39th Infantry Regiment

Division Reconnaissance

3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment

Having a direct lineage from "C" Troop and "C" Company, the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry is entitled to the 5th Cavalry Regimantal Awards listed above and additionally, the following:

Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered KOKSU-RI ("L" Co, 3rd Bn, 5th Cavalry, cited for action on 15 Feb 1951; DA GO 36, 1951)

Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered TAEGU ("K" and "M" Co, 3rd Bn, 5th Cavalry, cited for action on 06 Sep 1951; DA GO 38, 1952)

Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered TAEGU ("M" Co, 3rd Bn, 5th Cavalry, cited for action on 14 to 19th 1951; DA GO 38, 1952)

Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered DONG AP BIA MOUNTAIN (3rd Sqn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 10 to 21 May 1969; DA GO 9, 1979, amended 16, 1972)

Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered AP BAU BANG (Headquarters Section, 3rd Sqn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 19 to 20 Mar 1967; DA GO 3, 1969)

Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered AP BAU BANG (Ground Surveilance Section, 3rd Sqn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 19 to 20 Mar 1967; DA GO 3, 1969)

Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered AP BAU BANG (Medical Pltn, 3rd Sqn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 19 to 20 Mar 1967; DA GO 3, 1969)

Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered AP BAU BANG ("A" Trp, 3rd Sqn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 19 to 20 Mar 1967; DA GO 3, 1969)

Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered AP BAU BANG (1st Pltn, "B" Trp, 3rd Sqn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 19 to 20 Mar 1967; DA GO 3, 1969)

Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered AP BAU BANG (3rd Pltn, "C" Trp, 3rd Sqn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 19 to 20 Mar 1967; DA GO 3, 1969)

Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered QUANG TRI (Headquarters and Headquarters Trp, 3rd Sqdn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 27 to 28 Jun 1969, DA GO 28, 1969)

Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered BIEN HOA AIR BASE ("A" Trp, 3rd Sqn, 5th Cavalry, cited for action on 31 Jan 1968, DA GO 5, 1969)

Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered BIEN AN ("A" and "B" Trp, 3rd Sqn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 27 to 28 Jun 1969, DA GO 28, 1969)

Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered XUAN LOC ("C" Trp, 3rd Sqn, 5th Cavalry, cited for action on 02 to 03 Feb 1968, DA GO 1, 1969)

Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered SAIGON ("D" Trp, 3rd Sqn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 06 to 12 May 1969, DA GO 43, 1970)

Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered IRAQ 1991 (3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 03 Jan to 15 Jan 1991; DA GO 14, 1997)

Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1971 (3rd Sqdn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 08 Feb to 30 Apr 1971; DA GO 42, 1972)

Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1966 - 1968 (3rd Sqdn [less "D" Trp],5th Cavalry, cited for the period 01 Dec 1966 to 15 Feb 1968; DA GO 43, 1970, amended DA GO 31, 1969)

Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1966 - 1968 ("D" Trp, 3rd Sqdn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 01 Dec 1966 to 30 Jun 1968; DA GO 43, 1970, amended DA GO 31, 1969)

Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1969 - 1970 ("D" Trp, 3rd Sqdn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 15 Dec 1969 to 10 Oct 1970; DA GO 52, 1971)

Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1969 ("D" Trp, 3rd Sqdn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period Jan to Jun 1969; DA GO 43, 1970, amended DA GO 59, 1969)

Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1966 - 1968 (3rd Sqdn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 19 Dec 1966 to 15 Feb 1968; DA GO 43, 1970, amended DA GO 59, 1969)

Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1966 - 1968 ("D" Trp, 3rd Sqdn, 5th Cavalry, cited for the period 19 Dec 1966 to 28 Jun 1969; DA GO 59, 1969)

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Company E, 50th Infantry (Airborne LRP)

Co. E, 50th Infantry (LRP)

9th Infantry Division

Company E, 75th Infantry (Ranger)

Co E (Ranger),75th Infantry

9th Infantry Division

1 Feb. 1969 - 12 Oct. 1970

75th INFANTRY (RANGER) REGIMENT, VIETNAM ENTITLEMENTS

75th Infantry (Ranger) Regiment, Vietnam is entitled to the following:

Campaign Streamers, Vietnam

Counteroffensive Phase VI
Tet 69 Counteroffensive
Summer- Fall 1969
Winter- Spring 1969
Sanctuary Counteroffensive
Counteroffensive Phase VII
Consolidation I
Consolidation II
Cease Fire

Decorations, Vietnam

RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm - 23 Awards
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal - 10 Awards
US Valorous Unit Award - 6 Awards
US Meritorious Unit Commendation - 2 Awards