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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
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
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 […]
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.
March 27, 2010
Willie was assigned to Charlie Troop on March 28, 1966 and was Killed in Action on October 3, 1966. Willie was an 11B Infantryman. Willie was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. If any family member or friend reads this blog, […]
March 27, 2010
Frank and Glenda Frank was assigned to Charlie Troop on May 6, 1966 and was Killed in Action on June 27, 1966. Frank was a Door Gunner on an UH-1H helicopter. Frank was awarded the Combat Infantryman”s badge (CIB), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service […]
March 27, 2010
William was assigned to Charlie Troop on December 8, 1965 and was Killed in Action on January 28, 1966. William was an Infantryman or a “Grunt” as they were called. William was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. If any family member […]
March 21, 2010
Melvin was assigned to Charlie Troop on October 27, 1967 and was Killed in Action on December 13, 1967. Melvin was an 11B Infantryman or “Grunt” as they were called. He was a member of the Blue Platoon. Melvin was awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and […]
Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment 
April 3, 2010
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