Citations and Campaign Participations

1st Brigade,
5th Mechanized Infantry Division

in The Republic of Vietnam

1st BRIGADE, 5th INFANTRY DIVISION (Mech)

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mech)

RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70; 8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72

"A" TROOP, 4th SQUADRON, 12th CAVALRY

RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 9, 79, amended DAGO 42, 72

A 4/12 Cav, Less 1st & 3d Platoons
RVN Gallantry Cross w/palm-26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70.

1st Platoon
RVN Gallantry Cross w/ palm-26 Aug-2 Nov 68 and 25 Nov-9 Dec 68, DAGO 43,70

3d Platoon
RVN Gallantry Cross w/ palm-26 Aug-2 Nov 68 and 22 Nov-25 Nov 68, DAGO 43,70

MANEUVERS BATTALIONS

1st BATTALION, 11th INFANTRY
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43,70; 8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 41, 72

"B" Company
Others: (N) Meritorious Unit Commendation--31 Aug-9 Dec 68, DAGO 32, 73
 
"D" Company
Valorous Unit Award--11-15 Nov 69, DAGO 52, 74
 
1st BATTALION, 61st INFANTRY (Mech)
Valorous Unit Award--11-15 Nov 69, DAGO 52, 74
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72; 26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC--30 & 31 Oct 70, DAGO 24, 72
 
"A" Company
Others: (N) Meritorious Unit Commendation--20-33 Nov 68 DAGO 32, 73
 
"B" Company
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--7-9 Dec 68, DAGO 43, 70
 
"C" Company
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--24 Nov-9 Dec 68, DAGO 43, 70

 

1st BATTALION, 77th ARMOR
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72
 
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1/77 Armor
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70
 
"A" Company
Valorous Unit Award--11-15 Nov 69, DAGO 52, 74
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--17 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70
 
"B" Company
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--26 Aug-2 Nov 68 and 7-9 Dec 68, DAGO 43, 70
 
"C" Company
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70
 
"D" Company
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70

 

BRIGADE ARTILLERY

 
5th BATTALION, 4th ARTILLERY (155 How SP)
 
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm- 26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70; 8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72

 

BRIGADE SUPPORT
 
75th SUPPORT BATTALION
 
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC--On 30 Oct 70, DAGO 24, 72
Remarks: RVNCAM, FC awarded for action on 30 Oct 70 (Typhoon Kate)
 
 
"A" COMPANY, 7th ENGINEER BATTALION

RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70; 8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72
     
    2nd Platoon
    Valorous Unit Award--11-15 Nov 69, DAGO 52, 74
     
    Demolition Team 4, 3rd Platoon
    Valorous Unit Award--11-15 Nov 69, DAGO 52, 74
     
    Demolition Team 11, 3rd Platoon
    Valorous Unit Award--11-15 Nov 69, DAGO 52, 74
     
     
    517th MILITARY INTELLIGENCE DETACHMENT
    RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70; 8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 5, 85, amended DAGO 42, 72
     
    Team 1-61, Interrogation of Prisoners of War Section
    Valorous Unit Award--11-15 Nov 69, DAGO 52, 74


Units attached to the Brigade in the Republic of Vietnam:

 
3rd SQUADRON, 5th CAVALRY (02/24/69)
Presidential Unit Citation -10-21 May 69, DAGO 9, 79, amended DAGO 16, 72
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm -8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC -19 Dec 66-15 Feb 68, DAGO 43, 70, amended DAGO 59, 69
 
298th SIGNAL COMPANY
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70; 8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72
 
79th INFANTRY DETACHMENT (LRP) (12/15/68 to 01/31/69, in training, redesignated with assets from F Co, 51st inf (LRP) P Co Ranger)
 
"P" COMPANY (RANGER), 75th INFANTRY (02/01/69 to 08/31/71)
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72
 
"C" TROOP, 3rd SQUADRON, 17th AIR CAVALRY (07/70) (later redesignated: "D" Troop, 3rd Sq, 5th Cav)
Valorous Unit Award--31 Jan-19 Feb 68, DAGO 48, 68
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--31 Jan-19 Feb 68, DAGO 43, 70; 19 Jun 68-31 Jul 70, DAGO 51, 71
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC--12 Dec 66-31 Aug 70, DAGO 51, 71
 
407th RADIO RESEARCH DETACHMENT
Meritorious Unit Commendation--1 Jan 69-31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72; 1 Jan 71-1 Apr 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70; 1 Jan 70-3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74 Remarks: Unit was 407th ASA Det
 
86th CHEMICAL DETACHMENT
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70; 8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72
 
48th PUBLIC INFORMATION DETACHMENT
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--26 Aug-2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70; 8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72
 
43rd INFANTRY PLATOON (Scout Dog)
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm--1 Dec 66-30 June 68, DAGO 31, 69; Jan-Jun 69; DAGO 59, 69; 8 Feb-30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC--19 Dec 66-28 Jan 69, DAGO 59, 69
 
Teams 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Section A
Valorous Unit Award--11-15 Nov 69, DAGO 52, 74
 
77th COMBAT TRACKERS
 
 
RVN Gallantry Cross Unit Citation takes precedence over the RVN Civil Actions Unit Citation and is beneath all United States unit citations, the Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation. Where an individual has been assigned to a unit which was cited by two or more military command levels of the Republic of Vietnam, the appurtenance worn will be that of the highest level. Only one appurtenance will be worn on each badge. The RVN Gallantry Cross was awarded by the Vietnamese Government for valorous combat achievement in four degrees, as follows:
(1) With Palm--To a unit which is cited before the Armed Forces.
(2) With Gold Star--To a unit which is cited before a Corps.
(3) With Silver Star--To a unit which is cited before a Division.
(4) With Bronze Star--To a unit which is cited before a Regiment/Brigade.
 
 
Source: Army PAM 672-3 "Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register"
Army Publications and Printing Command, 29 January 1988 (Unclassified)
Data about A Troop, 4/12 Cav are from Glenn Bowers.
 
 
 
VIETNAM CAMPAIGNS
 
 
(1) Vietnam Advisory Campaign, 15 March 1962-7 March 1965.
 
(2) Vietnam Defense Campaign, 8 March 1965-24 December 1965.
 
(3) Vietnam Counteroffensive, 25 December 1965-30 June 1966.
 
(4) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase II, 1 July 1966-31 May 1967 (Arrowhead authorized only for members of the 173d Airborne Brigade who actually participated in a landing in the vicinity of Katum, RVN, between the hours of 0900-0907, inclusive, on 27 February 1967).
 
(5) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase III, 1 June 1967-29 January 1968.
 
(6) TET Counteroffensive, 30 January 1968-1 April 1968.
 
(7) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase IV, 2 April 1968-30 June 1968.
 
(8) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V, 1 July 1968-1 November 1968.
 
(9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968-22 February 1969.
 
(10) TET 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February 1969-8 June 1969.
 
(11) Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June 1969-31 October 1969.
 
(12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969-30 April 1970.
 
(13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970-30 June 1970.
 
(14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970-30 June 1971.
 
(15) Consolidation I, 1 July 1971-30 November 1971.
 
(16) Consolidation II, 1 December 1971-29 March 1972.
 
(17) Vietnam CEASE-FIRE, 30 March 1972-28 January 1973.

 

 
 
 
VIETNAM CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATIONS OF UNITS ASSIGNED OR ATTACHED TO THE
1st BRIGADE / 5th INFANTRY DIVISION, MECHANIZED
 
12th Cavalry
 
(2) Vietnam Defense Campaign, 8 March 1965-24 December 1965.
(3) Vietnam Counteroffensive, 25 December 1965-30 June 1966.
(4) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase II, 1 July 1966-31 May 1967
(5) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase III, 1 June 1967-29 January 1968.
(6) TET Counteroffensive, 30 January 1968-1 April 1968.
(7) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase IV, 2 April 1968-30 June 1968.
(8) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V, 1 July 1968-1 November 1968.
(9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968-22 February 1969.
(10) TET 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February 1969-8 June 1969.
(11) Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June 1969-31 October 1969.
(12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969-30 April 1970.
(13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970-30 June 1970.
(14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970-30 June 1971.
(15) Consolidation I, 1 July 1971-30 November 1971.
(16) Consolidation II, 1 December 1971-29 March 1972.
(17) Vietnam CEASE-FIRE, 30 March 1972-28 January 1973.
 
11th INFANTRY
 
(8) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V, 1 July 1968-1 November 1968.
(9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968-22 February 1969.
(10) TET 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February 1969-8 June 1969.
(11) Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June 1969-31 October 1969.
(12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969-30 April 1970.
(13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970-30 June 1970.
(14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970-30 June 1971.
(15) Consolidation I, 1 July 1971-30 November 1971.
 
61st INFANTRY
 
(8) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V, 1 July 1968-1 November 1968.
(9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968-22 February 1969.
(10) TET 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February 1969-8 June 1969.
(11) Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June 1969-31 October 1969.
(12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969-30 April 1970.
(13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970-30 June 1970.
(14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970-30 June 1971.
(15) Consolidation I, 1 July 1971-30 November 1971.
 
77th ARMOR
 
(8) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V, 1 July 1968-1 November 1968.
(9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968-22 February 1969.
(10) TET 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February 1969-8 June 1969.
(11) Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June 1969-31 October 1969.
(12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969-30 April 1970.
(13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970-30 June 1970.
(14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970-30 June 1971.
(15) Consolidation I, 1 July 1971-30 November 1971.
 
7th ENGINEERS
 
(8) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V, 1 July 1968-1 November 1968.
(9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968-22 February 1969.
(10) TET 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February 1969-8 June 1969.
(11) Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June 1969-31 October 1969.
(12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969-30 April 1970.
(13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970-30 June 1970.
(14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970-30 June 1971.
(15) Consolidation I, 1 July 1971-30 November 1971.
 
4th FIELD ARTILLERY
 
(4) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase II, 1 July 1966-31 May 1967
(5) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase III, 1 June 1967-29 January 1968.
(6) TET Counteroffensive, 30 January 1968-1 April 1968.
(7) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase IV, 2 April 1968-30 June 1968.
(8) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V, 1 July 1968-1 November 1968.
(9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968-22 February 1969.
(10) TET 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February 1969-8 June 1969.
(11) Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June 1969-31 October 1969.
(12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969-30 April 1970.
(13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970-30 June 1970.
(14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970-30 June 1971.
(15) Consolidation I, 1 July 1971-30 November 1971.
 
75th SUPPORT BATTALION
 
(3) Vietnam Counteroffensive, 25 December 1965-30 June 1966.
(9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968-22 February 1969.
(10) TET 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February 1969-8 June 1969.
(11) Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June 1969-31 October 1969.
(12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969-30 April 1970.
(13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970-30 June 1970.
(14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970-30 June 1971.
(15) Consolidation I, 1 July 1971-30 November 1971.
 
5th CAVALRY
 
(2) Vietnam Defense Campaign, 8 March 1965-24 December 1965.
(4) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase II, 1 July 1966-31 May 1967
(5) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase III, 1 June 1967-29 January 1968.
(6) TET Counteroffensive, 30 January 1968-1 April 1968.
(7) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase IV, 2 April 1968-30 June 1968.
(8) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V, 1 July 1968-1 November 1968.
(9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968-22 February 1969.
(10) TET 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February 1969-8 June 1969.
(11) Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June 1969-31 October 1969.
(12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969-30 April 1970.
(13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970-30 June 1970.
(14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970-30 June 1971.
(15) Consolidation I, 1 July 1971-30 November 1971.
(16) Consolidation II, 1 December 1971-29 March 1972.
(17) Vietnam CEASE-FIRE, 30 March 1972-28 January 1973.
 
17th CAVALRY
 
(2) Vietnam Defense Campaign, 8 March 1965-24 December 1965.
(4) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase II, 1 July 1966-31 May 1967
(5) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase III, 1 June 1967-29 January 1968.
(6) TET Counteroffensive, 30 January 1968-1 April 1968.
(7) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase IV, 2 April 1968-30 June 1968.
(8) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V, 1 July 1968-1 November 1968.
(9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968-22 February 1969.
(10) TET 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February 1969-8 June 1969.
(11) Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June 1969-31 October 1969.
(12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969-30 April 1970.
(13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970-30 June 1970.
(14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970-30 June 1971.
(15) Consolidation I, 1 July 1971-30 November 1971.
(16) Consolidation II, 1 December 1971-29 March 1972.
 
75th RANGER REGIMENT
 
(9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968-22 February 1969.
(10) TET 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February 1969-8 June 1969.
(11) Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June 1969-31 October 1969.
(12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969-30 April 1970.
(13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970-30 June 1970.
(14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970-30 June 1971.
(15) Consolidation I, 1 July 1971-30 November 1971.
(16) Consolidation II, 1 December 1971-29 March 1972.
(17) Vietnam CEASE-FIRE, 30 March 1972-28 January 1973.
 

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