For these Troopers we add FIERY MEXICAN TEQUILA, the drink of Mexico and PEACH JUICE from Georgia, the Regimental Headquarters in 1916. Over the course of the year they were attached to four different Brigade Combat Teams conducting full spectrum operations in the Baghdad area of operations. Likewise, the 11th Tank Battalion stateside was re-activated as the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Constabulary Regiment. Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison dispatched the Regiment to perform the difficult and delicate task of restoring order to a community torn by rioting in the wake of the massacre. Veterans of Vietnam & Cambodia A two-hour gunfight ensued. Brigade Combat Teams. By June 1901, the Regiment was fully activated, although its three Squadrons were separated to posts in Missouri, Vermont and Virginia. UK: Osprey Publishing Ltd. ISBN -85045-572-3. . This represents the personal attachment of the Regiments insignia and a personal affirmation of honor and devotion to protect that symbol as safe property. The 1st Squadron 221st Cavalry (1/221 CAV), or Wildhorse Squadron, a Nevada Army National Guard Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, aligned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, was ordered to active duty in April of 2009 and deployed to Afghanistan in the summer to provide security for the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) in country. TOAST: To the United States of America RESPONSE: To America, TOAST: To the President of the United States RESPONSE: To the Commander-in-Chief, TOAST: For 100+ Years of Faithful Service to our Nation: RESPONSE: To the Blackhorse Regiment, TOAST: To Our Fallen Comrades RESPONSE: To Our Comrades, TOAST: To Our Lovely Ladies RESPONSE: To Our Ladies. The Regiment had captured or destroyed massive amounts of supplies and equipment depriving the enemy of desperately needed succor. We continue to search for our brother veterans who served with us in Vietnam AND THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PATIENCE, September 7, 1966 The enemy defeated, peace settled through the land; Again the Eleventh Cavalry had strengthened freedoms stand. Medal of Honor Recipient FRITZ, HAROLD A. This rocking chair represents the thousands of mothers, fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers who waited at home for 418,131 Americans who would never return. Once at Camp Lockett, horse-drawn artillery units occupied Camp Seeley while its rifle range continued to be used by cavalry units from Camp Lockett. The summer of 1968 brought George S. Patton Jr., (39th COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT) and the 11th ACR back towards Saigon. At 1030 on 1 May 1970 the Blackhorse crossed into Cambodia. 11th Armored Cavalry Memorial Website, To Read this issue of Thunder The 11th Cavalry Group had advanced at such a fast pace that they meet the III Russian Corps coming into Germany near Kunrau. As the Regiment returned from the Gulf in September 1991 it had to confront this period of change with an odd mixture of uncertainty and unpredictability. The troopers gear had to be clean, boots highly polished, uniforms pressed, weapons spotless, and radios fully operational. Medal of Honor Recipient WICKAM, JERRY WAYNE Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Troop F, 2d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. We provide This elite force roamed through its various sectors presenting a bearing of security, order and stability to the country. This epic battle has the distinction of being the only one that involved all three elements of the old 11th Cavalry Regiment. 1972, Wreath The 2d Cavalry Division Patch was the Regiments first patch worn. E-News - January 2023. We have been able to reunite many of our brothers by keeping a computer Found to be undermanned for the mission, Congress increased the standing army by five infantry and five cavalry Regiments. Those units based at Camp Morena made the five-mile trek in short order. Presidio duties included exercising horses on the beaches of Monterey, extended war maneuvers in the forests and deserts of California and summer training of ROTC personnel at Fort Lewis, Washington. Credit: U.S. Army/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Small village near us was Xuan Loc, VN. At El Paso, Texas the 11th Cavalry was ordered to go directly to Columbus, New Mexico to join the expedition going into Mexico. We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 AA Web Accessibility standards by routinely evaluating our website using automated evaluation tools and manual testing when required. Tasked with caring for his mount before addressing his own needs, the Trooper rubbed down, fed and exercised his horse. On June 17, 2022, the 69th Colonel of the Regiment, Col. Todd W. Hook, relinquished command of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment to the 70th Colonel of the Regiment, Col. Timothy J. Ferguson, on Fritz Field, Fort Irwin, Calif. Before the ceremony, Hook was presented the Legion of Merit and inducted into the Regimental Honorary Rolls by Retired . 19 November 2016 The Nevada Army National Guards Wildhorse 1st Squadron, 221st Cavalry Regiment, participated in a ceremony to become aligned with the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat from Boise, Idaho, at the National Guards Clark County Armory in Las Vegas. He also captured 1 Viet Cong who later provided valuable information on enemy activity in the Loc Ninh area. So I posted some photos on the forum hoping someone would remember the troopers, but without much luck. Future President William Howard Taft was the First Civil Governor of the Philippines and his governorship of the islands was a high mark in colonial administration for any nation. Each cavalry troop of the Regiment could expect border duty four times a year each tour lasting 21-30 days. Killed forty-two verified by officers; captured several and some fifty to seventy-one ponies and mules. The shirt was made of dark blue chambray and the trousers were a buff-colored khaki with canvas leggings over low cut boots. Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Philippines, and now Operation Iraqi Freedom, has brought a new type of war to our service personal. Arlington National Cemetery The Cuban republic was established after the 1898 Spanish-American War. their dates in-country. By his conspicuous gallantry at the cost of his life, in the highest traditions of the military service, Sfc. Halfway down the trail to hell In a shady meadow green, Are the souls of all the dead troopers camped, Near a good old time canteen, And this eternal resting place Is known as Fiddlers Green. provided over The good guys and bad guys could not be identified, as before. Allons!, The Blackhorse went home from the toughest, most agonizing conflict that has ever engaged American soldiers on foreign soil. Special built tractor-trailers were capable of rapidly transporting eight fully equipped Troopers with their horses to any staging point. On 1 March 1990 the Regiment ceased border operations altogether and closed its OPs. We wade through mud with guts and blood, and keep our country free; With shout and song and ALLONS ON, were the Eleventh Cavalry. Again our girls were waiting, bravely as could be; Allons and on towards peace we go, in glory live to see. The pay of the 11th Cavalry soldier in the early 1900s was $13.00 a month for a six-day workweek. Our animals were low in flesh. The troopers of the 11th Cavalry performed their sensitive mission well, winning praise for their poise, justness, absolute impartiality, and effectiveness. The Regiment returned to Georgia in January 1915 for a stay of a little over a year. This sentiment was fully shared throughout the newly formed 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th Cavalry regiments. The distinctive C inside a circle on the helmets and shoulder patches earned the mounted Constabulary Regiments the nickname Circle C Cowboys and brought the distinction of being the last horse mounted combat patrols in US history. The 2nd Squadron re-deployed to the U.S. in March of 1972, 13 months after the rest of the regiment. The 11th Cavalry pushed on to the Elbe River, reaching it on 14 April. On 9 July 1919, the main body of the Regiment departed Ft. Meyer, Virginia on a transcontinental trek to a new duty station at the Presidio of Monterey, California. When a second Viet Cong bunker was discovered, he ran through a hail of enemy fire to deliver deadly fire into the bunker, killing one enemy soldier. Citation: Sfc. The 11th Cav is a front line unit, its mission -- to protect and guard the border against any Communist aggression toward the West. PUNITIVE EXPEDITION MEXICO 1916 (Mexican Service Medal). In late 1962, the Regiment was placed on full alert due to the Cuban Missile Crisis, and remained in the field close to the Czechoslovakian border until the crisis was averted the only time in American history that the military was placed on DEFCON 2. The reprieve was short lived however, as in early 1911 the regiment was deployed to the Texas/Mexico border in response to Mexicos internal political turmoil, which threatened to spill into the United States. The unit rejoined the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in October 1958. In this, the largest cavalry action in the Western Hemisphere, the classic saber and pistol clash involved a total of over 17,000 horse-mounted troopers. ; First Squadron occupied OP Alpha near Hunfeld-Schlitz-Lauterbach. In the brief, but violent ground campaign that routed Saddam Husseins Army, one group of Blackhorse scouts, the 1st Platoon of Troop E distinguished themselves. As authorized by the Secretary of the United States Army, gives grants and assigns unto the 11thArmored Cavalry Regiment the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia following. THE CIRCLE C COWBOYS May 1946 November 1948. We update our rosters continuously to assure In the past years we have Book, Tales of Thunder Run, by Chaplin Larry Haworth. F TRP, 2/11 M CO, 3/11 HHT, 1/11 HHT REGT K TRP, 3/11 919th ENGR CO. Search. ; Birmingham,AL. In the initial attack, Capt. 68 21 Mar. The scout platoons of Troop E and Troop K deployed as units. SOUTHWEST ASIA Kuwait Cease-Fire (Battle Streamer), INACTIVATED 15 October 1993 15 March 1994, Germany. The 712th Tank Battalion returned to the States after the war and was inactivated at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey on 27 October 1945. When I was first sent to Vietnam in 1969, I was assigned to the 11th ACR.. After landing outside of Saigon (now called Ho Chi Minh City), in Bien Hoa, I was taken by helicopter, truck to Loc Ninh where my unit from the 11th. The unit baseline used for the research was a list of assigned and attached units of the 1st Cavalry Division that was compiled by Mr. William "Harry" Boudreau, Historian, 1st Cavalry Division . By 28 April 1970 the Regiment was alerted to a major offensive that would finally take-out the North Vietnamese sanctuaries in Cambodia. Horse Cavalry history, completing the ninety-mile march over extremely rocky, mountainous terrain in one and a half days. and changing so please come back often. It was based on the training and experiences acquired at Fort Irwin, California. On November 9, 1989, the East West Berlin Wall fell. Field maneuvers, large-scale exercises and an occasional search and rescue mission in the mountains of Southern California gave the 11th Cavalry a unique training opportunity among the Armys Cavalry Regiments. These detachments continued border duty until 1920. . The Army of the 1950s was a conscript force whose turnover rate affected every part of the Army. Find F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. Disregarding the intense fire, Cpl. San Antonio, TX; Duty day began with a 0600 border briefing, a review of SOPs and an update on the latest sightings or incidents. The reason for the hasty departure became apparent when, upon arriving once again in Newport News, Virginia on 1 March 1909, they were immediately ordered to Washington D.C. by train. Dense white smoke filled the aircraft, obscuring the pilots vision and causing him to lose control. On 10 June 1964, the 2d Squadron was redesignated as the 1st Squadron, 11th ACR, and returned to the United States with that We now add our final ingredients in honor of our dual role mission we add. The Germans had previously offered them three kasernes near. grandchildren get an education and to become our leaders for the future of As so often in the Regiments history, it had to disperse its squadrons. By Msikdar. Our Regiment served with distinction and no other Regimental size unit in he Army was called upon to do More with Less and the true Cavalry fashion, once again, the Blackhorse did it all! A feature of railroad troop trains is their ability for rapid transit. All elements of the 2nd Squadron each additionally entitled to: Vietnam Consolidation I Consolidation II Cease-Fire, DECORATIONS Troop A, 1st Squadron, Presidential Unit Citation (Army), 26 March 1970, Vietnam Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered BINH LONG-BIEN HOA, Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered FISH HOOK, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1966-1968 Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1969-1970, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1970, Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered PHOUC TUY-LONG KHANH, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1971. Then Lt. Leonard D. Holder (37th COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT) of Troop B, 44th Squadron, was the first to land on the shores of France. Textual Records: Regimental, battalion, company, and detachment records, including letters sent and received, correspondence, issuances, rosters, casualty and descriptive lists, descriptive books, and histories, of the 11th Infantry Regiment, 1861-69; 12th Infantry Regiment, 1861-1912; 13th Infantry Regiment, 1861- 1915; 14th Infantry Regiment, 35th MMS, 95th Bomb Wing 13th AF; 36th TFS, 388th TFW Here the Regiment remained for over two decades, during the Quiet Years.. The Pride of the Cavalry The Best damn Regiment that you will ever see. New Page 1. Early May 1946 found the 11th Cavalry Group (Mechanized) reverting from horsepower back to horseflesh. Author Unknown In their honor, we add a spicy RICE WINE and MOTOR OIL (corn syrup) to keep our VEHICLIES and TANKS running. In the past years we have The regiments can be equipped with Cavalry Fighting Vehicles, tanks and helicopters . Fourth Squadron, or Thunderhorse, was in Fulda, at Sickels Army Airfield, where aviation elements were stationed. Located at Downs Barracks in the City of Fulda were the Regimental Headquarters and First Squadron, known as Ironhorse. Second Squadron, known as Eaglehorse, was stationed at Daley Barracks in the spa City of Bad Kissingen. Orders home were issued in March 1904 and within a month, the Regiment was scattered around the United States once more. This is a historical narrative of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment's operations in Vietnam after the 1968 Tet Offensive through the Cambodian hicursion. TASK FORCE BLACKHORSE OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM/WAR ON TERRORISM DEPLOYMENT May 2003 December 2003. The 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment or "Eaglehorse", has a long, proud history that spans for nearly three quarters of a century. This was not a familiar concept to the troopers who were working in good faith they treated the fire as a wood burning fire and continued to spray water onto the tanks hoping to cool the metal/wood casing enough to contain the oil. Under the terms of this bill the United States established and retains to this day a naval base at Guantanamo Bay. It is needless to say that officers and men behaved as would be expected.. "A cavalry soldier passed on the Stetson and Sword today. His aircraft malfunctioned after receiving small arms fire and crashed. December 27, 1970 - Jack William McCann. President Woodrow Wilson ordered Brigadier-General John J. Colonel Starry turned over the reigns of the Blackhorse to John L. Gerrity, (42nd COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT) on 22 June 1970. The War of Independence was fought from 1776 to 1782 by a volunteer force assembled from the original 13 colonies. We welcome your suggestions as to page 1 / 10 Show Caption + A Vietnam era veteran of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment stands next to Cody and his rider Spc. Although having the use of only 1 arm and being partially blinded by the initial explosion, Sfc. Donate to The Black Horse Memorial, Donate to The On May 25, 1937, he was appointed a second lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corps of the Cavalry. The menu of the troops must not be forgotten. . None of the scouts of Troop E, nor any other Blackhorse trooper, suffered any casualties. 1st QUARTER 2023 THUNDER RUN WILL BE DELAYED With the tempter of the burring oil began reaching 212 degrees, the water converts to vapor expanding rapidly thus causing eruption of hot boiling burning oil. They were given the mission to screen the flank of the XIII CORPS, which it from the Roer River to the Rhine. After all, the events in these photos over fifty years ago. If searching for units here are some examples to use. The Presidio Fire Department was the first military fire department to be established in the United States and was staffed by a civilian fire crew. $2,186,000 The Vietnam War was one of the most difficult wars in which our country has fought. Usually two armored vehicles with 10 men would respond virtually without notice to any contingency along the border. In 21 days the Blackhorse had moved 378 miles, suffered only 14 killed, and 102 wounded. It was later decided to establish a single camp suitable to house the entire Regiment at one site. to have fought in the Vietnam War. LESSONS LEARNED: With this and other similar above ground oil storage tanks fires, lessons were learned, that have affected the oil storage procedures industry wide. Marching past, straight through to hell The Infantry are seen, accompanied by the Engineers, Artillery and Marines. Wreath-Laying Ceremony The Blackhorse Association's annual wreath laying, which honors our Regiment's birthday, will occur at Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, February 2, 2023. That is, due to the fixed roofing and with repeated drainage/refilling; would naturally generate spacing between the oil and roofing unit. The Regiment added the distinctive crossed sabers of the Cavalry. Base Camp was at Blackhorse Compound almost due West of Saigon, III Corp Area. On 10 April 1916, a Villista patrol engaged Major Howzes advance guard. On 2 February 1901, the 11th Cavalry was activated as a horse Regiment at Fort Myer, Virginia. HERE to provide your input. While in garrison The assault could not be ignored. The end of the battle saw US casualties as 81,000 with 19,000 killed, 1400 British casualties with 200 killed, and 100,000 Germans killed, wounded or captured. has been chosen for the 2024 reunion. The 11th Cavalry Regiment was originally assigned at the Presidio in July 1919, and the ceremonial unit is dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of the original unit. 5 May 1916 report to General Pershing: We made an over-night march to Ojo Azules, distance thirty-six miles. Constantly in contact with the enemy, the 11th Cavalry hit the Rhine River on 5 March 1945, having inflicted 487 casualties while taking only 56 themselves. 46: the blazonry and description of arms here given having been registered and recorded in the Institute of Heraldry, United States Army are affirmed from this date and hereafter may borne, shown and advanced by the 11th Cavalry Regiment as safe property of said arms. In addition to force-on-force armored engagements, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment also conducts dismounted urban operations; electronic and information warfare with drones, jammers, and radar; mounted reconnaissance; as well as all the activities to keep a brigade-sized force operational, functional, and ready to give any unit their toughest day in the desert., 15th Colonel Hommer M. Grominger 1938 1940, 18th Colonel William R. H. Reinberg 1943 1944, 20th Colonel Andrew A. Frierson 1944 1946, 21st Colonel William S. Biddle 1946 1948, 23rd Colonel Brainard S. Cook 1951 1952, 26th Colonel Arthur D. Pointer 1955 1956, 29th Colonel Walter Greenwood 1958 1960, 30th Colonel Robert L. Erlenbush 1960 1961, 31st Colonel George M. Seignious II 1961 1963, 32nd Colonel Chester E. Kennedy 1963 1964, Entered into Vietnam_________________________________________________, 34th Colonel William Cobb 7 Sept. 66 8 May 67 SGM Arthur Hawthorne, 35th Colonel Roy Farley 8 May 67 5 Dec. 67 New Rank of Regimental Command Sergeant Major (RCSM) 1st RCSM Donald E. Horn 1967, 36th Colonel Jack MacFarlane, Wounded 5 Dec. 67 12 Mar. Alfred Zimmerman, German Foreign Secretary, had sent the coded message on 19 January, which also contained the suggestion that Mexico urge Japan to join the Central Powers, to von Eckhardt, the German Minister to Mexico. The United States was drawn into World War II on December 7, 1941. These lists are for informational purposes in regard to my term of service in Vietnam. When a strong enemy force assaulted the position and attempted to overrun the platoon, Capt. On 11 March 1901, the first recruits of the new Regiment reported for training at Fort Myer, Virginia. XThe accessibility of our website is taken very seriously. February 25, 2023 . The Regiment returns to Fort Irwin to reorganize as a deployable heavy brigade combat team while continuing to serve in rotational support for the military at large. Education Section, We provide Second and Third Squadrons, whose troops had been scattered throughout Georgia, Wyoming, and California, soon rejoined the HQ. When it was over, Howzes men counted 42 enemy dead and many wounded. On 17 January . August 1969 saw another innovation under the command of James A. Leach (40th COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT) when an entire Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle (ACAV) Troop using modified M113 personnel carriers was airlifted by C130 aircraft. Third Squadron, known as Workhorse, established its new home at McPheeters Barracks, Bad Hersfeld. In December of that year, the Regiment deployed to the jungles of the Philippines. The Regiment grew in size, became more diverse in its capabilities and increased its self-sufficiency. After hostile reactions from American citizens and vehement protests from the U.S. Government, Germany announced the cessation of unlimited submarine war. ABBOTT: ROBERT : F TRP 2/11: Nov 70: Nov 71: ADKINS: RAY: F Trp 2/11: 1968: 1969: ALBERT: STEVEN : C. F Trp 2/11 1st Plt: Aug 70 : Aug 71: ALLEN: JOHN: D. F Trp 2/11 . The Southern Nevada Soldiers redeployed and returned to Las Vegas, Nev. on the morning of March 29th, 2010. Yano completely disregarded his welfare and began hurling blazing ammunition from the helicopter. Second Squadron led the attack, followed by Third Squadron while First Squadron provided rear guard security. TASK FORCE WILDHORSE OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM DEPLOYMENT June 2009 March 2010. He is the only Colonel of the Regiment to have died while in command of the Regiment. It was not until summer 1905 that the Regiment served together for the first time when it was consolidated at Ft. Des Moines. The 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, Pacific Air Forces distinguished itself by . (then 1st Lt.) Fritz, Armor, U.S. Army, distinguished himself while serving as a platoon leader with Troop A, near Quan Loi. Camp Morena was closed. Patrols along the lonely trace, of freedoms far frontier, Our vigilance rewarded after years of sweat and tears; November ninth, in eighty-nine, the Iron Curtain falls With Blackhorse troopers there to witness liberty for all. Please Contact us (Through the Army Memorial Program, many streets of Monterey, California, bear the names of the men who died fighting the fire. By 1909, the political situation in Cuba was stable and the regiment was recalled. Fourth Squadron played a leading role in PROVIDE COMFORT. "War drew us from our homeland in the sunlit springtime of CA; Washington, DC; and Saint Louis, MO. The Iraqi military bloody suppression of the Kurdish uprising sent hundreds of thousands of Kurds fleeing into the mountainous wastes of southeastern Turkey and western Iran. Riding with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, AKA, Blackhorse I was a Combat Medic. Regimental Headquarters was established in Pinar del Rio after a 29 hour/110 mile force march by Troop F. The mission of the 11th Cavalry was to show the flag by conducting mounted patrols throughout the countryside between the villages. This FaceBook site is to augment our website www.11thcavnam.com . The bravery of these troopers is still remembered today, for if the oil had been allowed to flow down onto the town of Monterey and the many wooden structures, a greater number of loss of life and property would have most certainly been greater if it was not for the 11th Cavalry. During this war against communist aggression, our nation was bitterly divided and many American citizens rose in protest against our involvement. Under the provisions of AR 600-40, Par. We exemplify the. 11th Armored Cavalry's Veterans of Vietnam & Cambodia After inspection, the troopers were divided into reaction forces; observation posts (OPs), and patrol duty (PDs). Immediately following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, there were wild reports of Japanese attacks on the California coast. I served with Air Cav Troop, 11th ACR. Ladders were placed up against the sides of the burning tanks and troopers were ordered up them to spray water directly into the tanks. Miraculously, there were no fatalities. Where they were then assigned to 2d Cavalry Division October 1933 October 1940. Sfc. Galloping Jim (the longest serving Colonel) continued peacekeeping operations during the Regiments two-year stay, demonstrating to the natives that the US Armys Cavalry was ready for any and all eventualities. Reached here at 5:45 a.m. unfortunately one-half hour after daylight. You can see how the tank crews stagger their turrets to rapidly engage threats to the sides of their column. Realizing that his platoon was completely surrounded, vastly outnumbered, and in danger of being overrun, Capt. At Gettysburg, the battle that saw more Americans die than any other in history, he dismounted his 2500 troopers and held off a Confederate Division for over two hours until reinforcements arrived. 68 15 Jul. A lit candle was placed in the window to serve as a homing light for soldiers during the American Revolution and our Civil War. While Brigadier General John J. The Blackhorse remains ready to respond to any mission it may be called upon to accomplish. In the 1930s, running the Citizens Military Training Corps (CMTC) Program in Monterey was an additional requirement. On two separate continents the Regiment demonstrated cavalry panache and flexibility, performing its wartime mission within a tradition of unmatched excellence that no other separate brigade has been called on to perform. Along with this the Regiment forms a vital link in communications with other units in the Seventh US Army and NATO Forces here in Europe. Any water accumulated from previous rains that became covered with repeated drainage/refilling of oil generated a layering of oil-water-oil etc., when heated, expands and explodes or in this case, oil boiled up and over the sides of the containers. It is always a time of great sorrow when a Regiment with such distinction is ordered to furl its colors. ACR was located. Yano has reflected great credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army. Las Vegas, NV. They came back across the Saar and plunged into the Battle of the Bulge, after which they crossed the Saar again, then the Rhine River. 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