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Department of the Army
Pamphlet 672–3
Decorations, Awards, and Honors
Unit Citation
and Campaign
Participation
Credit Register
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
29 January 1988
Unclassified
SUMMARY of CHANGE
DA PAM 672–3
Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register
This change--
o Adds awards of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award and Army Superior Unit Award
approved by the Secretary of Defense and the Chief of Staff, Army between
February 1986 and September 1987(throughout).
o Corrects the references to tables.
o Expands the years covered by the register to cover January 1960 to September
1987 (chap 4).
Headquarters Department of the Army
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672–3
Washington, DC
29 January 1988
Decorations, Awards, and Honors
Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register
assist commanders and personnel officers in S u g g e s t e d I m p r o v e m e n t s . T h e p r o p o -
determining or establishing the eligibility of nent agency of this pamphlet is the Office of
individual members for campaign participa- the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel. Us-
tion credit, assault landing credit, and unit ers are invited to send comments and sug-
citation badges awarded during the Vietnam g e s t e d i m p r o v e m e n t s o n D A F o r m 2 0 2 8
Conflict, the Grenada Operation, and the pe-
(Recommended Changes to Publications and
riod of service subsequent to the Vietnam
B l a n k F o r m s ) d i r e c t l y t o
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Summary. This pamphlet is published to
Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)
Purpose • 1, page 1
References • 2, page 1
Explanation of abbreviations • 3, page 1
Campaign dates • 4, page 1
Arrangement of register • 5, page 1
Miscellaneous information • 6, page 1
Assault landing credits • 7, page 1
Campaign participation credits • 8, page 1
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Unclassified
RESERVED
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1. Purpose Cross Unit Citation will be worn by any individual. This precludes
This pamphlet is published to assist commanders and personnel wear of the Vietnamese Fourragere which represents additional unit
officers in determining or establishing the eligibility of individual awards of the RVN Gallantry Cross. Although wear of multiple
members for campaign participation credit, assault landing credit, awards of this unit citation badge is not authorized, official military
and unit citation badges awarded during the Vietnam Conflict, the personnel and historical records will indicate all awards received. In
Grenada Operation, and the period of service subsequent to the those instances, however, where a single unit received duplicate
Vietnam Conflict up to September 1987. Additional unit awards are Vietnamese unit awards during the same period only one will be
i n c l u d e d f o r m e r i t o r i o u s a c h i e v e m e n t i n t h e c o n t i n e n t a l U n i t e d recorded in official military personnel and historical records. As an
States (CONUS) and other foreign countries. illustration, Battery D, 5th Battalion, 2d Artillery, was awarded the
RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm during the following periods: 1
2. References
September 1968 to 15 March 1969 and 1 September 1968 to 30
AR 672–5–1, Military Awards and AR 670–1, Wear and Appear-
September 1970. Members of this unit, who were assigned during
ance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, are related publications. (A
either of these two periods, are eligible for only one award.
related publication is merely a source of additional information. The
b. RVN Gallantry Cross Unit Citation takes precedence over the
user does not have to read it to understand this pamphlet.)
RVN Civil Actions Unit Citation and is beneath all United States
unit citations, the Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation,
3. Explanation of abbreviations
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and Vietnam Presiden-
The following abbreviations are used in this pamphlet:
tial Unit Citation. Where an individual has been assigned to a unit
a. A—Assault Landing.
which was cited by two or more military command levels of the
b. AF—Air Force Unit Awards.
Republic of Vietnam, the appurtenance worn will be that of the
c. AFOEA—Air Force Organizational Excellence Award.
highest level. Only one appurtenance will be worn on each badge.
d. AFOUA—Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.
The RVN Gallantry Cross was awarded by the Vietnamese Govern-
e. ASUA—Army Superior Unit Award.
ment for valorous combat achievement in four degrees, as follows:
f. DAGO—Department of the Army General Orders.
( 1 ) W i t h P a l m — T o a u n i t w h i c h i s c i t e d b e f o r e t h e A r m e d
g. F—Foreign Unit Awards
Forces.
h. JMUA—Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
(2) With Gold Star—To a unit which is cited before a Corps.
i . M U C — M e r i t o r i o u s U n i t C o m m e n d a t i o n ( A r m y , A i r F o r c e ,
(3) With Silver Star—To a unit which is cited before a Division.
Navy or Marine Corps).
( 4 ) W i t h B r o n z e S t a r — T o a u n i t w h i c h i s c i t e d b e f o r e a
j. N—Navy Unit Awards.
Regiment/Brigade.
k. NUC—Navy Unit Commendation.
c. One bronze service star is authorized for each campaign for
l. PHILPUC—Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation.
combat service within the territorial limits for Vietnam and adjacent
m. PUC—Presidential Unit Citation (Army, Air Force, Navy, or
waters. It is worn on the Vietnam Service Medal. One bronze
Marine Corps).
service star is authorized for wear on the Armed Forces Expedition-
n. ROKPUC—Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation.
ary Medal for the Grenada Operation. See paragraph 8 for campaign
o . R V N G C w B S — R e p u b l i c o f V i e t n a m G a l l a n t r y C r o s s w i t h
information.
Bronze Star.
d. Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) 8, 1974,
p . R V N G C w G S — R e p u b l i c o f V i e t n a m G a l l a n t r y C r o s s w i t h
announced award of the RVN Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with
Gold Star.
Palm for service in Vietnam to the following units:
q. RVNGCwSS—Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Sil-
(1) Headquarters, United States Military Assistance Command
ver Star.
and its subordinate units during the period 8 February 1962 to 28
r. VUA—Valorous Unit Award.
March 1973.
4. Campaign dates (2) Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam and its subordi-
This pamphlet contains a register of unit citations and campaign nate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973.
participation credits for the Vietnam Conflict, the Grenada Opera-
tion, and the period of service subsequent to the Vietnam Conflict 7. Assault landing credits
up to February 1986. Incorporated in this register are the following a. DAGO 48, 1971, as amended by DAGO 8, 1979 announced
types of information concerning all affected units: award of assault landing credits to participating units in an airborne
a. Campaign participation credits. assault in the vicinity of Katum, Republic of Vietnam, between the
b. Assault landing credits. hours of 0900 and 0907, inclusive 22 February 1967. The arrowhead
c. Presidential Unit Citations. is authorized for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for this assault
landing in Vietnam.
d. Joint Meritorious Unit Awards.
e. Valorous Unit Awards. b. DAGO 33, 1984, announced award of assault landing credits
to participating units in the airborne assault in the vicinity of Point
f. Navy Unit Commendations.
Salinas, Grenada, between the hours of 0635 and 1300, inclusive, 25
g. Meritorious Unit Commendations.
October 1983. The arrowhead is authorized for wear on the Armed
h. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards.
Forces Expeditionary Medal for this assault landing in Grenada.
i. Air Force Organizational Excellence Awards.
j. Army Superior Unit Awards.
8. Campaign participation credits
k. Foreign unit citations.
An organization is given campaign participation credit if it actually
engaged the enemy in combat, was stationed in the combat zone, or
5. Arrangement of register
performed duties either in the air or on the ground in any part of the
This register contains 13 tables.
combat zone during the time limitations of the campaign.Service
a. Tables 1 through 10 list Army units numerically.
stars are worn on the service and campaign medals to denote partici-
b. Table 11 lists Army units in alphabetical order.
pation in campaigns. The following are lists of campaigns for the
c. Table 12 lists awards, both alphabetically and numerically, to
Vietnam Conflict and the Grenada Operation.
units of other Services of the United States.
a. Vietnam campaigns.
d. Table 13 lists awards, both alphabetically and numerically, to
( 1 ) V i e t n a m A d v i s o r y C a m p a i g n , 1 5 M a r c h 1 9 6 2 — 7 M a r c h
foreign units.
1965.
6. Miscellaneous information (2) Vietnam Defense Campaign, 8 March 1965—24 December
a. Not more than one Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry 1965.
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( 3 ) V i e t n a m C o u n t e r o f f e n s i v e , 2 5 D e c e m b e r 1 9 6 5 — 3 0 J u n e Table 1
1966. Army units in numerical order—1st Administration Company
(4) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase II, 1 July 1966—31 May through 5th Transportation Detachment—Continued
1967 (Arrowhead authorized only for members of the 173d Air- RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—17 Sep 65–Jun 72 DAGO 54, 74
borne Brigade who actually participated in a landing in the vicinity
of Katum, RVN, between the hours of 0900-0907, inclusive, on 27 1st Cavalry Division Headquarters and Headquarters Company
Presidential Unit Citation—23 Oct–26 Nov 65, DAGO 40, 67
February 1967).
Valorous Unit Award—1 May–29 Jun 70, DAGO 43, 72
(5) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase III, 1 June 1967—29 Janu-
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—9 Aug 65–19 May 69, DAGO 59,
ary 1968.
69; May 69–Feb 70, DAGO 11,73, amended DAGO 42, 72
(6) TET Counteroffensive, 30 January 1968—1 April 1968. RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—1 Jan 69–1 Feb 70, DAGO
(7) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase IV, 2 April 1968—30 June 42, 72
1968.
Detachment, Headquarters and Headquarters Company
(8) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V, 1 July 1968—1 Novem-
Presidential Unit Citation—25 Aug 66–4 Apr 67, DAGO 2, 73
ber 1968.
Remarks: Eligible personnel must provide evidence of participa-
(9) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI, 2 November 1968—22 tion.
February 1969.
(10) TET 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February 1969—8 June 1969. Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 1st Cav Division (Rear)
(Prov)
( 1 1 ) V i e t n a m S u m m e r - F a l l 1 9 6 9 , 9 J u n e 1 9 6 9 — 3 1 O c t o b e r
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—21 Feb 70–28 Feb 71, DAGO 42,
1969.
72
(12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969—30 April
1970. Personnel Services Company (Rear) (Prov)
( 1 3 ) D A S a n c t u a r y C o u n t e r o f f e n s i v e , 1 M a y 1 9 7 0 — 3 0 J u n e Valorous Unit Award—1 May–29 Jun 70, DAGO 43, 72
1970. RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—21 Feb 70–28 Feb 71, DAGO 42,
72
(14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970—30 June
1971. Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade
(15) Consolidation I, 1 July 1971—30 November 1971. Presidential Unit Citation—23 Oct–26 Nov 65, DAGO 40, 67
(16) Consolidation II, 1 December 1971—29 March 1972. Valorous Unit Award—1 May–29 Jan 70, DAGO 43, 72
(17) Vietnam CEASE-FIRE, 30 March 1972—28 January 1973. RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—9 Aug 65–19 May 69, DAGO 59,
69, May 69–Feb 70, DAGO 11,73 amended DAGO 42, 72; 21 Feb
b . G r e n a d a o p e r a t i o n , 2 3 O c t o b e r — 2 1 N o v e m b e r 1 9 8 3 . ( -
70–28 Feb 71, DAGO 42, 72
Arrowhead authorized only for members of the 1st and 2d Battalion,
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—1 Jan 69–1 Feb 70, DAGO
75th Rangers who actually participated in a landing onto Fury DZ,
42, 72
Point Salinas Airfield in Grenada, between the hours of 0635-1300,
inclusive, on 25 October 1983). Headquarters & Headquarters Company 2d Brigade
Presidential Unit Citation—23 Oct–26 Nov 65, DAGO 40, 67
Valorous Unit Award—1 May–29 Jan 70, DAGO 43, 72
Table 1 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—9 Aug 65–19 May 69, DAGO 59,
Army units in numerical order—1st Administration Company 60; May 69–Feb 70, DAGO 11,73, amended DAGO 42, 72; 21 Feb
through 5th Transportation Detachment 70–28 Feb 71, DAGO 42, 72
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—1 Jan 69–1 Feb 70, DAGO
1st Administration Company
42, 72
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jan–30 Nov 67, DAGO 66, 68;
1 Dec 67–30 Nov 68, DAGO 36,70 Air Crew, Aircraft Number 65–12861, Aviation Platoon
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21, 69 Valorous Unit Award—11 Mar 67, DAGO 54, 68
1st Air Defense Artillery 4th Battalion(CHAPPARRAL/VULCAN)
Army Superior Unit Award—2 Oct 84–19 Jul 85, DAGO 9, 87 Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 3d Brigade
Presidential Unit Citation—23 Oct–26 Nov 65, DAGO 40, 67
1st Airborne Platoon (Provisional) Valorous Unit Award—1–31 Oct 67, DAGO 39, 70; 1 May–29 Jun
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1 Dec 66–30 Jan 68, DAGO 31, 69 70, DAGO 43, 72
Remarks: Unit attached, 9th Infantry Division RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—9 Aug 65–19 May 69, DAGO 59,
69; 17 Sep 65–Jun 72, DAGO 54, 74; May 69–Feb 70, DAGO 11,
1st Army Postal Unit
73 amended DAGO 42, 72; 21 Feb 70–28 Feb 71 DAGO 11, 73,
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jun 69–31 May 70, DAGO 48,
amended DAGO 42, 72
71; 1 Sep 71–30 Apr 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—1 Jan 69–1 Feb 70, DAGO
1st Aviation Battalion 42, 72
Meritorious Unit Commendation—Oct 65–Sep 66, DAGO 17 68; 1
Headquarters & Headquarters Battery, 1st Cavalry Division Artil-
Nov 68–12 May 69, DAGO 53, 70
lery
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 12, 69
Presidential Unit Citation—23 Oct–26 Nov 65, DAGO 40, 67
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 53,
Valorous Unit Award—1 May–29 Jun 70, DAGO 43, 72
70
Meritorious Unit Commendation—13 Sep 66–31 Jul 67, DAGO 17,
Company A 68; 1 Aug 67–11 Feb 69, DAGO 36, 70
Valorous Unit Award—18 Sep–28 Oct 65, DAGO 20, 67 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—May 69–Feb 70, DAGO 11, 73,
amended DAGO 42, 72
Company B, Air Surveillance Target Acquisition Platoon RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—1 Jan 69–1 Feb 70, DAGO
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jan–31 Dec 68, DAGO 7, 70 42, 72
Headquarters & Headquarters Company 1st Aviation Brigade Headquarters Battery, 1st Cavalry Division Artillery
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jul 69–31 Mar 70, DAGO 48, RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—21 Feb 70–28 Feb 71, DAGO 42,
71; 1 May 71–30 Apr 72, DAGO 32, 73; 1 May–30 Nov 72, DAGO 72
32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1 Mar 66–26 Mar 67, DAGO 22, 68; Headquarters, Headquarters Company and Band, 1st Cavalry Di-
27 May 67–17 May 68 DAGO 43, 70, amended DAGO 21, 69; 1 vision Support Command
Jan 69–30 Sep 70, DAGO 6, 74; 1 Oct 70–31 Aug 72, DAGO 6, 74 Presidential Unit Citation—23 Oct–26 Nov 65 DAGO 40, 67
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—1 Dec 71–31 Dec 72, DAGO Valorous Unit Award—1 May–29 70, DAGO 43, 72
5, 79, amended DAGO 6, 74
1st Aviation Platoon
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Table 1 Table 1
Army units in numerical order—1st Administration Company Army units in numerical order—1st Administration Company
through 5th Transportation Detachment—Continued through 5th Transportation Detachment—Continued
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jun 67–31 May 68, DAGO 28,
69; 1 Jun 68–30 Nov 69, DAGO 2, 71; 1 Jan 70–21 Feb 71, DAGO First Corps Aviation Company (Provisional)
18, 79 7th Airlift Platoon
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—9 Aug 65–19 May 69 DAGO 59, 69; Others: (N) PUC—18–21 Aug 65, DAGO 18, 79, amended DAGO
May 69–Feb 70 DAGO 11, 73, amended DAGO 42, 72; 21 Feb 32, 73; (N) NUC—18–23 Aug 65, DAGO 17, 69
70–28 Feb 71, DAGO 42, 72
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—1 Jan 69–1 Feb 70, DAGO 1st Detachment, Army Postal Unit
42, 72 Meritorious Unit Commendation—Nov 64–Jun 66, DAGO 17, 68
Remarks: Attached, 8th Radio Research Unit
Aerial Equipment Support Company (Provisional)
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—21 Feb 70–28 Feb 71, DAGO 42, 1st Engineer Battalion
72 Meritorious Unit Commendation—Feb–May 66, DAGO 20, 67; 3
Remarks: Attached to 1st Cavalry Division Jun 66–15 Apr 67, DAGO 10, 68; 16 May 67–2 Jun 68, DAGO 51,
71, revoked DAGO 2,71, which amended DAGO 28, 69; 3 Jun
First Team Academy (Provisional) 68–5 Jun 69, DAGO 50, 71
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—21 Feb 70–28 Feb 71, DAGO 42, RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21, 69
72
Less Company B
1st Cavalry RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 53,
Troop E 70
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—24 Aug–31 Dec 69, and 31 Mar–30 Company B
Jan 70, DAGO 42, 72 RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—12 Jul 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO
1st Platoon 53, 70
Valorous Unit Award—12–13 May 69, DAGO 43, 70 Headquarters & Headquarters Company I Field Force, Vietnam
1st Squadron Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Aug 65–31 Jul 68, DAGO 7,
Presidential Unit Citation—31 Jan–31 Mar 68, DAGO 60, 69 70, amended DAGO 45, 69; 1 Aug 68–30 Apr 71, DAGO 16, 72
Valorous Unit Award—24 Aug–25 Sep 68, DAGO 53, 70 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1 Aug 65–16 Apr 71, DAGO 54, 74
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—24 Aug–31 Dec 69, and 31 Mar–30 Remarks: Additionally, the Tactical Airlift Organization and Direct
Jan 70, DAGO 42, 72; 8 Feb–30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72 Air Command Support Alpha are not units and are not entitled to a
unit award. However, USAF personnel who contributed to the mis-
Headquarters and Headquarters Troop sion of HHC, I Field Force Vietnam, USA, can share in the award
Valorous Unit Award—15–31 Oct 67, DAGO 39, 70 of the MUC (1 Aug 65–31 Jul 68) on an individual basis. HQ, De-
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1 Apr–30 Jun 71, DAGO 6, 74 partment of Air Force will attempt to identify those individuals and
advise them of the entitlement to this award.
Troop A
Valorous Unit Award—15–31 Oct 67, DAGO 39, 70 Headquarters & Headquarters Battery I Field Force, Vietnam Artil-
lery
Troop B Meritorious Unit Commendation—Nov 65–Jul 66, DAGO 40, 67; 1
Presidential Unit Citation—2 Jan–12 Feb 68, DAGO 42, 70 Aug 68–31 Jul 69, DAGO 43, 70
Valorous Unit Award—15–31 Oct 67, DAGO 39, 70
1st Infantry Division
Troop D
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—24 Aug–31 Dec 69 and 31 Mar 30 Headquarters & Headquarters Company
Jun 70, DAGO 42, 72; 8 Feb–31 Mar 71, DAGO 42, 72 Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jan–31 Dec 68, DAGO 7, 70
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—31 Jul 68–1 May 69, DAGO RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21, 69
48, 71 RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 53,
70
2d Squadron
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—29 Jul 69–17 Nov 70, DAGO 52, 71 Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade
Others: (F) RVNGCwSS—1 Jun 69–30 Aug 70, DAGO 24, 72 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21, 69;
23 Sep 69–15 Feb 70, DAGO 2, 71
Less Troop D RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 53,
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—30 Aug 67–28 Jul 69, DAGO 3, 70 70
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—30 Aug 67–28 Jul 69, DAGO
53, 70 Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jan–31 Dec 69 DAGO 2, 71
Troop A RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21, 69
Valorous Unit Award—30 Jan–12 Feb 68, DAGO 43, 70 RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—12 Jul 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO
Troop C 53, 70
Presidential Unit Citation—29 Oct–30 Nov 67, DAGO 38, 71 Headquarters & Headquarters Company 3d Brigade
Troop D Meritorious Unit Commendation—28 Jul 66–28 May 67, DAGO 17,
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—31 Jul 68–28 Jul 69, DAGO 3, 70 68; 1 Jun 67–30 Aug 68, DAGO 24, 72
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—31 Jul 68–1 Jul 69, DAGO RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21, 69
53, 70 RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 53,
70
7th Squadron
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—22 Feb 67–17 May 68, DAGO 21, Headquarters & Headquarters Battery 1st Infantry Division Artil-
69; 15 Dec 69–10 Oct 70, DAGO 52, 71 lery
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21, 69
Troop B RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 53,
Valorous Unit Award—8 Feb–24 Mar 71, DAGO 24, 75 70
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—8 Feb–8 Apr 71, DAGO 5, 73
Meteorological Section
1st Civil Affairs Battalion Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 May 67–31 Jul 68, DAGO 39,
Others: (F)PHILPUC—Jul–Aug 72, DAGO 54, 74 70
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Table 1 Table 1
Army units in numerical order—1st Administration Company Army units in numerical order—1st Administration Company
through 5th Transportation Detachment—Continued through 5th Transportation Detachment—Continued
Headquarters & Headquarters Company & Band, 1st Infantry Divi- 1st Military Intelligence Company
sion Support Command
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Aug 67–28 Feb 69, DAGO 43, Counter Intelligence Team 3
70 Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jun 67–30 Aug 68, DAGO 5,
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21, 69 79, amended DAGO 24, 72
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 53, Interrogation Prisoner of War Team 3
70 Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jan 67–30 Aug 68, DAGO 24,
1st Infantry 72
2nd Battalion 1st Military Intelligence Detachment
Valorous Unit Award—11–31 Aug 69, DAGO 43, 72 Meritorious Unit Commendation—May–Nov 66, DAGO 17, 68; 1
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—24 Aug–31 Dec 69 and 31 Mar–30 Jan-31 Dec 68, DAGO 7, 70
Jun 70, DAGO 42, 72; 16 Apr–28 Aug 69, DAGO 6, 74; 1 Mar–9 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21, 69
Oct 71, DAGO 6, 74 RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 53,
70
Headquarters & Headquarters Company
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1 April–30 Jun 71, DAGO 6, 74 Counter Intelligence Team 2
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jan–31 Dec 69, DAGO 2, 71
Company A
Valorous Unit Award—13 May–1 Jun 69, DAGO 43, 72 Counter Intelligence Team 3
Meritorious Unit Commendation—28 Jul 66–28 May 67, DAGO 17,
3d Battalion 68
Valorous Unit Award—11–31 Aug 69, DAGO 43, 72
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—2 Nov 68–28 Feb 69, DAGO 2, 71; Interrogation Prisoner of War, Team 2
24 Aug–31 Dec 69 and 31 Mar–30 Jun 70, DAGO 42, 72 Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jan–31 Dec 69, DAGO 2, 71
Headquarters & Headquarters Company Interrogation Prisoner of War Team 3
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1 Apr–30 Jun 71, DAGO 6, 74 Meritorious Unit Commendation—28 Jul 66–28 May 67, DAGO 17,
68
Company C
Valorous Unit Award—12 & 13 May 69, DAGO 43, 70 1st Military Police Company
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jul 67–31 Jan 68, DAGO 48,
Headquarters & Headquarters Detachment, 1st Logistical Com- 68; 1 Feb 68–31 Jul 69, DAGO 50, 71
mand Army Superior Unit Award—27 Dec 84–22 Mar 85, DAGO 9, 87
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Apr–31 Dec 65, DAGO 20, 67; RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21, 69
1 Jan–31 Dec 66, DAGO 10,68; 1 Jan 67–15 Apr 68, DAGO 5, 69; RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 53,
15 Apr 68–30 Apr 70, DAGO 19, 74, amended DAGO 16, 72 70
Detachment 2d Platoon
Presidential Unit Citation—25 Aug 66–4 Apr 67, DAGO 2, 73 RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—12 Jul 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO
Remarks: Eligible Personnel must show evidence of participation. 53, 70
1st Medical Battalion 3d Platoon
Meritorious Unit Commendation—Sep 66–Mar 67, DAGO 17, 68; 1 Meritorious Unit Commendation—28 Jul 66–28 May 67, DAGO 17,
Apr–30 Sep 67, DAGO 48, 68; 1 Oct 67–31 Mar 68, DAGO 55, 68; 68
1 Apr–30 Sep 68, DAGO 31, 69
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21, 69 1st Provisional Machine Gun Platoon
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—2–12 Jun 64, DAGO 46, 68
Less Company C Remarks: Attached, 145th Avn Bn
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 53,
70 1st Radio Research Company
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 May 67–30 Jun 69, DAGO 2,
Company C 71; 1 Jan 71–30 Apr 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—12 Jul 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74
53, 70 Remarks: Unit was 1st ASA Co
1st Medical Laboratory Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 1st Signal Brigade
Meritorious Unit Commendation—26 Oct 68–31 Jan 69, DAGO 2, Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Apr 66–31 Jul 67, DAGO 17,
71 68; 1 Aug 67–31 Oct 69, DAGO 48, 71; 1 Jul 70–1 Jul 72, DAGO
6, 74
1st Military Intelligence Battalion
Meritorious Unit Commendation—Dec 65–Aug 66, DAGO 17, 68; 1 1st Signal Detachment
Sep 66–31 Jul 67, DAGO 17, 68; 1 Aug 67–31 Dec 68, DAGO 42, Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jan–31 Dec 67, DAGO 48, 68
69; 1 Mar 70–27 Apr 72, DAGO 5, 73 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1 Mar 66–26 Mar 67, DAGO 22, 68;
Others: (AF) PUC—18 Feb 66–30 Jun 67, DAGO 42, 69; (F) 27 Mar 67–17 May 68, DAGO 46, 69, amended DAGO 21, 69
RVNGCwGS—23 Dec 65–12 Nov 71, DAGO 32, 73
1st Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces
Less Detachment E Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jan 72–31 Jan 73, DAGO 9,
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Aug 67–31 Dec 68, DAGO 42, 79, amended DAGO 22, 76
69
Headquarters & Headquarters Company
Detachment E Others: (F) PHILPUC—Jul & Aug 72, DAGO 54, 74
Meritorious Unit Commendation—2 Nov 67–31 Dec 68, DAGO 42,
69 1st Special Forces Battalion
Others: (F) PHILPUC—Jul & Aug 72, DAGO 54, 74
1st Military Intelligence Battalion (Provisional)
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Dec 67–30 Nov 68, DAGO 39, 1st Special Forces Support Battalion
70; 1 Dec 68–24 Sep 69, DAGO 52, 74 Others: (F) PHILPUC—Jul & Aug 72, DAGO 54, 74
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Army units in numerical order—1st Administration Company Army units in numerical order—1st Administration Company
through 5th Transportation Detachment—Continued through 5th Transportation Detachment—Continued
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1 Jul–13 Nov 68, DAGO 31, 69; 14
2nd Special Forces Battalion Nov 68–15 Mar 69, DAGO 60, 69
Others: (F) PHILPUC—Jul & Aug 72, DAGO 54, 74
Battery D
1st Supply & Transport Battalion Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Dec 68–31 May 69, DAGO 59,
Meritorious Unit Commendation—Oct 65–Jun 66, DAGO 17, 68; 1 69
Nov 66–30 Jun 67, DAGO 17, 68; 1 Jul 67–31 Dec 68, DAGO 56, RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—5 Apr 67–15 Mar 69, DAGO 60, 69
69
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21, 69 2d Brigade Task Force, 25th Infantry Division
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 50, Valorous Unit Award—Jan–Apr 66 DAGO 20, 67
73
2d Civil Affairs Company
1st Transportation Battalion Meritorious Unit Commendation—19 Nov 66–29 Feb 68, DAGO
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Nov 66–31 Oct 67, DAGO 32, 54, 68; 1 Mar 68–31 May 69, DAGO 39, 70; 1 Jun 69–31 Jul 70,
73, amended DAGO 48, 68 DAGO 43, 72
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—1 Apr 66–31 Oct 72, DAGO RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—1 Mar 68–31 May 69, DAGO
6, 74; 1 Jan–31 Dec 71, DAGO 32, 73 37, 70
Remarks: Attached, 34th General Support Gp
6th Platoon
Headquarters & Headquarters Company RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—23 Mar–31 Aug 68, DAGO 48, 71
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Nov 67–31 Oct 68, DAGO 39,
70; 1 Nov 68–31 Jan 70, DAGO 51, 71; 1 Feb 70–31 Jul 71, 7th Platoon
DAGO 5, 73; 1 Aug 71–15 Sep 72, DAGO 32, 73 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—Aug 67–Jan 68, DAGO 48, 71
Company A 8th Platoon
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Nov 67–31 Oct 68, DAGO 39, RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—Aug 67–Jan 68, DAGO 48, 71
70; 1 Nov 68–31 Jan 70, DAGO 51, 71; 1 Feb 70–31 Jul 71, 9th Platoon
DAGO 5, 73; 1 Aug 71–15 Sep 72, DAGO 32, 73 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—Aug 67–Jan 68, DAGO 48, 71
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—1 Jan 31–Dec 71, DAGO 32,
73 Headquarters & Headquarters Company, II Field Force, Vietnam
Meritorious Unit Commendation—Feb 66–Aug 67, DAGO 30, 68;
1st Vulcan Combat Team (Provisional) Sep 67–Feb 69, DAGO 42, 70; 23 Feb–31 Oct 69, DAGO 42, 71; 1
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—25 Nov 68–15 Mar 69, DAGO 60, Nov 69–1 Mar 71, DAGO 16, 72
69 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—29 Apr–30 Jun 70, DAGO 51, 71
2d Air Defense Artillery RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—30 Jun 69–30 Jun 70, DAGO
51, 71
1st Battalion
Others: (AF) AFOUA—7 Nov 78–15 Jul 81 DAGO 18, 82 Headquarters & Headquarters Battery, II Field Force Vietnam Ar-
tillery
2d Airboat Platoon (Provisional) Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Mar 66–31 Dec 67, DAGO 48,
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1 Dec 66–30 Jun 68, DAGO 31, 69 68; 1 Jan 68–15 Feb 69, DAGO 36, 70; 16 Feb 69–31 Jan 70
Remarks: Attached, 9th Inf Division DAGO 48, 71
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Jun 66–15 Jan 71, DAGO
2d Artillery 51, 71
5th Battalion 2d Infantry
Meritorious Unit Commendation—5 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 60,
69 1st Battalion
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—2 Dec 66–15 Jan 71, DAGO RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—12 July 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 21,
54, 74, amended DAGO 51, 71 69; 23 Sep 69–15 Feb 70, DAGO 2, 71
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 53,
Headquarters & Headquarters Battery 70
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—5 Apr 67–15 Mar 69, DAGO 60, 69
Heavy Mortar Platoon
Battery A Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jul 67–31 Mar 68, DAGO 42,
Valorous Unit Award—17 Dec 68–18 May 69, DAGO 43, 70 69
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—17 Dec 66–4 Apr 67, DAGO 38, 70,
amended DAGO 21, 69; 5 Apr 67–15 Mar 69, DAGO 60, 69 Company A
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—17 Dec 66–4 Apr 67, DAGO Valorous Unit Award—18–20 Jun 69, DAGO 53, 70
53, 70
2d Battalion
Battery B Valorous Unit Award—5 Dec 65, DAGO 40, 66; 23–25 May 69,
Valorous Unit Award—17 Dec 68–18 May 69, DAGO 43, 70 DAGO 50, 71
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—17 Dec 66–31 Aug 68, DAGO 48, RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—5 Jun–6 Sep 69, DAGO 2, 71
71 (Unit assigned, 5th Bn, 2d Arty); 1 Sep 68–15 Mar 69, DAGO RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—Oct 65–7 Apr 70, DAGO 53,
60, 69 (Attached 25th Inf Div); 1 Sep 68–30 Sep 70, DAGO 5, 73 70
1st Platoon Headquarters and Headquarters Company
Presidential Unit Citation—18 Aug–20 Sep 68, DAGO 82, 69 Valorous Unit Award—12 Nov 65, DAGO 20, 67
Battery C Company A
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—5–23 Apr 67, DAGO 43, 70, Valorous Unit Award—12 Nov 65, DAGO 20, 67
amended DAGO 60, 69; 24 Apr 67–30 Jun 68, DAGO 43, 70,
amended DAGO 31, 69; Jan–Jun 69, DAGO 59, 69 Company C
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—24 Apr 67–28 Jun 69, DAGO Valorous Unit Award—28–29 Nov 68 DAGO 5, 79, amended
43, 70, amended DAGO 59, 69 DAGO 43, 70
2d Platoon 2d Infantry Task Force
2d Battalion
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Army units in numerical order—1st Administration Company Army units in numerical order—1st Administration Company
through 5th Transportation Detachment—Continued through 5th Transportation Detachment—Continued
Valorous Unit Award—12 Nov 65, DAGO 20, 67 Valorous Unit Award—31 Jan–19 Feb 68, DAGO 48, 68
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—19 Jun 68–31 Jul 70, DAGO 51, 71;
Headquarters and Headquarters Company 2d Logistical Com- 15–30 Sep 70, DAGO 5, 73
mand RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—12 Dec 66–31 Aug 70,
Meritorious Unit Commendation—31 Oct 65–31 Dec 66, DAGO 55, DAGO 31, 71
68 amended DAGO 30, 68;Jan 67–Jun 70, DAGO 56, 70; 1 Jul
70–14 May 72, DAGO 9,79, amended DAGO 40, 72 Less Company D
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—31 Jan–19 Feb 68, DAGO 43, 70
Augmentation
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jul 70–31 Dec 71, DAGO 40, Company D
72 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—5–19 Feb 68, DAGO 43, 70
USA Support Element, Philippines 4th Battalion
Others: (F) PHILPUC—1 Aug–15 Dec 70, DAGO 16, 72 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—2 Nov 68–28 Feb 69, DAGO 2, 71;
24 Aug–31 Dec 69, and 31 Mar–30 Jun 70, DAGO 42, 72; 8
2d Maintenance Battalion Feb–30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72
Headquarters & Headquarters Company Headquarters and Headquarters Company
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1 Mar–9 Oct 71, DAGO 6, 74 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1 Apr–30 Jun 71, DAGO 6, 74
Headquarters & Main Support Company Company E, Reconnaissance Platoon
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Jan 68–31 May 69, DAGO 39, Presidential Unit Citation—6–7 Sep 68, DAGO 75, 69
70
3d Maintenance Company
2d Medical Detachment Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Sep 68–31 Aug 69, DAGO 39,
Valorous Unit Award—4–6 Apr 65,DAGO 34, 66 70
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—1 Oct 69–15 Dec 70, DAGO
24, 72 3d Medical Detachment
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Nov 67–30 Jun 68, DAGO 67,
2d Medical Dispensary 68; 1 Aug 68–1 Aug 69, DAGO 53, 70; 2 Oct 69–1 May 70, DAGO
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Aug 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 31, 11, 73, amended DAGO 43, 72
69; 1 Oct 68–15 Feb 71, DAGO 43, 72
3d Military History Detachment
2d Military Intelligence Battalion (Provisional) RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—24 Aug–31 Dec 69, and 31 Mar–30
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Dec 67–30 Nov 68, DAGO 39, Jun 70, DAGO 42, 72; 1 Apr–30 Jun 71, DAGO 6, 74
70; 1 Dec 68–24 Sep 69, DAGO 52, 74
3d Military Intelligence Battalion (Provisional)
2d Signal Detachment Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Dec 67–30 Nov 68, DAGO 39,
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Nov 66–31 Oct 67, DAGO 48, 70; 1 Dec 68–24 Sep 69, DAGO 52, 74
68; 1 Nov 68–1 Dec 69 DAGO 51, 71 Army Superior Unit Award—1 Apr 85–31 Mar 86, DAGO 30, 87
Headquarters & Headquarters Detachment, 2d Signal Group 3d Ordnance Battalion
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 May 65–30 Apr 67, DAGO 17, Army Superior Unit Award—Jun 83–Dec 85, DAGO 9, 87
68; 1 May 67–29 Feb 68, DAGO 54, 68
Headquarters & Headquarters Company
2d Support Battalion (Provisional) Meritorious Unit Commendation—31 Oct 65–31 Dec 67, DAGO 48,
Meritorious Unit Commendation—Jan–Apr 66, DAGO 20, 67 68; 1 Jan 69–30 Sep 70, DAGO 50, 71
2d Surgical Hospital 3d Provisional Machine Gun Platoon
Meritorious Unit Commendation—Jan–Jun 66, DAGO 17, 68; 1 Jul RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—2–12 Jun 64, DAGO 46, 68
67–29 Feb 68, DAGO 48, 68; 9 Dec 68–9 Dec 69, DAGO 53, 70
3d Psychological Operations Detachment
2d Transportation Company Meritorious Unit Commendation—Oct 68–Jun 70, DAGO 37, 72
Meritorious Unit Commendation—2 Sep 67–31 Mar 68, DAGO 31,
69; 1 Nov 68–30 Apr 69, DAGO 36, 70; 1 May 69–31 Mar 70, 3d Quartermaster Detachment
DAGO 48, 71 Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Sep 68–28 Feb 69, DAGO 39,
Others: (F) RVNGCwGS—19 Oct 66–24 Apr 71, DAGO 24, 72 70
3d Combat Support Headquarters, Supply and Transportation 3d Radio Relay Unit
Company (Provisional)
Valorous Unit Award—22 Apr–31 Jul 67, DAGO 43, 72; 1–20 Aug 1st Team
67, DAGO 43, 72 Presidential Unit Citation—8 Nov 65, DAGO 40, 66
3d Data Processing Detachment (FA & FB Teams) 2d Team
Meritorious Unit Commendation—1 Nov 66–31 Oct 67, DAGO 21, Presidential Unit Citation—16 Mar 66, DAGO 40, 67
78, amended DAGO 48, 68; 1 Nov 67–31 Jul 68, DAGO 36, 70 3d Radio Research Unit
Remarks: Eligible personnel must show evidence of participation Meritorious Unit Commendation—13 May 61–31 Dec 62, DAGO
3d Field Hospital 22, 63
Meritorious Unit Commendation—May–Nov 65, DAGO 43, 66; 1 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm—1–31 Jul 66, and 9 Dec 66–18 Jan
Jul 67–30 Jun 68, DAGO 28, 69; 1 Jul 68–30 Jun 69, DAGO 39, 67, DAGO 21, 69
70; 1 Jul 69–31 Aug 71, DAGO 5, 73 Remarks: Unit was 82d USA ASA Sp Opns Unit
3d Infantry Detachment 1
Meritorious Unit Commendation—Jan 65–May 66, DAGO 17, 68
1st Battalion Remarks: Unit was 404th ASA Det
Meritorious Unit Commendation—20 Jan 69–26 Jan 73, DAGO 13,
74 Detachment 2
Army Superior Unit Award—1 May 84–1 Feb 85, DAGO 9, 87 Meritorious Unit Commendation—Jan 65–May 66, DAGO 17, 68
Remarks: Unit was 405th ASA Det
2d Battalion
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