Find people you served with from 2nd battalion, 8th cavalry airmobile. The official home page of the eighth army eighth army. History of the jumping mustangs 1st bn 8th cav, 1st air cav div, viet nam 1965 1971. During its service, the regiment lost by death, killed in action, 2 officers. Armys 1st cavalry division had been converted during the pacific war to infantry formations. History of the 1st cavalry division in vietnam 19651969 paperback or air cav. Currently, it is a component of the 1st cavalry division, a major subordinate. Welcome to the 2 8 cav facebook page honor and courage ltc steven e. The mission fo the 2nd battalion, 5th cavalry regiment, the lancers, is to provide the lethality and agility of a combined arms battalion to the 1st brigade combat team, 1st cavalry division. The eighth cavalry, organized in 1866, is one of the four cavalry regiments by. A tour of combat duty was exactly one year, and these bravo. For reference purposes the book where we were by michael p.
The 2nd cavalry regiment, also known as the 2nd dragoons, is an active stryker infantry and cavalry regiment of the united states army. I bought this book for a neighbor who was in the first cavalry, and is mentioned in the book. Mary lee stubbs, stanley russell connor, united states. Jumping mustangs, 18th cav in viet nam, honor and courage. Fort hood is the armys premier installation to train and deploy heavy forces. Army 2nd battalion, 8th cavalry airmobile army veteran locator. The 8th cavalry regiment is a regiment of the united states army formed in 1866 during the. Personal comments page 2 8th cavalry regiment 1st cavalry division us army korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading task force 2 4 cav first in, last out the history of the 2d squadron, 4th cavalry. A 214,968acre installation, fort hood is the only post in the united states capable of stationing and training two armored divisions. Army 2nd battalion, 8th cavalry airmobile army veteran. The civil war archive section, 8th regiment state militia cavalry, accessed 21 july 2012. First regiment of cavalry the army of the us historical.
A troop deployed to vietnam with the 1st bde 101st during the summer of 65. History of the 1st cavalry division in vietnam 19651969 j. The second cavalry regiment is a unit of the united states army europe, with its garrison at the rose barracks in vilseck, germany. The regiment left the state march 8, 1864, and served in the 9th corps. Armor cavalry, part 2 armor cavalry, stanley russell. Phuoc long province, republic of vietnam, 2 december 1969.
Company a now the 1st battalion was organized on 21 september 1866 at angel island, located in san francisco bay. Task force 2 4 cav first in, last out the history of the 2d squadron, 4th cavalry illustrated edition kindle edition by barto, major joseph c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Welcome to the 28 cav facebook page honor and courage ltc steven. Headquarters 1st cavalry division airmobile apo san francisco 96490 special orders. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Korean war working area vietnam war military history troops division competition bears battle. Crossed sabers chapter souvenir shop is operated by the 1st cavalry division association.
In memory of the men from the 2nd battalion, 12th cavalry. Eighth regiment of cavalry the army of the us historical sketches. Regimental and unit histories illinois secretary of state. Marshall dedicated an entire chapter in his book about vietnam. This can include photographs, letters, articles and other nonbook materials. They were members of an elite airmobile infantry company of 160 soldiers, officially known as bravo company, 2 nd battalion, 8 th cavalry regiment, 1 st cavalry division airmobile. There is, perhaps, no branch of the whole science of war which has engaged so little of the attention of military writers as that which refers to the formation and employment of cavalry. Records of united states regular army mobile units, 18211942. Army 196872 361st aerial weapons co unit history part 2.
In his unpublished book, bob recounts his experiences from the time he was drafted, through his first fire fight, then to becoming a company rto, and finally, his departure. Researchers often utilize them to unearth minute details about individuals who served in a regiment, or about social and cultural aspects of military life. B company was the first unit in the 1st cavalry division to. Return to table of contents pathfinder division arrow division its nickname is represented by the golden arrow piercing the white 8 on a blue shield. The united states regiment of dragoons was organized by act of congress approved march 2, 1833, becoming the first regiment of dragoons when the second dragoons were raised in 1836. They were members of units assigned or attached to the 1st cavalry division airmobile who were killed in action kia or died during the vietnam war. As these two elite enemy divisions, with history at dien bien phu and the ia drang valley, depleted, the 1st cavalry division airmobile leapfrogged west, clearing route 9, until at 0. This is the history of a group of soldiers who served together in the vietnam war during the period july 1967 july 1968. The 8th cavalry regiment assn is a great organization to belong too.
On april 4, 2004, the 25 battalion of the 1st cavalry division was just taking over responsibility for sadr city, a large baghdad slum with a. Fork of the verde river, killed 2 indians, and captured a rifle and provisions. History of the 1st cavalry division in vietnam 19651969. This volume can be many things to many people a book of memories, a souvenir, a pictorial essay.
New book about battle of fallujah takes a look at 27 cav. Since early february, alpha troop, with its 100 soldiers, 20 sheridan light tanks and upgunned and uparmored m1 acavs, had beenon loan,temporarily attached to the 1st cavalry division and paired with a company, 2nd battalion, 8 th cavalry, commanded by captain ray armer. The struggle that began with communists fighting french colonial power in the. Profits go towards scholarships, 1st cavalry division association activities, and a small portion is donated for maintenance and educational programs for the 1st cavalry museum. From personal collection one only available extremely rare piece blue ghosts airmobile recon vietnam war blue ghosts f troop, 8th cavalry raised formed in vietnam in april of 1968 from assets of c troop, 7th squadron, 17th cavalry the blue ghosts were formed to provide aerial recon for the 23rd infantry divison americal. War dominated 30 years of vietnams history last century. It is the combination of the experienced training received by each dedicated member of the team and adherence to. The current capability of the 8th cavalry regiment has been developed in conjunction with the long history of the 1st cavalry division.
The 8th cavalry continued to serve under a number of designations, fighting in every other major us conflict since, except world war i, when it was not deployed to europe because it was already engaged in the punitive expedition in mexico from 1916 to 1920. Thunder horse 2 12 cavalry regiment, fort hood, texas. It is the story of one of those units, the 2nd battalion 7th cavalry regiment, 3rd brigade combat team, 1st cavalry division that is the basis for. With the relentless pace of jrtc, we were ecstatic to shake up the routine and get some very deserving troopers within warhorse staff and cobra company an experience to train with our aviation brothers and sisters of assault 282 aviation battalion. Besides the commanding officer who was a colonel, the regimental staff included 7 officers, 6 enlisted men, a surgeon, and 2 assistant surgeons. The mission of the 2nd battalion, 8th cavalry regiment, mustangs, is to, on order, deploy to a designated contingency area of operations, conduct full spectrum operations, and redeploy. Vietnam war book of honor 1st cavalry division association. Regimental and unit histories containing reports for the years 1861 1866. Please click on the bookmark for the desired regiment or unit to get to the history for that regiment or unit. Companies in this regiment with the counties of origin edit edit source men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. Our mission is to provide cavalry and military enthusiasts with a taste of cavalry history and traditions, and to offer good quality products at an affordable price, backed by outstanding customer service.
Regimental histories have value beyond their obvious uses in documenting american military history. The mustangs subsequently took part in amphibious training and served in the pacific theater during world war ii. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. As part of the 1st cavalry division, 28th cavalry was sent to vietnam in september 1965. For more information on the history of this unit, see. Today, as they have for well over a century, the soldiers of 3d battalion, 8th cavalry regiment, are trained, ready to answer the buglers call, and send rounds on the way at any time. The 1st squadron, 1st cavalry regiment, of the 1st armored division. A tour of combat duty was exactly one year, and these bravo company troopers. In the early 1960s, in fort benning, georgia, they were again transformed, this time into a completely new type of organization called an air assault division and designated the 1st cavalry division airmobile. Storied company guidon from vietnam finds way home.
Reorganized as 1st and 2nd bns abn, 8th cav and sent to vietnam as part of the 1st abn bde, 1st cav div, airmobile 1 jul 1965. Bob hutton was a grunt with c 25 cav from april 1968 to april 1969 from bong son to quang tri to tay ninh. Its designation was changed to first regiment of cavalry by the act of august 3, 1861. The 8th cavalry regiment would like to hear from you. Todays cavalry has traded fourhoofed mounts for heavily armored tanks, fighting vehicles, and helicopters in a combined arms force that is. The 8th cavalry regiment, currently represented in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd brigades of the 1st cavalry division, was constituted in the regular army on 28 july 1866. The 17th cavalry regiment was supplemented by a sufficient number of officers and enlisted men from the 8th cavalry and officers of the militia to make up the necessary complement. Reorganized as an abn bn in the newly reorganized 1st cav div, airmobile, at ft benning, ga, commanded by lt col. Hht, b troop and a shanghid aero rifle platoon of c troop deployed to rvn in december 67. It served on foot during world war ii and korea, with some elements. Ap photohorst faas ap photohorst faas what others are saying. Links to cavalry histories 1st cavalry division association. Patch blue ghost, troop f, 8th cavalry vietnam war.