Door gunner crew chief roster names without complete information indicates shotgunner i have not contacted yet, if you know them. I am trying to collect the names of anyone who served with the 1st or 2nd battalion during their stay in vietnam. Gary jacobson walked the walk, so can talk the talk. This page features 48 photographic images of the 25th infantry division tropic lightning, taken in cu chi, vietnam, during 1966. Dino w buchanan usace january 30, 2015 share on twitter. The first wolfhounds mascot, a pure bred russian wolfhound, was presented to the regiment in 1929. Please email your information on other gunners, crew chiefs and pilots. One of the tactics employed by the 25th infantry division was to construct a patrol base out in the middle of nowhere, but generally close to an enemy concentration. The short film staff film report 662b 1966 is available for free download at the internet archive. Radio call sign for the leader of 2d platoon, company c.
The short film staff film report 66 2b 1966 is available for free download at the internet archive. M60 machine guns would be employed in many of them. Army corps, 2nd battalion 27th infantry regiment wolfhounds. This cozy blanket was inspired by my grandfathers army unit the 25th infantry division tropic lightning. This page is dedicated to the men who served with the wolfhounds in vietnam. Elaborate ceremonies marked kolchak is adoption as mascot of the twentyseventh infantry. Dedicated to all men and woman who served in vietnam. The wolfhounds participated in the first american action of ww ii when the japanese attacked hawaii on 7 december 1941. Images of the 25th infantry division, vietnam, 1966. As late as august, 1965, enemy units staged victory parades down highway 1. This web site is dedicated to all the brave men that served in the 227 wolfhounds c co 2nd platoon and all the men who served in charlie company during 1965 1971. The 27th infantrys regimental nickname is the wolfhounds. The 3d brigade soldiers captured five ak47 assault rifles, 500 lbs of rice, almost half a ton of salt and destroyed 15 bunkers. Choose your dates and campaign for a personalized touch.
Delta company 227 infantry the wolfhounds at cop garcia, goshta district, afghanistan. Whether for yourself or a veteran you love, the quality of this cap is guaranteed to satisfy with its polyesterwool blend, velcro strap, and high profile structure. The 3d brigade soldiers captured five ak47 assault rifles, 500 lbs of rice, almost half a ton of salt and. The purpose of this page is to help wolfhounds find wolfhound, and to find information.
Kolchak king of the wolfhounds 27th infantry regiment. Army corps, 2nd battalion 27th infantry regiment wolfhounds reopen renovated quad d barracks. To register for the event, download and print the registration form, and return it with payment. Gather information about men who served with the 1st and 2nd battalions of the 27th infantry regiment of the 25th infantry division during the vietnam war. The 27th infantry regiment consists of two battalions. Wolfhounds sweep, defend base camps, 8 cong fall dau tieng in a fiveday sweep of the enemyinfested trapezoid, wolfhounds of bravo company, 1st battalion, 27th infantry, killed eight enemy and discovered several small enemy base camps. The 27th infantry went on to distinguish itself in campaigns with the 25th on guadalcanal, the northern solomon islands and then in fierce fighting on the island of luzon. He volunteered for the draft, served 8 months before getting wounded, and was also awarded the bronze star medal, for rescuing a.
The story of the 2nd battalion 27th infantry wolfhounds in paktika, afghanistan. Check the listings and see if you can add names to those already there. The 27th infantry regiment, nicknamed the wolfhounds, is a regiment of the united states army established in 1901, that served in the philippineamerican war, in the siberian intervention after world war i, and as part of the 25th infantry division tropic lightning during world war ii, the korean war, and later the vietnam war. When the 25th went to vietnam, my father, major frank s. I made a pattern from the logo and stitched the first one for a raffle prize at his reunion a few years ago. However, the backbone of defense of the patrol base was the common infantryman manning the bunker line with his m16 rifle. There is a small assortment of unprocessed papers and artifacts that are primarily unarranged. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. A simple slideshow i put together of some pictures my father took while with the 25th infantry division, vietnam 1968. The 27th infantry regiment, nicknamed the wolfhounds, is a regiment of the united states. Infantry battalion from schofield barracks, hawaii, came to korea hoping to replicate some of the training their sister battalion, the 121st. The first half of oifond for the 127 in wolfhounds. Each is custom embroidered at our facilities in scottsboro, al.
The artifacts are original and similar attire and items from wolfhounds in their military service. Our platoon was rich with heroes, and men willing to give their all. Jan 30, 2015 army corps, 2nd battalion 27th infantry regiment wolfhounds reopen renovated quad d barracks. There is a small assortment of unprocessed papers and artifacts that are primarily. We were also honored to have four active duty wolfhounds travel from schofield barracks to our reunion. Cong, nva assaults on wolfhounds smashed at night laager position by sp4 karl karlgaard cu chi in a wellcoordinated operation over a fiveandahalf day period, wolfhounds of the 2d battalion, 27th infantry, repelled two vcnva night assaults and made several dramatic encounters killing 51 enemy. United states 27th infantry regiment historical society the. Ls, us tank followed by m16 multiple gun halftrack moves twd. The 25th infantry divisions combat engineer battalion was the 65th engineer battalion. Ls, us tank followed by m16 multiple gun halftrack moves twd camera. Farmer, was the executive officer of the 1st battalion, 27th infantry regiment, which was part of the 2nd brigade.
For shirt and other products with options, select your sizeoption before clicking add to cart. From lens and poets pen of a combat infantryman in vietnam, come poignantly thrilling battle action pictures and war poetry of my 1st air cavaly division, as well as marines, airborne rangers, special forces, the americal, 1st infantry, 9th infantry, wolfhounds of the 25th infantry divisions. Early intelligence reports revealed large concentrations of enemy troops in the area. Charlie company comanches 227 in bn wolfhounds 25th infantry division association. These are often interviews of wolfhounds and videos about certain military events. Wonderful world 25th infantry wolfhounds, vietnam, 1968. Wolfhounds follow sister battalion to south korea article. Wonderful world 25th infantry wolfhounds, vietnam, 1968 on. These links will take you to a listing of the members of each company of the 2nd battalion. Defense of diamond fell to the 25th infantry wolfhounds. Us 27th infantry regimental historical society the wolfhound pack nonprofit organization.
Click below to see the list of names, which i already have, by company and battalion. The information will include a message from the president, me at the present time, links to the membership application form for the pack, application form for the 25th div. Wolfhounds accomplish vietnam mission by sp5 steve kroft cu chi when the 2nd battalion, 27th infantry wolfhounds waded ashore with the rest of the 2nd brigade of the 25th infantry division at vung tau in january of 1966, cu chi district belonged to the viet cong. Wolfhound px select the products you would like and click add to cart. Recon platoon crip 2nd 27th inf wolfhounds 19671968. This web site is dedicated to all the brave men that served in the 227 wolfhounds c co 2nd platoon and all the men who served in charlie company during. If you would like to have a link created to your page, send me an email giving your information and i will put in a link. Door gunner crew chief roster 25th infantry division. C company 227 headquarters company company unknown battalion unknown the information on these pages may not be used for commercial purposes names added nov. Back to war stories assault on patrol base base diamond i. He was named after admiral aleksandr vasilyevich kolchak, who fought the bolsheviks during the regiments stay in siberia. January 6, 1969 25th infantry division association. Medal of honor winners al medal of honor winners mz a wolfhounds story of a june day 1968. The story of the 2nd battalion 27th infantry wolfhounds.
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