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The 173rd Abn Bde and possibly the 82nd Abn Div reportedly made a combat jump in Vietnam. The 101st Abn was redesignated an Airmobile Division in Vietnam, however the unit patches tab still retained it's AIRBORNE designation, and stationary reflected the title, "101st Airborne (Airmobile) Division."
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Who won the Vietnam War battle of hamburger?
The US Army's 101st Airborn Division (Ambl).
Is there a list of soldiers who served with the 101st Airborne Division during Vietnam?
There are many sites online. The American War Library is one of many,101st airborne is not what 101st airborne is now,there was so many in Vietnam 101st,well 82nd-101st,if you know the regiment,company name,infantry,e.t.c. if you are looking for a specific person helps a lot.example: ---U.S. Army, Company A, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division---***also any medals given,*bronze/silver star...and so on helps in research***The US military site in the related link is also a good place to search.
Were there any actors killed in the Vietnam war?
Earl Flynn's son Sean was MIA (civilian correspondent); Jimmy Stewart's step son was KIA (USMC Lieutenant); Chuck Norris's brother was KIA (101st Abn Div) in Vietnam.
What equipment did the 101st use on d day?
The 101st jumped with only their personal weapons and equipment.
Where was the 158th helicopter assault bn In Vietnam?
The best way (other than the "Order of Battle Vietnam" book) is knowing what division it was assigned to. And divisions moved around a lot in South Vietnam; if the 158th was with the 101st Abn Div (Ambl) in '70, '71 then it was in I Corps at Phu Bai (which had Camp Eagle & Camp Evans as part of the Phu Bai command).
Does the 101st wear maroon berets?
No. The 101st Airborne is no longer an airborne division. It's has been the 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division since Vietnam (I think). They wear the black berets. I was in 1st Brigade. -Keith
Did the ist cav div in Vietnam make any combat jumps?
Negative, the first cav was the Army's airmobility force. They were not an airborne(paratrooper) unit. I believe that the only large scale jump was made by the 101st in 1967.
Who won the Vietnam War battle of hamburger?
The US Army's 101st Airborn Division (Ambl).
Where can you get information about Brigadier General Timothy who led the 101st Airborne in Vietnam in 1967?
For a start, obtain the book titled, "VIETNAM ORDER OF BATTLE", By Shelby L. Stanton
What engineering co. at camp eagle in Vietnam?
What year? In 1971 the 101st Airborne Div. (Airmobile) was there. You need to see Shelby's book "Vietnam Order of Battle." That book lists all the USA (US Army) units in the Nam. From 1968 to January 1972 the 27th Combat Engineers and the 101st Airborne Engineers.
Do you have a list of names of soldiers killed in Vietnam 1965 from Airborne 179?
The ARVN's may have had some regiments by that number; but not the US. The only US Army (Marines didn't use em) Airborne Divisions and Brigades in Vietnam were: 1. 82nd Abn 2. 173rd Abn 3. 101st Abn (Ambl) US Special Forces are not counted. The 101st Abn was technically an Airmobile Division in Vietnam. There was actually controversy in Vietnam on whether or not the 101st shoulder patch should be changed to read (on the tab) AIRMOBILE instead of AIRBORNE. As any active duty servicemember can tell you, they still read "Airborne."
When did Leo P Molina serve in Vietnam?
Leo P. Molina served in Vietnam in 1968 - 1969. He served in Company C, 2d Battalian, 3rd Birgade, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne.
Is there a list of soldiers who served with the 101st Airborne Division during Vietnam?
There are many sites online. The American War Library is one of many,101st airborne is not what 101st airborne is now,there was so many in Vietnam 101st,well 82nd-101st,if you know the regiment,company name,infantry,e.t.c. if you are looking for a specific person helps a lot.example: ---U.S. Army, Company A, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division---***also any medals given,*bronze/silver star...and so on helps in research***The US military site in the related link is also a good place to search.
101st air born firebase Apollo year 1971 Vietnam?
I was a 101st mechanic on Apollo Fire Base from Dec 1971 to Feb 1972 (until base closed down). Dan Rynd
Were there any actors killed in the Vietnam war?
Earl Flynn's son Sean was MIA (civilian correspondent); Jimmy Stewart's step son was KIA (USMC Lieutenant); Chuck Norris's brother was KIA (101st Abn Div) in Vietnam.
What is fsb ripcord?
Fire Support Base Ripcord was the former Marine Base called J. J. Carrol, and was occupied by the 101st Airborne. It was the last major US battle of the Vietnam War.
What equipment did the 101st use on d day?
The 101st jumped with only their personal weapons and equipment.
