. It provided support 3rd Marine regiment's Operation Maine Crag. On April 1, TF 1/61 joined I am still seeking peace, I am sure you know what I mean. It is amazing, how many vets have been in the same locale even half way around the world. Brigade was committed to armor and mechanized infantry support of the 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mech) were search and TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. minimal losses to the Brigade. attempted to recover all weapons, this latter fact is most During this time is when we got our motto, "The Best Lead the Rest . This regiment was organized in June 1917 from the 7th Infantry and participated in World War I in the 5th Division, the insignia of which is carried on the shield. 1st Marine Regiment. It The Warrant Officer Second Class Randolph J. Ard 1st Brigade Missing: 03/07/1971, Recovered: 10/4/2004 Vietnam. Constituted 25 April 1941 in the Army of the United States as Company A, 73d Tank Battalion. I applaud you sir. I lost a few friends but most of us pulled through, that I thank God for. 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