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The Vietnamese Rangers (Vietnamese: Biệt Động Quân), commonly known as the ARVN Rangers or Vietnamese Ranger Corp (VNRC), were the light infantry of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. Trained and assisted by American Special Forces and Ranger advisers, the Vietnamese Rangers infiltrated beyond enemy lines in search and destroy missions.
Lieutenant Colonel: USAF: On temporary duty to 36th Tactical Fighter Squadron: Operation Rolling Thunder: North Vietnam, Lạng Sơn province: His F-105D was hit by anti-aircraft fire [126] Presumptive finding of death [3] October 17: Mayer, Roderick L: Lieutenant: US Navy: VF-41, USS Independence: Operation Rolling Thunder: North Vietnam
Howard was wounded 14 times during a 54-month period in the Vietnam War. For his distinguished service, Howard received a direct appointment from Master Sergeant to First Lieutenant in December 1969. Howard graduated from Ranger School class 7–73 in May 1973 and served with the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Fort Lewis, Washington as company ...
1st Cavalry Division (Vietnam) Company I, 75th Infantry (Ranger) 1 February 1969: 7 April 1970: Company F (LRP), 52nd Infantry: 1st Infantry Division (Vietnam) Company K, 75th Infantry (Ranger) 1 February 1969: 10 December 1970: Company E (LRP), 58th Infantry: 4th Infantry Division (Vietnam) Company L, 75th Infantry (Ranger) 1 February 1969: 25 ...
Lieutenant (LTJG) US Navy: VF-21, USS Ranger: North Vietnam, Gulf of Tonkin: Radar intercept officer on F-4J #155775 that disappeared on an air combat patrol [32] Killed in action, body not recovered [3] March 9: Schoeppner, Leonard J: Lieutenant: US Navy: VF-21, USS Ranger: North Vietnam, Gulf of Tonkin: Pilot of F-4J #155775 that disappeared ...
John Paul Vann (born John Paul Tripp; July 2, 1924 – June 9, 1972) was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, later retired, who became well known for his role in the Vietnam War.
Towards the end of 1964, about 400 members of the U.S. Army 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion—under the command of Lieutenant Colonel John C. Hughes—were deployed to Camp Holloway with the purpose of supporting South Vietnamese and other Free World Military Forces in the regions of I Corps and II Corps Tactical Zones. [15] [16]
South Vietnam, Quảng Trị Province: Electronic warfare officer on EB-66C #54-0466 call sign Bat 21 hit by an SA-2 missile [25] Presumptive finding of death [3] April 2: Levis, Charles A: Lieutenant Colonel: USAF: 42nd Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron: Easter Offensive: South Vietnam, Quảng Trị Province