| History of the 1st Cavalry Division (AM) LRRP/RANGER Formation |
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| H/75 RGR | E/52 LRP | 1st CAV LRRP |
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This LRRP unit came into being on 1 November, 1966. A LRRP Detachment was formed in 1967 and placed OPCON to G2 with logistics provided by the 191st MI. In June 1967, the LRRP Detachment became part of HHC 1st Cavalry Division. On 20 December, 1967, the LRRP Detachment was re-designated as Company E (LR), 52nd Infantry (ABN). On February 1, 1969 the unit was re-designated as Company H (Ranger), 75th Infantry (Abn). During mid 1971 for a two-month period, Company H was known as HHC Det. 10 (Ranger). The Lineage of Company H is now being carried by the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. |
| LRRP Detachment, 191st MI - | RVN Cross of Gallantry with Palm |
| HHC (LRRP), 1st Cav Div - | RVN Cross of Gallantry with Palm |
| COMPANY E (LRP) 52nd Infantry (Abn) - |
RVN Cross of Gallantry with Palm 3 Campaign Stars (stars worn on Vietnam Service Medal) |
| Company H (Ranger) 75th Infantry (Abn) - |
Valorous Unit Award (III Corps 1969) Valorous Unit Award (Fish Hook) 2nd Award Valorous Unit Award (III Corps 1971) 3rd Award Meritorious Unit Commendation (1969) Meritorious Unit Commendation (1969-1970) 2nd Award 09 Campaign Stars (stars worn on Vietnam Service Medal) RVN Cross of Gallantry with Palm (1969) RVN Cross of Gallantry with Palm (1969-1970) 3rd Award RVN Cross of Gallantry with Palm (1971-1972) 4th Award RVN Civil Action Honor Medal ast Class (1969-1970) |
Distinguished Unit Citation RVN Cross of Gallantry with Palm RVN Civil Action Honor Medal 1st Class |
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