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November 21, 2011
The Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) is probably the most prized award for an infantryman. It says that he served in the Infantry and was in at least one fire fight with the enemy. The following is extracted from Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22. This regulation is extremely long. You can read the entire section on the […]
April 4, 2010
Cordis “Ray” White was assigned as an Infantryman or “Grunt” as they were called. Cordis was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. Ray’s Niece, Debby, contacted me. I have loaded the pictures that she has […]
April 3, 2010
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
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
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
Thomas was assigned to Charlie Troop on January 1, 1966 and was Killed in Action on May 28, 1966. Thomas was an 11B(ravo) Infantryman. He was a member of the Blue Platoon. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. If […]
March 29, 2010
Gary was assigned to Charlie Troop on December 24, 1965 and was Killed in Action on June 22, 1966. Gary was an 11 B Infantryman. Gary was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal.
Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment 
December 20, 2017
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