Despite ample warning and thorough defensive preparations, the battle soon degenerated into a bitter, close-quarters infantry affair, with artillery restricted by the need to avoid friendly troops and tanks unable to reach the scene. The 11th LIB was formed as part of the US Army's 6th Division during WWI. Koster, 86, Who Was Demoted After My Lai, Dies", Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army, Narrative History of Task Force 6814 (Probable transcription error as the official histories all have TF 6184 citing original sources) Americal Division January 23, 1942 to June 30, 1943, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Americal_Division&oldid=1122398662, Joseph Cresenz, Medal of Honor recipient 20 November 1968 action, Donald Paul Sloat, Medal of Honor recipient 17 January 1970 action, This page was last edited on 17 November 2022, at 10:56. The General of the U.S. Army, W.C. Westmoreland, issues a directive for an investigation into the My Lai incident, and appoints Lieutenant General William R. Peers to lead the inquiry. Recognize Waz but not sure of others. Captain Medina and the other commanders are briefed about increased intelligence that points to a small group of villages called My Lai as the haven for the 48th Vietcong Battalion. South of the village, the crew of Thompson's observation helicopter watches as a small group of soldiers approach a young woman lying wounded on the ground. As they move into My Lai the men shoot many fleeing Vietnamese and bayonet others. This large and critical convoy was covered by a striking group and long range air between its intended position and Japanese forces arranged by Admiral King (COMINCH) with Admiral Nimitz (CINCPAC). February 26, 1971 Witnesses to the shooting report anywhere between 75 and 150 Vietnamese killed. The 8:30AM 1st Brigade (American Forces in Germany) 120.11.3 1st Brigade (Army Philippines commands) 395.14.4 1st Brigade (Army Vietnam) 472.7.3 1st Carrier Task Force 313.5.3 1st Cavalry 391.3.2 1st Cavalry (Airmobile) Division (Army Vietnam) 472.7.2 1st Cavalry Brigade (American Expeditionary Forces) 120.9.4 1st Cavalry Division 391.3.1 On the morning of 16 March 1968, the men of Charlie Company, 11th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, US Army, entered the village of Son My, on the coast of Central Vietnam.1 The company was led by Captain Ernest Medina. Many members of Charlie Company have a similar experience, isolated in the mountains surrounded by enemy snipers for over 50 days following the massacre. [3] At the suggestion of a subordinate, the division's commander, Major General Alexander Patch, requested that the new unit be known as the Americal Divisionthe name being a contraction of "American, New Caledonian Division". Regiments of the United States Army have Firebase Hill 4-11, Mortar, mortar crew, The ADVA is dedicated as a LIVING MEMORIAL to all veterans of the Americal Division. The United States Army was already building airfields with Australian labor on the island which according to early agreements fell into the British sphere and delegated to the Australians for defense. Alpha Company was OPCON to 4-3 Infantry, in 11th Brigade Operation Show Low, from March 7 to March 14, 1968 both companies played a major role in the Muscatine Area of Operation. December 8, 1969 The troops move deeper into the peninsula. if ( 'querySelector' in document && 'addEventListener' in window ) { Brown arrived in Vietnam in November 1967, was assigned to the 198th Light Infantry Brigade (Americal Division), served until wounded by a booby trap in October 1968. That we are one flesh, one breath, one life, one blood I stood by the river That ran red with shame I stood in the killing fields Where death had no name I stood with my brothers And away it flood And we were one flesh, one breath, one life, one blood Then I felt to the ground Tasted ashes on my tongue Thinking that only the dead Are forever young March 14, 1968 Brigadier General John W. Donaldson was later tried for shooting civilians from helicopters on 13 separate incidents. Also a trained anthropologist, Hurston collected folklore throughout the South and Caribbean reclaiming, honoring and celebrating Black life on its own terms. This was unusual, as with the exception of the Philippine Division, all other U.S. divisions were known by a number. Lieutenant Calley reaches the drainage ditch into which the civilians had been herded and gives the order to start killing them. Work at Carrington is comprised of digging up bunkers, setting up latrines, and practicing patrol and search and destroy missions. The Peers Report is delivered to Army General Westmoreland. Charlie Company will be airlifted south of the village and will attack Son My, destroying the enemy forces. 7:58AM After the chief's report becomes public knowledge, local Vietcong unite in Quang Ngai and distribute leaflets about the incident. Sgt. [1], The 11th Infantry Brigade was awarded two campaign streamers in World War I and eleven campaign streamers and one foreign unit award in the Vietnam War.[1]. (A big thanks to Dan Malin for finding many of these vets on our FOUND list.). November 26, 1969 On the morning of May 13, 1969, "Charlie Company" was combat assaulted into an area near Tam K and Nui Yon Hill and came under small arms and machine gun fire. It was an independent command, directly under the War Department in Washington. Peers, a well-respected core commander in Vietnam, is ordered to examine the adequacy of inquiries into the My Lai massacre. This list covers Task Force Oregon and the Americal Division (23rd Infantry Division) for the period of 1967 to 1971. One of these sharks is led by Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson. 3/1, 3/1-11th., 3/1 - 11th.LIB, Vietnam, Viet-nam, Duc Pho, Chu Lai, Danang, November 17, 1969 9:20AM The soldiers that were with Calley on that mission didn't know that they were going to the My Lai Village to kill hundreds of innocent civilians. Captain Medina addresses Charlie Company after the reconnaissance flight with orders for the following day. [4], The 1th Infantry Brigade served as the active associate unit for the brigade HHC in event of mobilization between 1921 and 1927. Company. The Communist offensive, known as the Tet Offensive, is repelled by heavy American and South Vietnamese firepower, and the 48th Battalion retreats toward the coast through Pinkville, a region that earns its name from a section highlighted in pink on American military maps. In My Lai 5, Charlie Company rounds up a large group of civilians and takes eight to ten young Vietnamese men with them for interrogation. Transshipment of troops and equipment was completed in Melbourne and the seven transports departed on 7 March (Australian time) for New Caledonia as convoy ZK-7,[8] arriving six days later. Its lineage is continued by the inactive 1st Brigade, 6th Infantry Division,[12] which it was redesignated as on 16 April 1985. Sergeant David Mitchell leads the first squad, followed by Lieutenant Calley and a squad of about 24 GIs, then Sergeant L.G. Training continued on Cebu for the proposed invasion of Japan, but the Japanese surrendered on 14 August 1945. The division served in the Panama Canal Zone until 10 April 1956, when it was again inactivated. February 1, 1968 11th Light Infantry Brigade, Casualties 135th Assault Helicopter Co, KIA 141st Infantry, 36th Inf Div WW2 150th Engineers, KIA 15th Wisconsin (Civil War) Casualties 162nd Assault Helicopter Company, Casualties, V'nam 16th Inf Rgmt, 1st Inf Div, WW2 173rd Airborne Bde, Vietnam 17th Armored Inf Bn, Casualties An elderly woman is spotted running down a path with an unexploded M79 grenade lodged in her stomach. November 20, 2009 3/1, 3/1-11th., 3/1 - 11th.LIB, Vietnam, Viet-nam, Duc Pho, Chu Lai, Danang, This page was last edited on 17 November 2022, at 08:13. One company from the 198th Infantry Brigade (A Company 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry) also was sent to Kham Duc, where a successful extraction was later performed. Detective Feher travels to Vietnam for further inquiries. Former Army photographer Sergeant Ron Haeberle admits that he destroyed photographs that depicted soldiers in the act of killing civilians at My Lai. The division next moved to the Fiji Islands, beginning 5 March 1943, to assume the defense of the main island of Viti Levu and to engage in extensive training. 02 Aug 69 1210. July 17, 1969 3rd. . After seeing the destruction to both property and civilians inside of the village, Captain Medina radios Lieutenant Brooks of the 2nd Platoon to stop the killing. 20 men from A Company were lost in the Battle of Lo Giang on 8 February 1968. November 17, 1970 January 8, 1969 8:00AM WEB SITE The Association will maintain a domain name and web hosting for our web site www.charlie1-20.org. It is commanded by a Major General, assisted by two Brigadier Generals. Colonel Barker and Captain Michles (the Captain of Bravo Company) are killed in an aircraft accident. March 22, 1968 LIB Address Book & Company Roster This company roster and contact list is for anyone who has served as a member of Charlie Company in Vietnam, regardless of when you were there. I am very sorry.". June 13, 1968 - Letters from Billy Kelly "This is what you've been waiting for--search and destroy-- and you've got it," said their superior officers. Resor also presents Photographer Sergeant Ron Haeberle's photos from that day. Summers, Harry G. Historical Atlas of the Vietnam War. The Peers inquiry identifies 10 possible suspects for the My Lai killings and begins taking testimony from witnesses. During the Vietnam War the division had a mixed record. Colonel Oran Henderson takes over the 11th Brigade, the parent unit of Task Force Barker. For example, there was a brigade headquarters from the 26th Division, two infantry regiments and a field artillery regiment along with support elements augmented by a battalion of light tanks, antiaircraft and coast artillery regiments and a pursuit squadron. Calley is found guilty of premeditated murder of 22 civilians and sentenced to life in prison. 2 December 1954 the 65th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the division. Charlie Company's Adopted Unit History. The names are linked to their page on the Virtual Wall. [16], The shoulder sleeve insignia's four white stars on a blue field are symbolic of the Southern Cross under which the organization has served. The Division was composed of the 11th, 196th, and 198th Light Infantry Brigades and divisional support units. Medevac pilots Dan Millians and Brian Livingston land their sharks and fly nine or 10 civilians four miles away towards Quang Ngai City. Captain Medina and Lieutenant LaCross meet at the edge of the village. Charlie Company moves south, burning the villages of My Khe-3 and My Khe-1 and killing two Vietcong in the process. Thompson's helicopter moves to the eastern side of the village, where he can see dozens of bodies in the irrigation ditch, some still visibly alive and moving. 9:00AM Troops receive conflicting reports as to whether the landing zone is "cold" (no incoming fire) or "hot" (receiving fire). A Judge Advocate General teaches Charlie Company how to distinguish Vietcong from noncombatants. The brigade was credited with two campaign participations during World War I: Alsace 1918 and Muese-Agronne. Montazuma, puncher bunker, Jungle, Jungle Warrior, Jungle Warriors Military, C, Draft board members resign, veterans turn in their medals, and the "Free Calley" movement is born. If cost becomes an issue, family and friends requesting the newsletter may be required to receive it by email only or pay a yearly subscription fee to be determined by the newsletter staff. The success of the 48th is due to small-scale attack operations, effectively impairing the enemy while protecting the core of their unit. I feel remorse for the Vietnamese who were killed, for their families, for the American soldiers involved and their families. Friendly casualties were light and the enemy suffered heavily. part of this Some sources, particularly Leighton & Coakley, state "cleared New York Harbor late on the 22d" so it is possible there is some confusion in GMT/local time references. Battalion, 3rd. The Regiment was the first U.S. Army unit to engage in offensive action during World War II as part of the Battle of Guadalcanal. The murders are alleged to have been committed a year ago and the investigation is continuing.". During May 30, 1969 Major Wayne C. Harrington assumed command of the 1 st Battalion 20 th Infantry. Along with Private Colburn, Thompson accepts his medal at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. August 20, 2009 [16], MG Alexander M. Patch, Jr. (MayDecember 1942)BG Edmund Sebree (JanuaryMay 1943)MG John R. Hodge (May 1943 April 1944)MG Robert B. McClure (AprilOctober 1944)MG William H. Arnold (November 1944 to WW II inactivation)MG Samuel W. Koster (October 1967 June 1968)MG Charles M. Gettys (June 1968 June 1969)MG Lloyd B. Ramsey (June 1969 March 1970)MG Albert E. Milloy (MarchNovember 1970)MG James L. Baldwin (November 1970 July 1971)MG Frederick J. Kroesen (JulyNovember 1971 (Vietnam inactivation)), Americal Division shoulder sleeve insignia. Only men who have served in Charlie Company, 1st Battalion 20th Infantry, 11th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division in Vietnam between the years 1967 to 1971 and who have paid their yearly dues will be considered a Member of this association. Doing the right thing for the right reason and with the right goal is better. Cobra helicopters totaled 1,110,716 flight hours in Vietnam. Mo Udall's office is the first to respond directly to Ridenhour, calling for an official investigation. In an unsanctioned maneuver, Thompson lands the helicopter on the east ditch and confronts a sergeant, but the officer says the only way he could help the people was to put them out of their misery. According to Peers, Koster is the beneficiary of a whitewash, and his only reprimand comes in the form of a reduction in rank. Trace was AWOL from picture. However, this investigation proves to contain little else than the interview with Thompson, a brief conversation with Captain Medina, and a fly-over of the My Lai village area. Guidelines Charlie Company Veterans Names and rank of those who served in Charle Company (1968-1971) Vietnam at the Crossroads. Copyright 2023 Charlie 1-20 ~ All Rights Reserved However, Lieutenant Colonel Barker carries through the investigation, despite his own task force being the subject of the investigation. Infantry, 3/1, 3/1-11th., 3/1 - 11th.LIB, Vietnam, Any civilians remaining in the villages would be considered Vietcong or actively sympathetic to the Vietcong. Delta Battery is located at Ha Thanh. The 11th LIB was deployed overseas from June of 1918 and returned to the United States in June of 1919. Two soldiers come across a woman carrying an infant and walking with a toddler; they fire at her. 4:00 PM A division can head up major tactical operations, and handle battlefield operations and engagements. "Recon Platoon " E Co 11th LIB~Americal DIvision" Based on Lz Liz near Duc Pho-Brothers Always!,Veteran. Despite its ad hoc formation, the Americal Division fought well at Guadalcanal. A. The Third Platoon moves into Son My and begins to burn and destroy homes, kill the remaining livestock, and destroy crops and foodstuffs. Viet-nam, Duc Pho, Chu Lai, Danang, Quang Nai, Quang Nai City, LZ Bronco, Mid-May 1969 The red arrowhead and Philippine sun stand for the assault landing, Southern Philippines, and the award of the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation (7 October 1944 to 4 July 1945). A conviction of these charges could come with a death sentence, and therefore brought a massive amount of media attention. These pictures are the first hard evidence regarding the alleged massacre. August 4, 1969 The First Marine Division's commander, Major General A. As the "square" divisions of the National Guard were being transitioned to the triangular division TO&E in 1942, they each "shed" an infantry regiment, leaving several trained and operational "orphan" regiments available for independent service. For part or all of that time he was with D Company, 1/6 Infantry. The members of Charlie Company typically remember this time as an enjoyable one, with plenty of free time to go to the beaches and patronize the local bars. Ron Ridenhour gets testimony from Private Michael Bernhardt, who had refused to take part in the massacre at My Lai. Calley, a platoon leader in Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade (Light) of the 23rd (Americal) Division had led his men in a massacre of Vietnamese. Battalion, 3rd. On 28 March 1942, a unit of Force A left an isolated coconut plantation called Euralia for Port Havanah with two 2nd lieutenants and 22 men on a small auxiliary sailboat with equipment and 10 days' rations to begin their 'guerrilla' action by gathering the native headhunters and plantation workers from the nearby islands as reinforcements. While on a patrol, the popular Sergeant George Cox is killed by a booby trap, and two other GI's are seriously injured. However, due to Barker's death and the disorganization in the Chu Lai headquarters, no report is located. Colonel Henderson's investigation into Warrant Officer Thompson's allegations is officially closed. Charlie Company arrives at its night defensive position, where Captain Eugene Kotouc, an intelligence officer for Task Force Barker, interrogates and kills at least two of the 10 Vietnamese suspects that both Bravo and Charlie Companies had gathered together during the afternoon. The AGENT He would go on to proudly serve his country as a radio telephone operator and infantryman in the 4th Infantry Division from 1967 to 1969. The 196th Brigade was reconstituted as a separate brigade and remained in Vietnam until 29 June 1972, the last major combat unit to be withdrawn. Coming back from his refueling stop, Warrant Officer Thompson sees that the people whom he noticed previously as being injured are now shot dead. 7:30AM C/o Corbis. Alan Allen was awarded the Silver Star for this same battle. 111 likes. The operation also began 18 March 1969 and ended 1 March 1971. All issues will be posted on our web site. 11th, 1971 Location: Rear area - Americal Div. Vietnam Online, PBS Where is My Lai? 1:30 PM 9:50AM June 5, 1969 With pressing needs to build up defenses in Hawaii and Australia, Army planners decided to put together a force rather than commit an already organized division. 10:00AM 9:45AM April 29, 1969 Home; Welcome; My Tour. Browse Military Units. Want to Return for a visit? After questioning Ridenhour in Phoenix, Army veteran Colonel William Wilson begins to interview members of Charlie Company in an attempt to determine whether the events at My Lai merited a criminal investigation. March 6, 1998 Anyone want to host one down this hot, sandy road in Chu Lai? [6] The brigade headquarters was officially disbanded on 1 July 1940. The purpose of this artillery fire was to clear the landing zone, but instead it sends villagers running back into the village in fear instead of to the market. Stone on 10 August, Colonel Carl Reichman on 5 October, Brigadier General Eli Helmick on 1 June 1921, and Colonel Frank B. Watson from 3 July to its inactivation. Charlie The 11th Infantry Brigade is an inactive infantry brigade of the United States Army. The two lead platoons from the first helicopter element begin moving through the village. Just after army photographer Sergeant Ron Haeberle takes a picture of the group, they are shot down and killed. December 6, 1967 Charlie Company establishes an 11th Brigade fire base at landing zone Carrington in the southern Quang Ngai Province. It was reactivated on 1 December 1954 as the 23rd Infantry Division, retaining the name "Americal" as part of its official designation. 35 papers pick up the resulting story on November 13th. Colonel Henderson addresses the task force, telling soldiers that the next morning they will have the opportunity to meet the enemy head on and encouraging the troops to be more aggressive. 3:30 PM The Panel names 30 people who had suppressed evidence about the killing of civilians during the My Lai operation. These records are in the custody of the National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference (RDT2). During the period 12 April to 9 May 1969 snipers of the 6th Battalion, 31st Infantry killed 39 Viet Cong. The division suffered an important defeat at the Battle of Kham Duc but gave a solid performance during the Tet Offensive, the Battle of Lo Giang and the Battle of Landing Zone Center/Hill 352. [13] A helicopter crew from the division's 123rd Aviation Battalion, led by Hugh Thompson, Jr., attempted to intervene in the massacre and were later awarded the Soldier's Medal. Charlie Company at grid location BS683387, found 1 dead body approx 24 days old, and been apparently buried and dug up by some animal and been partially eaten. - 2NH5W7M from Alamy's library of millions . Bronco, LZ Liz, Liz, Hill 4-11. During the latter part of June, a company of 11th Brigade soldiers uncovered. Gallery, Agent During the combat assault, two. For access to or copies of (except the one item), please contact RDT2 . BILLY RANDOLPH JEFFERSON. Another group of 70 civilians are moved to the east of the village. 7:38 AM After they reach the edge, Medina orders a lunch break for the entire company. "This is what you've been waiting for -- search and. This lift includes the rest of the 2nd Platoon, Lieutenant Jeffrey LaCross' 3rd Platoon, and Sergeant Ron Haeberle, an army photographer assigned to Charlie Company for the day. A squadron led by Lieutenant LaCross opens fire on this group, and kills between three and 15 civilians. Battalion, 3rd. A. Its 3rd Battalion, 21st infantry (Gimlets) was the last U.S. maneuver battalion to leave Vietnam, on 23 August 1972. Composed of 10,000 to 16,000 soldiers, a division has three brigade-sized elements. This includes the 1st Platoon led by Lieutenant Calley and the 2nd Platoon led by Lieutenant Stephen Brooks. What drove a company of American soldiers to commit the worst atrocity in U.S. military history? Still without arms, the unit was used to help the artillery in. The second element of helicopters arrives at the landing zone outside the village. The operation at My Lai is finally over. Late October 1969 11:00AM Frustration and anger from the loss of their companions led to aggression from traumatized soldiers. The company was under the command of Captain Ernest L. Mad Dog Medina, a demanding and much-respected company commander. IV. About 1.7 Viet Cong were killed per engagement. The total strength being in the vicinity of 480 men was under the command of Brigadier General Rose. fought in all of the nations conflicts. Co.E, 4th Bn 31st Inf, 196th Inf Bde, 23rd Inf Div Vietnam Feb. 24, 1970 - Apr. POW-MIA Randy Ard, Military, C, Monopoly es el juego de mesa favorito de Estados Unidos, una carta de amor al capitalismo desenfrenado y a nuestra sociedad de libre mercado. Thompson decides to intervene. William L. Calley, Lieutenant of Charlie Company's 1st Platoon, struggled with basic leadership and was often ridiculed and belittled by Medina, who called Calley "Sweetheart.". We searched the National Archives Catalog and located 3 series, 26 file units & 1 items of textual records that pertain to the 196th Light Infantry Brigade during Vietnam. Infantry Regiment were a proud A. 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); Moving south along the Song Tra Khuc River, Charlie Company continues its destructive path, burning buildings and . The two platoons in the village begin rounding up approximately 20-50 civilians (mostly women, children and old men,) pushing them along trails to a dirt road south of the village, and placing them under guard. It was first formed as part of the 6th Division during World War I. battle at Gettysburg to the beaches of General Patch, preceding the force by air, had arrived on 5 March with news for the French that American forces were underway. On the night of March 15, Capt. Despite its reduced strength, the 11th began training and ultimately organized the remaining units at Fort Schofield. Hill 4-11, Mortar, mortar crew, Montazuma, puncher bunker, Jungle, Jungle Elements of the 198th Infantry Brigade and 23rd ID in conjunction with Government of Vietnam forces had the same mission of search and clear/pacification. The month of February has been devastating for Charlie Company. My Story; . Moving south along the Song Tra Khuc River, Charlie Company continues its destructive path, burning buildings and mistreating Vietnamese civilians. On the morning of March 16, 1968, soldiers of Charlie Company, a unit of the Americal Division's 11th Infantry Brigade arrived in the hamlet of My Lai in the northern part of South Vietnam. The report concludes that 20 civilians had been killed accidentally. Henderson's investigation report, submitted on April 24, states that 20 civilians had been killed and Thompson's allegations are false. The 164th Regiment took part in repulsing a major Japanese offensive in October 1942, while the 132nd Regiment, along with the 25th Infantry Division assaulted the highly fortified Japanese Gifu defensive complex at Mount Austen in January 1943. [5] The headquarters was relieved from the 6th Division on 6 October 1939 when the army shifted from a square divisional structure with two brigades of two regiments each to a Triangular structure with three regiments that eliminated brigades. Leading the group, the well-known and well-respected Captain Ernest L. Medina had earned the nickname "Mad Dog" from his high expectations and his quick temper when these expectations were not met. Hill 4-11, Mortar, mortar crew, Montazuma, puncher bunker, Jungle, Jungle Alpha Co. 1st Bn 20th Infantry, 11th LIB, Americal Division. Charlie Company, First Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division is comprised of five platoons (three rifle and one weapons and one headquarters.) The public information office issues a press release stating Calley was being retained because of an ongoing investigation. The Peers Inquiry finishes their 399th interview to complete taking the testimony. A year later, on 24 May 1862, the unit was ordered to Washington. Today. The My Lai Massacre was the Vietnam War mass murder of 347-504 unarmed civilians in South Vietnam on March 16, 1968, by United States Army soldiers of 'Charlie' Company of 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade of the Americal Division. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Americal Division on 20 December 1943. Casualty List This page features a list of Charlie Company casualties from February 12, 1968 through September 22, 1971. Quang Nai, Quang Nai City, LZ Bronco, Bronco, LZ Liz, Liz, Hill 4-11. They were given the task (alongside the 37th Infantry Division and a Marine defense battalion) of holding and extending the right half of a previously established perimeter. He presents what was incontrovertibly known about the My Lai massacre and announces the appointment of Lieutenant General Peers to lead the inquiry. Bravo and Charlie Companies are ordered to search the area for the 48th Vietcong Local Battalion. The Peers Inquiry has gathered testimony from 39 witnesses. In a hut, one soldier finds three children and a wounded woman and old man. Viet-nam, Duc Pho, Chu Lai, Danang, Quang Nai, Quang Nai City, LZ Bronco, Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. For its service in Vietnam, the entire 11th was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for 1969 and 1970, while the HHC received the award for 19681969 and 1971. Authorities at Fort Benning decide to press charges against Lieutenant Calley. Reunion XV is now scheduled for June 11-12, 2022! Battalion, 3rd. March 7, 1970 February 25, 1968 Over a dozen women and children praying by a temple are shot in the head by passing soldiers. The 23rd Division encompassed geographically-separated units in the Caribbean region. "This is what you've been waiting for -- search and destroy -- and you've got it," said their superior officers. Do you have 11TH LIB, DUC PHO VIETNAM Reunion information you'd like to share. Charlie Company (1st Battalion, 20th Infantry, 11th Brigade, Americal Division) arrived in Vietnam in December 1967 from Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, where they received a month of more training before being added to Task Force Barker (named for its commander, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Barker) in January 1968. Infantry, This intelligence will later prove faulty at best. If you can help me locate people who served him please give me a call at 407-952-7003 or email me at jesmarosado189@yahoo.com . Monopoly is Americas favorite board game, a love letter to unbridled capitalism and our free market society. NBC Correspondent Robert Goralski states during an evening broadcast five days later that Lieutenant Calley "has been accused of premeditated murder of a number of South Vietnamese civilians. 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