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STRIKEVietnam War Weekly HistoryAugust 7th – August 13th 2016Issue: 8Brief History of the 501st, 502nd and 2nd BrigadeThe 502nd, or “five-oh-deuce”, was activated July 1, 1941 at Fort Benning, Georgia as the 502ndparachute infantry battalion, as an experimental unit formed to test the doctrine and tactics ofparachute assaults. The 502nd entered combat in World War II on June 6, 1944, by jumping intoNormandy, with allied forces landing on D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Between 1945 and1964. A major reorganization took place on 3 February 1964, when the 2nd Brigade of the 101stAirborne was activated at Fort Campbell, replacing the 1st Airborne Battle Group, 501st InfantryRegiment. The reorganization from the battle groups to brigades and battalions placed twobattalions of the 502nd in different brigades of the 101st.The 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry was in the 1st Brigade with 1-327th and 2-327th Infantry. Whichdeployed to Vietnam and arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam on 29 July 1965, they were commandedby the most notable commander LTC Hank “The Gunfighter” Emerson.The new 2nd Brigade’s original organic battalionswere the 1st and 2d Battalions, 501st Infantry, andthe 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry. December 1967 the501st, 502nd and 2nd Brigade deployed by C-141aircraft and arrived at Bien Hoa Airbase on 13December 1967. Over the next five years, Soldiersof the “Ready to Go” Brigade participated in twelvecampaigns, compiling of a distinguished combatrecord as well as an enviable reputation for successin the rehabilitation of a war-torn nation. The Brigade redeployed to Fort Campbell in April 1972.Prepared by: Ryan P. Niebuhr
During this week, in the span of 8 years since the 501st Infantry Regiment, 502nd Infantry Regiment and2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division deployed in support of the Vietnam War the following are fromAfter Action Reports, Staff Duty Logs, and Personal Accounts.07 August 1967Operation HOOD RIVER: A/2-502 IN killed 3 VC and captured 2 weapons at BS 443781, near the location of theprevious day’s contact. That evening Alpha Company made several more contacts in the same general vicinity, resultingin 4 VC (BC), 1 weapon, and 26 detainees. Also, MIKE force continued to attract refugees, and other units made sporadiccontacts resulting in several VC (BC) and 3 POW. (Operation Hood River After Action Report; 12 August 1967)07 August 1967Operation HOOD River: B/2-502 IN had contact in vicinity BS 365841, 1 VC with carbine coming from the North; VC ranto the North wearing Black PJ’s (HQ, 2-502 IN; DA Form 1594; 7 August 1967)07 August 19681-502 IN conducted RIF operations. C/1-502 conducted CA and engaged 1 VC with negative assessment.07 August 1969Contact for the day began at 0840H, vic. BS095940, as A/1-502 engaged two NVA with small arms fire at 40 metersresulting in 1 NVA KIA and 1 weapon captured. At 1130H, vic. AS0849333, an element of A/1-502 found a large hutcomplex which contained two individual weapons. At 1530H, vic. BS132969, an element of B/1-502 captured two .51caliber machineguns and uncovered 3 NVA graves.07 August 1970Operation TEXAS STAR: A/2-502 found a tunnel complex with an M-60 machine gun.08 – 13 August 1967Operation HOOD RIVER: A/2-502 IN received small arms fire from a location in the 2/327 IN AO, resulting in 3 US WHA.Permission was obtained from the 2/327 IN to engage the enemy with Artillery and Gunships, and after searching thearea, Alpha Company located 2 BC (BC) with 2 weapons.Units continued to search the area, making small contacts, discovering rice caches, and collecting refugees, until 12August, when a stand-down was held in the AO. Units were resupplied in preparation for the next operation, which beganon 13 August with an air-mobile assault to another AO further north. (Operation Hood River After Action Report; 12August 1967)08 August 1967Operation HOOD RIVER: 2/502 IN continued search and destroy operation in zone. Numerous contacts were made byCharlie Company with 1 VC KIA attempting to penetrate their perimeter; Alpha Company with 1 BC KAI in an ambush;Charlie Company ambushed killing 1 BC; Alpha Company engaged several snipers. 2 US WHA and 2BC KIA. (HQ, 2502 IN; DA Form 1594; 8 August 1967)08 – 09 August 1968The 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry, National Police Field Forces (61 Personnel), a Popular Force Squad, a Psyops broadcastteam, elements of the Provincial Reconnaissance Units and Police Special Branch Teams conducted a cordon operationin the hamlets of An Truyen (YD8126) and Ap Trieu Son (YD8027). Numerous agents’ reports had indicated thepresence of at least one VC platoon in the area. In addition, information from agents also described the methods whichthe VC used to elude the previous allied sweeps through the same area. If the US/RF/PF forces swept overland, VCobservers in observation posts located in pagodas fired warning shots, and the VC hid in the nearby rice paddy andmarshy areas. If the allied forces came by helicopter, the VC observers would warn the VC to hide in the bunkercomplexes in the vicinity of hamlets. To preclude similar occurrences, the 1-501st INF coordinated with the local RF/PF,NPFF and US Navy elements to conduct combined operations.08 – 09 August 1968The 1-501st Inf, National Police Field Forces (61 personnel), a Popular Force squad, a Psyops broadcast team, elementsof the Provincial Reconnaissance Units and Police Special Branch Teams conducted a cordon operation in the hamlets ofAn Truyen (YD 8126) and Ap Trieu Son (YD 8027). Numerous agent reports had indicated the presence of at least oneVC platoon in the area. In addition, information from agents also described the methods which the VC used to elude theprevious allied sweeps through the same area. If the US/RF/PF forces swept overland, VC observers in observation postslocated in pagodas fired warning shots, and the VC hid in the nearby rice paddy and marshy areas. If the allied forcescame by helicopter, the VC observers would warn the VC to hide in the bunker complexes in the vicinity of the hamlets.To preclude similar occurrences, the 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry coordinated with the local RF/PF, NPFF and US Navyelements to conduct a combined operation. On the morning of 8 August, Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie Companies, 1stBattalion, 501st Infantry, with NPFF forces, swept overland and established a cordon around the two hamlets.Simultaneously, US Navy Patrol Air Cushion Vehicles (PACV), not previously used in the area, a waited approximately 5km away far the word to move to the scene of the cordon. After the cordon was established, the PACV’s swept toward thecordoned hamlets. Following the arrival of the PACV's, observation of the VC movement and their suspected locationswas maintained by helicopters, which flew to the scene only after the VC had committed themselves to hiding in the water.The ability of the PACV's to enter the shallow marshy areas, combined with concussion grenades thrown into the ricepaddies and the noise of the PACV’s, caused the hiding VC to vacate their watery hiding places. Following interrogation ofthe 104 detainees, 23 were classified as PW's and 40 were classified as Civil Defendants (law violators).The An Truyen Operation was based on reliable intelligence which led to the conception of a plan which combinedAirborne-Naval-Vietnamese forces to exploit this intelligence. The plan provided inherent flexibility and made maximumPrepared by: Ryan P. Niebuhr
use of the advantages of the air cushion vehicles. The professional manner in which the operation was executed isevident as 43 VC were killed and 23 VC and 11 individual weapons captured without a single friendly casualty. It alsopoints out the advantages of changing tactics, and using new techniques and equipment. The key elements of thissuccessful operation were the quick reaction to good intelligence, maximum use of available resources, detailed planningand coordination, a tactical concept different from the norm, and surprise. (Operation Report of 101st Airborne Division forPeriod Ending 31 October 1968, RCS CSFOR-65 (R1))08 August 19681-502 IN continued with RIF operations. C/1-502 conducted CA and Recon had established ambushes. Recon had lightcontact with 3 VC, negative assessment.08 August 1969Activity was very light today as only one minor contact was reported. At 0935H, vic. BS182973, D/1-501 found 5 VCbodies killed by artillery. At 1055H, vic. BS128968, B/1-501 OPCON to the 1-502 received small arms fire from anunknown size enemy force, suffering 1 wounded.08 August 1970Operation TEXAS STAR: A/2-502 found a tunnel09 August 1966Operation JOHN PAUL JONES: General Pearson believed that he could trap the North Vietnamese and on 9 August heordered Colonel Dietrich’s 2d Battalion of the 502d Infantry to leapfrog over the withdrawing enemy and work eastwardtoward Colonel Collin’s 1st of the 327th. Neither unit found anyone to fight, so both returned to base on the fourteenth andfifteenth to prepare for Phase III. ( AAR, Opn John Paul Jones, 1st BDE, 101st ABN DIV, p 5; Weekly Sums, 31 Jul-6 Augand 14-20 Aug 66, 1st BDE, 101st ABN DIV, 7 and 21 Aug 66, box 10, 70A/4868, RG 319, NARA; Combat Operations,Stemming the Tide, May 1965 to October 1966; John M. Carland)09 August 1967Operation HOOD RIVER: C/2-502 IN between 1030 – 1105 hours found a Hospital complex with 3 hootches which were10 x 40 and contained two tables, also found tunnel complex 15 feet below ground, 4 feet in diameter and 40 meters longwith part of it caved in, and 30 Bottles of penicillin were found at BS464796. Complex was destroyed and the Companypicked up 4 detainees all military age and up to 25 refugees: 7 females and 18 children. (HQ, 2-502 Daily Staff Journal orDuty Officers Log; DA Form 1594; 09 August 1967)09 August 1967Operation HOOD RIVER: Mortar Platoon, 2-502 IN between 1125-1135 hours spotted 5 VC wearing Black PJ’s movingeast at BS459804 and fired upon after refusing to be captured. Results 1VC KIA and 4 fled east after engagement. (HQ,2-502 Daily Staff Journal or Duty Officers Log; DA Form 1594; 09 August 1967)09 August 19681-502 had intensive operations, including Eagle Flights by B/1-502 and CA by Recon. Total for the day were: 2 VCcaptured by B/1-502, who also come under mortar attack and had 3 WIA.09 August 1969At 1530H, vic. BS105931, an element of B/1-502 found 1 grave approximately 2 days old which contained 1 NVA dressedin khakis.09 August 1970Operation TEXAS STAR: A/2-502 found more bunkers.10 August 1967Operation HOOD RIVER: At 0145 hours A/2-502 IN at BS438777 was probed by several VC and 1 grenade was thrown.Alpha Company returned fire with a result of 1 US WHA and evacuated. (HQ, 2-502 Daily Staff Journal or Duty OfficersLog; DA Form 1594; 10 August 1967)10 August 1968A/1-502 IN secured An Lo Bridge and established ambushes. They sprang ambush, vic. YD6131, resulting in 2 NVAcaptured. The NVA said they were from the 9th NVA regiment. A/1-502 encountered many BBT's, resulting in 2 KIAand2 WIA. B/1-502 RIF to vic. YD6534, killed 1 VC and captured 2 while conducting RIF operation to vic. YD6334. Theycontinued RIF to the south, finding a base camp. Resulting in 5 VC KIA, 5 VC captured and 3 VC. Several weaponswere also captured. Later while in NDP, B/1-502 was mortared, hit with SA fire and RPG, they had 1 KIA and 11 WIA.10 August 1969Operations continued with light enemy contact as the Brigade began preparation to move north and rejoin the 101st AbnDiv. The 1-501 moved from field locations and firebases by UH1H and CH47 to FSSE at CAMP PAPE to stage for furthermovement by C130 on 11 August. In ground action, at 0920H, vic. BS106947, an element of A/1-502 found a grave with 1NVA KIA.10 August 1970Operation TEXAS STAR: A/2-502 2nd Platoon took incoming direct fire with no casualties.11 – 16 August 19691-502 IN continued RIF, security of An Lo Bridge, and Rome plow operations with very light contact. A/1-502 was takenoff of An Lo security and B/1-502 replaced them. D/1-502 was at FSB Georgia.11 August 1969Operation LAMAR PLAIN continued as the first elements of the Brigade departed from TAM KY South to return to theOPCON of the 101st Airborne Division. The last element of the 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry departed TAM KY S by C130 at1340H. In other activities, the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry released two companies to the OPCON of the 1 -46 andextracted two others to FSSE, CAMP PAPE. In the only action reported at 1220H, vic. BT128059, an Air Force FACobserved and engaged with ARA several VC in black pajamas, killing one.12 August 1969The 1-501 returned OPCON to the 2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, upon arrival at CAMP EVANS. In the only contactof the day, at 1015H, vic. BT181046, an element of B/1-46 engaged 4 enemy dressed in black pajamas and captured 1AK47.Prepared by: Ryan P. Niebuhr
12 – 13 August 1967Operation BENTON: 2/502d Inf with 1 Co MIKE Force DS made airmobile assault from Veghel AO into area NW of ChuLai. Lift started at 1157H complete 1724H. A Co. made airmobile assault from BS444778 to LZ BT204125. First liftbegan 1350H completed 1426H. B Co. made airmobile assault form PZ BS420796 to LZ BT210088. First lift 1513Hcompleted 1545H. At 1700H BT210088 received automatic and small arms fire; results 1 US WIA SRS 2-13. C Co.made airmobile assault from PZ BS468797 to LZ BT238142. First lift 1510H completed 1645H. Tac CP locatedBS468813 with Heavy Mortar platoon made airmobile assault to LZ BT238142, first lift 1157H completed 1724H. At16000H BT238147 saw 3 VC wearing khaki’s moving South carrying wpns; fired up with neg. results, enemy fled North,SRS 1-13. RCN made airmobile assault form PZ BS436797 to LZ BT238142. First lift 1157H completed 1245H. MIKEForce made airmobile assault from PZ BS480793 to LZ BT250102. First lift 1642H completed 1709H. (SITREP REPORTNO: 224, MAJ David P. Perrine, S-3)12 August 1970Operation TEXAS STAR: 2/502 Battalion returned to Camp Eagle to be refitted for a new mission.13 August 1967Operation BENTON: At 1700 hours near BT210088 Company B, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 502d Infantry was engaged byan unknown size enemy force. The enemy employed rockets, rifle grenades, machine guns, and small arms fire.Company B returned fire and called for artillery. As the company attempted to maneuver, it was met with intense enemyfire and the company consolidated their position and requested Air Force C-47 aircraft with miniguns (“Spooky”). Theenemy continued to attack with small arms until 2350 hours. He then employed 60mm mortars, 40mm rocket launcherfire and rifle grenades and two companies attacked the perimeter. Company B countered with small arms, machine guns,gunships and “Spooky.” The fire fight continued until 0155 hours, 14 August 1967, when the enemy broke contact was 35enemy killed (Confirmed); 11 AK-47’s, 5 SKS, 2 RPD machine guns and several Chicom grenades captured; 5 US Killedand 15 wounded. (Operation BETNTON After Action Report, 28 September 1967)13 – 14 August 1967Operation BENTON: This day ended Operation HOODRIVER and the start of Operation BENTON, which took placesome 35 kilometers to the north. Operation BENTON wasinitiated with a battalion ( ) air-mobile assault from VEHELAO into five LZ’s in COLOMBY AO on the afternoon of thetoday. The TAC CP was established and secured by theRecondos and the Mortar Platoon, and all companies closedon their LZ’s and began to sweep west. At this point a majorcontact began to take shape for the STRIKE FORCE. At1600H, Bravo Company led off its extensively mined LZ to theNW by the 1st Platoon, which began receiving heavy enemyfire 200 meters out. This fire consisted of rockets, riflegrenades, machine gun (RPD) fire, and small arms fire. Oneof the first rockets to explode hit the Platoon Leader,wounding him fatally (he died of wounds several days later).The 1st Platoon answered the fire and called for Artillery, butthe enemy was well dug into concealed positions, forcing thetroopers to break contact and pull back to the LZ with thewounded. The 2nd Platoon, at 1715H, moved 200 meters tothe NE, where it also was stopped by enemy fire. Afterengaging the enemy force in a heavy firefight, the 2nd Platoonwas ordered to return to the LZ, and the whole companybegan digging in for the night. During this time, RANGERjoined Bravo Company, and medevac choppers beganremoving the wounded. Without exception, medevac andammo resupply ships were greeted with automatic weaponsfire form surrounding enemy positions. Starting at 1800H, theperimeter was brought under strong enemy fire form thenorth, west, and south. Rifle grenades began to fall inside theperimeter, but there was no ground attack at this time. Firingslacked off at 2000H, and the wounded were evacuated. At2350H, Bravo Company began receiving 60mm and 82mmmortar rounds from the north, NW and south. This wasfollowed by rockets, rifle grenades, and machine gun fire, andat 0100H the first ground attack, and estimated VC Company, hit the 3rd Platoon from the SE. This attack was broken upby gunships, artillery, and Air Force mini-guns mounted on a C-47. Another company-size assault from the NE wasturned back before it got within hand-grenade range of the perimeter. The main ground attack came from the west, andtwo enemy companies advanced to within five meters of the perimeter before the 1st and 4th Platoon beat them back. At0145H the enemy began a general retreat, collecting his dead and wounded. Moderate firing continued until 0315H, thenenemy activity ceased. At daybreak a police of battlefield found 35 enemy dead and 18 weapons, plus large amounts ofammunition and equipment. Friendly losses were 19 WHA and 2 KHA; no equipment was lost to the enemy. BravoCompany is being recommended for valorous unit award for this action. (HQ, 2D Battalion, 502d Infantry After ActionReport; 5 September 1967)Prepared by: Ryan P. Niebuhr
13 – 14 August 1967Operation BENTON: 2/502d Inf with 1 Co MIKE Force DS continues search and destroy operations in assigned AO. At1015H BT212113 C&C A/C spotted 1VC; results 1VC (BC) SRS 4-14. A Co. continues to search and destroy in assignedAO. At 1845H BT209129 found hootch complex; results destroyed SRS3-13. At 1105H BT201120 contact with 2VC;result 1 VC (BC), 1 AK47, 1 Mauser SRS 5-14. At 1530 BT201117 contact with 1VC; results 1VC (BC), 1 Carbine SRS 614. B Co. continues to search and destroy in assigned AO. Continuation of SRS 2-13; results 19US WIA, 2 US KIA, enemy losses, 35NVA (BC), 11 AK47, 5 SKS, 2 RPD’s, 3 Chicom grenades, assorted ammo, and clothing (SRS 2-13). At0605H BT203094 received sniper fire called Artillery; results negative, SRS 1-14. At 1330H BT208090 found 1 body;results 1VC (BC) (By Arty) (SRS-6-14). C Co. continues to search and destroy in assigned AO. At 0900H BT231133received sniper fire; results 1VC (BC), picked up 1 old man 2 children SRS 2-14. At 0936H BT221137 contact 2VC;results 1 VC (BC) SRS 3-14. TAC CP at BT238142, with Heavy Mortar Platoon continues to provide close supportingfires for TAC CP, and C Battery 2/320th Arty, and run patrols in the vicinity of same, MIKE force continues to search anddestroy in assigned area. (SITREP NO: 225, MAJ David P. Perrine, S-3)13 August 1968The 1-502 moved two companies to FSSE, TAM KY to assume a security mission.13 August 1970Operation TEXAS STAR: 2/502 IN Battalion moved from Camp Eagle to FSB Barnett. Upon arrival at their LZ, ACompany found two dead NVA, and shortly afterward received incoming 60mm mortar fire. Recon Platoon also foundaction, killing four NVA and having one US KHA along with 3 US WIA.13 August 19702d Battalion, 502d Infantry (Airborne) begins Operation COMEBACK RIDGE in the Khe TA Laou Valley, Quang TriProvince.Prepared by: Ryan P. Niebuhr
During this week, in the span of 8 years since the 501st Infantry Regiment, 502nd Infantry Regiment and2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division deployed in support of the Vietnam War the following awards wereawarded to the service members during combat operations.19 x Silver Star Medal (4 x Posthumously)9 x Bronze Star Medal with Valor (1 x Posthumously)2 x Bronze Star Medal (2 x Posthumously)3 x Army Commendation Medal with Valor14 x Purple Heart Medal (13 x Posthumously)35 x Air Medal2 x Died of Non-Hostile Injury or Illness07 August 1970The following Soldiers: SP4 Michael J. Blinston (1-OLC) and SP4 George E. McDonnell (2-OLC) (HHC/1-502 IN) earnedthe Bronze Star Medal with Valor for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republicof Vietnam.07 August 1970SSG Robert G. Hansen (C/1-501 IN) died from Non-hostile causes in the Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam.09 August 1966SP4 Joe T. Johnson (A/2-502 IN) was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in connection with militaryoperations against a hostile force. (HQ; 1BDE, 101st ABN DIV; General Order No. 391; 13 Aug 66)10 August 1968PFC Paul G. Olenzuk (A/1-502 IN) earned the Purple Heart Medal (Posthumously) for military merit and for woundsreceived in action resulting in his death form metal fragment wounds while on combat operation when hit by fragmentsfrom hostile booby trap during an ambush vicinity of the An Loa Bridge, 17km West-Northwest of Hue Citadel in the ThuaThien Province, Republic of Vietnam.10 August 1968SP4 George E. Valker (A/1-502 IN) earned the Purple Heart Medal (Posthumously) for military merit and for woundsreceived in action resulting in his death form metal fragment wounds while on combat operation when hit by fragmentsfrom hostile booby trap during an ambush vicinity of the An Loa Bridge, 17km West-Northwest of Hue Citadel in the ThuaThien Province, Republic of Vietnam.10 August 1968PFC Albert R. Haynes (E/1-502 IN) earned the Purple Heart Medal (Posthumously) for military merit and for woundsreceived in action resulting in his death form metal fragment wounds while on combat operation when hit by fragmentsfrom hostile booby trap in the Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam. PFC Haynes was admitted to a US hospital shipand placed on the VSI list when he later expired.10 August 1968SP4 Michael B. Snyder (E/1-502 IN) earned the Purple Heart Medal (Posthumously) for military merit and for woundsreceived in action resulting in his death form metal fragment wounds while on combat operation when hit by fragmentsfrom hostile booby trap in the Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam.Prepared by: Ryan P. Niebuhr
10 August 1968SP4 Raymond G. Kriskovich (B/1-502 IN) earned the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal (Posthumously) formilitary merit and for wounds received in action resulting in his death while on combat operation when hit by hostile rocketattack in the Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam.10 August 1968CPL Richard K. Criswell (E/2-501 IN) earned the Purple Heart (Posthumously) Purple Heart Medal (Posthumously) formilitary merit and for wounds received in action resulting in his death while on combat operation when hit by hostile rocketattack in the Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam.11 August 1969The Following Soldiers: CPT David T. Gibson, 1LT Donald F. Gourley Jr., 1LT Daniel L. O’Neill, 1LT Kim E. Scharmen,SFC Issac Weyward Jr., SFC Lester E. Tarkington Jr., SSG Walter L. Jensen, SSG Kenneth E. Buesing, SSG Thomas G.Silva Jr. SGT Frane M. Clark, SGT Vester R. Green, SGT Dale S. Hardman, SGT Willie D. Hill Jr., SGT Wallace H.Kruesi, SGT Terry P. Kuhlenbege, SGT Richard C. Laraway, SGT Donald G. Lewis, SGT Elmer O. Neises, SGT John O.Perkins, SGT David Ratliff, SGT Raymond L Searcy, SFC Dempsey W. Grice, SP4 James C. Baugh, SP4 Arliss E. Buell,SP4 James M. Cannon, SP4 Leonard D. Cole, SP4 Jack W. Cummiskey, SP4 David E. Cutright, SP4 George H. DrapeJr., SP4 Erwin A. Dunstatter, SP4 Santiago J. Erevia, SP4 James S. Garr, SP4 James P. Glemser, SP4 Robert C.Goodpaster, and SP4 David A. Johnson (C/1-501st IN) was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement whileparticipating in aerial flight operations.11 August 1969SGT Roy V. Rawlin (C/2-502 IN) earned the Purple Heart (Posthumously) for military merit and for wounds received inaction resulting in his death while on a combat operation when a hostile force was encountered in the Thua ThienProvince, Republic of Vietnam. SGT Rawlin was admitted to a military medical facility, placed on the VSI list, and laterexpired.12 August 1966PFC Robert O. Davis (HHC/2-502 IN) earned the Purple Heart (Posthumously) for military merit and for wounds receivedin action resulting in his death from gunshot wound to the left eye received in hostile ground action in the Phu YenProvince, Republic of Vietnam.13 Augustin 1967CPL Danny L. Ingles (B/2-502 IN) earned the Purple Heart Medal (Posthumously) for miltary merit and for woundsreceived in action resulting in his death while on combat operation when hit by hostile automatic weapons fire 11km E-SEof Tien Phuoc in the Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam.13 August 1967SGT Johnnie H. Patterson (B/2-502 IN) earned the Purple Heart (Posthumously) for military merit and for woundsreceived in action resulting in his death while on combat operation when he was hit by hostile small arms fire 11km E-SEof Tien Phuoc in the Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam.13 August 19681SG Philip R. Fink (A/1-502 IN) earned the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart (Posthumously) for military merit and forwounds received in action resulting in his death while on combat operation when hit by fragments form hostile booby trapin the Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam. 1SG Fink was admitted to a military hospital, placed on the VSI list, andlater expired.Prepared by: Ryan P. Niebuhr
13 August 1968CPL Michael W. Sinibaldi (B/2-502 IN) earned the Purple Heart (Posthumously) for military merit and for wounds receivedin action resulting in his death while on combat operation when hit by hostile small arms fire in the Thua Thien Province,Republic of Vietnam.13 August 1969PFC Michael J. Holloway (C/1-502 IN) died from Non-hostile causes when he drowned while checking Sampans at PohlBridge, RTE 547 at Perfume River 8 KM South of HUE in the Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam.13 August 1970CPL Russell L. Bahrke Jr. (E/2-502 IN) earned the Purple Heart (Posthumously) for military merit and for wounds receivedin action resulting in his death from small arms gun fire wounds in the Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam.Prepared by: Ryan P. Niebuhr
STRIKE HISTORY (Citation’s and Awards):09 August 1967SFC Robert E. Jones (B/2-502 IN) was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Valor for heroism in connection withmilitary operations against a hostile force. Sergeant Jones distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 9August 1967 in the Republic of Viet Nam. While Sergeant Jones’ platoon was occupying a night ambush position, aseven-foot black bear violently attacked five men in the command post group. Sergeant Jones, realizing the danger andseriousness of the situation, and also taking into consideration the danger of firing within the perimeter, took immediateaction. With complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Jones grasped the attacking bear around the head with hisbare hands and tried to get it away from his comrades. Although suffering from deep claw marks, he managed to wrestlethe bear away from the men and drive him off, thus preventing serious wounds and possible loss of life to his comrades.Sergeant Jones’ devotion to duty and personal courage were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service,and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. (HQ, 1st BDE, 101st ABN DIV; General OrdersNumber 2563; 08 November 1967)09 August 1968SGT Coulbourn M. Dykes (A/1-501 IN) was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Valor for heroism in theRepublic of Vietnam on 9 August 1968. Sergeant Dykes distinguished himself while serving as a squad leader ofCompany A, 1st Battalion (Airborne) 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division during the conduct of the highly successfulland, water, and air cordon operation in the vicinity of the hamlets of Trieu Son and An Truyen, Thua Thien Province,Republic of Vietnam, which delivered a crushing blow to the Viet Cong infrastructure, military and political, with in the PhuVang District. Sergeant Dykes’ squad, while participating in a sweep of the hamlet of Trieu Son, came under a suddenand accurate volume of sniper fire. Immediately, Sergeant Dykes skillfully maneuvered his men into positions of coverwhere they, under his decisive leadership, swiftly succeeded in silencing the sniper position. Upon observing a group ofthree Viet Cong which was attempting to reach the cordon, Sergeant Dykes, unhesitatingly, left his position of relativesafety and singlehandedly captured the fleeing enemy. Sergeant Dykes’ personal bravery and devotion to duty were inkeeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the UnitedStates Army.13 August 1967LTC Ralph Puckett Jr. (HHC/2-502 IN) was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (1-OLC) for extraordinary heroism inconnection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while servingwith Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 502d Infantry, 1st Brigade, 101st AirborneDivision. Lieutenant Colonel Puckett distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 13 August 1967 whileserving as Commanding Officer of an airborne infantry battalion on combat operations near Duc Pho. Shortly afterelements of his unit were heavily engaged by a hostile battalion, Colonel Puckett landed in the battle zone to coordinatedefenses and to assess the battlefield situation. Disregarding his own safety, he moved across a heavily mined area tothe point of the most ferocious fighting to direct and inspire his men against the hostile force. Other elements weresavag
Airborne was activated at Fort Campbell, replacing the 1st Airborne Battle Group, 501st Infantry Regiment. The reorganization from the battle groups to brigades and battalions placed two battalions of the 502nd in different brigades of the 101st. The 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry was in the 1st Brigade with 1-327th and 2-327th Infantry. Which
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Designed by Cardiff Archaeological Illustration and Design Software: Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design Premium EXCAVATIONS AT CAERAU HILLFORT, CARDIFF, SOUTH WALES, 2014 National Primary Reference Number (NPRN) 94517 Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument No. GM018. Contents 1. Introduction 1 2. Background 3 3. Previous Archaeological Work 7 4. Project Aims & Objectives 9 5. Excavation Methodology 13 6 .
