Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. Constituted in 1917 at camp syracuse, new york, the regiment fought in the great war, and was later inactivated in 1921. In the 1994 film forrest gump, the eponymous main character was a member of the 9th infantry division in vietnam, notably. Division headquarters was at bear cat dec 1966 jul 1968 and dong tam aug 1968 aug 1969. Find us army units airborne, special forces, reserve units. The shoulder sleeve insignia is an octofoil resembling a heraldic design. Hof trading gold us army 9th infantry division vietnam combat veteran with ribbon gold tie clip tie bar veteran gift.
I took the information from the 1st infantry division in vietnam history book and thought it would be accurate and complete. It was created as the 9th division during world war i, but never deployed overseas. Nov 17, 2009 vietnam war veterans honored at 9th infantry reunion. The 9th infantry division old reliables was created as the 9th division during world war i. That is why their is a black attachment at the top. This was the birthplace of the people liberation front who rose up against the french in 1954 and later in the 60s against the south vietnamese. Vietnam helicopter insignia and artifacts d troop, 3rd. From the 18th of november, 1923, the 9th division with war department approval adopted the octofoil as its patch.
These were not worn by the men during world war 2, but have been produced after the war. Army shoulder patches, officially known as shoulder sleeve insignia ssi, are worn on the upper left arm of the army combat uniform. Thus the insignia became a single streak of lightning across a red field. On april 2, 1971 the division was deactivated at fort lewis, washington. Free to all visitors but our members and sponsors keep us online. In 1969, the division also operated throughout the iv corps tactical zone. It was formed in 1921 and served during world war ii, the korean war, the vietnam war, the persian gulf war, with the stabilization force in bosniaherzegovina, in the iraq war, in the war in afghanistan and in operation freedoms. The 9th infantry division old reliables is an inactive infantry division of the united states army. From 1962 to 1968, the 5th infantry division mech trained troops in basic combat and advanced individual training ait. The 9th infantry division next saw combat in vietnam in 1967. The source for these patches was a fort lewis area sew shop which had provided large. I was part of the mobile riverine force that worked in the mekong delta area south of saigon. Division insignia of the united states army wikipedia. History of the 9th infantry division old reliables.
Subdued patches insignia on fatigues was made mandatory army wide on july. After vietnam, the 9th infantry division was stationed at fort lewis, washington for the remainder of the cold war. Shop vietnam veteran patches at army surplus world army. Early vietnam 9th infantry division album signed by asst. Personalized name tape generator design and order your own personalized name tapes. New zealand v force, big red one, 1 st infantry division, 1 st cavalry division, tropic lightning, 25 th infantry division, subdued, patch, patches, uniform, helmet, flash, beret, arc, tab, 101 st airborne. The 9th infantry division participated in many battles during the vietnam war. Lightning division the lightning shoulder patch originated in world war i. It is commanded by a major general, assisted by two brigadier generals.
I dont think i wore it much as it would of made a great target. Reputation trusted by 1,000,000 military veteran shoppers since 2000. Vietnam 9th division order of battle the mobile riverine. It was re designated to the 9th infantry division on august 1st, 1942. Here at army surplus world, we have over 300 different army patches in stock as well as several books to order from. Patch, uscgc campbell, operation marketime, vietnam war. Vietnam korea year books korea guestbook if you want your e mail to show. Vietnam war master resource guide the american war. Comprised of 20,000 to 45,000 soldiers, a corps includes 2 to 5 divisions. The 9th infantry division in vietnam ebook see more. Their area of operations was the mekong delta, located south of saigon. Vietnam war veterans honored at 9th infantry reunion. Composed of 10,000 to 16,000 soldiers, a division has three brigadesized elements. I was a grunt in the 9th infantry from april 8, 1968, to may 18, 1969.
The division stayed in german as an occupational force until 1947 when it was returned to the united states. The soldier narrator holds a book about the 9th in wwii. Find us army infantry division patches, military gifts and more at. It was then reorganized and the three infantry regiments became five infantry battle groups. The operation began at precisely 1800 hours on 11 september 1967, as the thundering sound of helicopters, tanks, and armored personnel carriers brought the 9th infantry divisions mp contingent into the staging area. Year books korea guestbook if you want your e mail to show. It played a strategic role in the battle of the bulge when its inexperienced troops held fast on the northern shoulder of the german advance, refusing them access to the vital northern road network that led into belgium the 99th readiness division, also styled as 99th division readiness, which the 99th regional. When the 3d brigade of 9th infantry division was selected in june 1969 to stay in vietnam while the remainder of the division redeployed back to the united states, the ranger company was transferred to that brigade and prepared for brigadelevel reconnaissance tasks in the province southwest of saigon.
Vietnam 9th infantry division patch army patches 9th inf. Cloth background with embroidered insignia and easy sew or iron on application. The division saw combat until the german surrender on may 8, 1945. E company rangers, the attached article saluting our former first sergeant, roy nelson, was compiled by duane poncho alire and he has submitted it to patrolling magazine where. If you need assistance ordering or would like to order by telephone please call us toll free at 18008645062 and one of our customer service representatives will assist you. This group is an extension of the 9th infantry division association united states. The 1st battalion and the 2nd battalion, also known as the 12 and 22. During the vietnam war, some of the divisions units most notably the 2nd brigade were closely associated with the mobile riverine force, later called riverines. The 3rd brigade stayed in vietnam and fought in cambodia until october 1970. Combat tracker team provisional and their later designation as infantry platoon combat tracker i. Class a patches, known broadly as shoulder sleeve insignia ssi, are embroidered patches u.
Subdued olive green and black 9th infantry division ssi worn on chocolate chip desert camos by a member of the multinational force and. This 1968 big picture tv746 color film about the 9th infantry division in vietnam was presented by the u. Navy ship web sites and aviation units are found in the corresponding history sections of olivedrab. See more ideas about vietnam, vietnam veterans and vietnam war. We have seen footage of men fighting the battles, walking miles and miles to liberate europe. The 47th infantry regiment is an infantry regiment of the united states army. Once i get a bit more familiar with the us army order of battle for the war, i will reorganize the documents by unit, if it seems more appropriate. Unbeatable prices save up to 50% off on unique deals of the day.
The members and sponsors of the korean war project. All of our military license plates and military license plate frames are made in the usa at our facility in scottsboro, alabama. Soldiers of the 9th infantry division red, white and blue unit patches based at bearcat camp martin cox are trucked to a waiting caribou aircraft for the flight to their new units. Heres a captain from the 9th infantry division wearing a full color 1st marine division. Youve earned the right to shop tax free and enjoy free shipping. It was designed to locate and destroy any enemy closein strike capability directed against the long binh post complex. I took basic training at fort lenard wood and infantry training at fort polk. Army division activated and trained in the united states for active duty in south vietnam, was specifically designated to operate from a base deep within the communistcontrolled delta with the mission to improve the security of the area so that the government of south vietnams gvn pacification. The following army divisional patches were used in the viet nam war.
The octofoil, based upon the rules of the 15th century, was the mark. Shop army csib 9th infantry division and other name brand divisions military at the exchange. Our 9th infantry division vietnam veteran patch is a 4 inch, full color, 100% embroidered military patch. The 6th battalion, 31st infantry the polar bears was activated 1 nov 1967 at ft. Camp greaves dmz, camp liberty bell dmz, korea 1978 2nd battalion, 9th infantry, 2nd infantry division. Us army 509th airborne infantry regiment battalion patch oval. Brown in october 1968 during the battle of bandit hill that is on not file on a duty log da form 1594 by the 1st infantry. Full color versions of these patches are worn on the now retired service green uniform, replaced by wear of combat service identification badges. The 9th infantry division shoulder sleeve insignia, or unit patch, is colored red and blue and features a double quatrefoil, a heraldic mark indicative of the ninth.
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The 9th infantry division began withdrawing in summer 1969, leaving its 3rd brigade behind as a. Army division patches infantry divisions strives to offer the most complete collection of authentic infantry division patches available. The 99th infantry division was a unit of the united states army in world war ii. History of the octofoil shoulder patch shoulder sleeve insignia became official for all units after the first world war. The battalion nickname of rangers was changed to iron rangers in vietnam on 21 october, 1968 not 1966 like reported on another web site in honor of the armored personnel carriers when the 5th battalion mechanized, 60th infantry regiment, 9th infantry division was swapped with the 1st battalion, 16th infantry regiment, 1st infantry division. Uh1d h image courtesy of johnny hutch hutcherson d.
Th us, the evidence was unmistakable that the enemy planned to make a major eff ort to attack population centers and disrupt the pacifi cation program in the upper delta. The 9th infantry division was reactivated again later in 1947 and served as a part of the nato forces in goepingen, germany from 1954 to 1956. Please note that all letters are 34 tall, width is adjusted according to size selected. Shop army patches at army surplus world army surplus world. Red and blue are designating colors of an infantry division headquarters flag. In later years, it would become an important unit of the u. The octofoil shoulder patch 9th infantry division in wwii. In october 2006, the 1st squadron, 9th cavalry regiment, began its second deployment to iraq from fort bliss, texas, in support of operation iraqi freedom, along with the rest of 4th brigade combat team, 1st cavalry division, to work alongside units of the 25th infantry division to comprise task force lightning. These patches were worn on the left shoulder and each division had its own patch.
All names tape fabrics are 1 in height except usn 1. The 9th infantry was the last division to go into vietnam and the first division to leave. The 9th infantry division has successfully accomplished this mission by conducting operations in gia dinh, long an, go cong, dinh tuong, kien tuong, kien hoa, vinh binh, and kien phuong provinces. The 7th infantry division remained on the dmz, its headquarters at camp casey, south korea until 1971. A division can head up major tactical operations, and handle battlefield operations and engagements. The battles of the 78th division were likened by the french to a bolt of lightning, leaving the field blood red. The 7th infantry division was reactivated at fort ord, california in october of 1974. Later, the division was an important unit of the united states army in world war ii and the vietnam war. Receive exclusive sale offers and be the first to know about new products. The division insignia is a redandblue octofoil a design of eight petals with a white center.
Cover your head with a customizable 9th infantry division hat from zazzle. The 9th infantry division landed on dday plus 4, june 10, 1944. Rare lot of vietnam war patches 99 patches all different excellent set. The ssi of some army divisions have become known in popular culture. Previously titled the 509th parachute infantry regiment 509th pir was the first parachute infantry unit of the u. Class a patches, known broadly as shoulder sleeve insignia ssi, are embroidered patches. Whether you are a vietnam veteran, or just showing your support for a friend or loved one, we have a variety of vietnam veteran patches at affordable prices. The us army in vietnam the bud harton collection at the texas tech virtual vietnam archive. The old reliables will continue to serve their country whenever and wherever they are needed. If you know the ctt number, ipct number, idct number, division or brigade attachment click on the appropriate page to proceed to the unit. Army csib 9th infantry division divisions military. United states army 100th division training combat service identification badge criteria.
This is the longknives patch i had in vietnam 1968. You should also look at military organizations and the many resources of the other history sections for further possibilities. Uniforms worn by the 9th infantry division men about this article. Army pins patches coins army patches and insignias u. Elements of the 9th infantry division had served 1,440 days in vietnam. We all know the pictures of soldiers during world war 2. The 1st cavalry division is a combined arms division and is one of the most decorated combat divisions of the united states army. Us army infantry division patches, military gifts and more. Online shopping for united states military insignia, uniform accessories, service awards and patriotic merchandise. From the 18th of november, 1923, the 9th division with war department approval adopted the octofoil as. I was assigned to bravo bandits 22 infantry from 9 dec 196710 dec 1968, the company was upcon to the 11th acr while at bandit hill where i was recommended for the silver star by my platoon leader b36 1lt richard e.
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A continual check is made with g2 of the 9th infantry division and base security concerning the intelligence situation for the inmediate area of the units operation. Commemorative patches 9th infantry division in wwii. Based on hunts experience as colonel and division chief of staff, the volume documents how the 9th divisions combat effectiveness peaked in 1969. Over nine million americans served in the vietnam conflict with over 58,000 giving the ultimate sacrifice in their fight to preserve freedom and. The 509th infantry regiment is an airborne infantry regiment of the united states army. United states army 9th infantry division class a patch. Web sites for individual units and commands of ground forces are found here. Ssi are available in ocp, multicam, and acu digital patterns. Us army 2nd infantry division ssi whook attachment 3rd.
Jackson i was in the 9th infantry division station in dong tam vietnam 19681969 assigned to brovo company i am also known as the animal for good reason anyone out there that can still remember me or that was assigned to this unit please i would like very much to. Old reliables of the 9th infantry division were presented the vietnamese gallantry cross with palm, the highest unit valor award, and the civic action honor medal with oak leaf on 5 july 1969. The octofoil, based upon the rules of the 15th century, was the mark of the ninth son. Lewis and joined the 9th infantry division in vietnam as its last maneuver element. Wartime service fullcolor unit patch denoting service with a specific u. The 3rd of the 34th artillery was a towed 105mm howitzer battalion assigned to the 9th infantry. Army csib 9th infantry division divisions military shop. During the vietnam war there were two battalions of the 2nd infantry regiment in vietnam. Bieda, 9092 washington ave, studio 7, silverdale wa 98383, 8005950042 or 36065787. On 25 march 1968, the 1st brigade of the 5th infantry division mech was alerted for deployment in the republic of vietnam. Home vietnam war dvds rons dong tam 9th infantry division, iii corps, 1968 1969 color home movies filmed in and around dong tam, hq basecamp of the 9th infantry division in the republic of vietnam. Memorials 4th battalion, 47th infantry 9th infantry division. Show your service pride with your detailed army 9th infantry division vietnam veteran patch. Od green 9th infantry division ssi shoulder sleeve insignia unsewn in mint condition from an original quartermasters box of 200 dated july 1989 9th infantry division united states the 9th infantry division old reliables was created as the 9th division during world war i, but never deployed.