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James was assigned to Charlie Troop on October 18, 1966 and was Killed in Action on May 31, 1967. James was an 11B(ravo) Infantryman or Grunt as they were called in the Blue Platoon. James was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB) the Purple Heart, the national Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and […]
April 3, 2010
Louis was assigned to Charlie Troop but later transferred to Bravo Troop 1/9 Cav where he was Killed in Action on September 27, 1967. Once a Charlie trooper always a Charlie Trooper. Louis was an Infantry Platoon Leader. Louis was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the […]
April 3, 2010
I am Dick’s widow. Married only 6 mos. and gave birth to his daughter who is one special gal who never knew her wonderful Daddy. I did remarry. I carry Dick in my heart and prayers always. My life changed in a moment. Dick had taken instructions and became Catholic as a great surprise to […]
April 3, 2010
Gregory was assigned to Charlie Troop on May 20, 1970 and was Killed on January 22, 1971. Gregory was an Infantryman or Grunt as they were known. He was a member of the Blue Platoon. Gregory was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal […]
April 3, 2010
LeRoy was assigned to Charlie Troop on July 18, 1966 and was Killed in Action on January 27, 1967. LeRoy was an Infantryman in the Blue Platoon. LeRoy was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), the National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. If any family member […]
April 3, 2010
Florendo was assigned to Charlie Troop on August 16, 1965 and was Killed in Action on November 3, 1965. Florendo was the Platoon Sergeant of the Blues. He was an Infantryman. Florendo was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), the Purple Heart, the national Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal. If any […]
April 3, 2010
James was assigned to Charlie Troop on August 18, 1965 and was Killed in Action on November 3, 1965. James was an Infantryman in the Blue Platoon. If any family member or friend reads this blog, please contact me as I am looking for pictures and personal stories about this brave man.
April 3, 2010
Walter was assigned to Charlie Troop on January 4, 1968 and was Killed in Action on March 15, 1968. Walter was a Pilot of an OH-6A observation helicopter. Walter was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set of Army Aviator Wings.
April 3, 2010
This is how Richard’s older brother Carlos remembers him. Richard was born in Port Arthur, Texas. I had moved to Hollywood, California and since Richard could not find a job in Port Arthur he moved to Los Angeles to be with me. He enrolled in a community college but like many a young person he […]
April 3, 2010
Leslie was assigned to Charlie Troop on June 9, 1966 and was Killed in Action on August 8, 1966. Leslie was a member of the Blue Platoon. He was an Infantryman. Leslie was awarded the Purple Heart, The Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service […]
Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment 
April 3, 2010
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