Description: THIS ITEM MEASURES 3.25 IN X 4 IN. On 6 August 1964, the Third Aviation Company (AML) was activated and assigned to the Third United States Army for eventual movement to Vietnam. The Company was attached, for logistical and administrative support, to the Eleventh Air Assault Division at Fort Benning, Georgia. Major Lewis J. Henderson, Artillery, and Captain Curtis S. Crouch, Jr., Artillery, were assigned as COand XO respectively. The Company received an equipment readiness date of 21 October, a personnel readiness date of 27 November and the APOof Bien Hoa, Vietnam. Pre-overseas leaves were given in early November. The Company departed Fort Benning on 27 November and arrived at Bien Hoa on 2 December 1964. Upon arrival in Vietnam, approximately 75% of the Company was infused with personnel from other companies of the 145th Aviation Battalion to equitably spread CONUS rotation dates. The Company was billeted in Bailey Compound at Bien Hoa with the 118th Assault Helicopter Company (The Thunderbirds). On 14 December, the Third Aviation Company (AML) was redesignated as Company A/501st Aviation Battalion. On 26 December, Lt. Col. Robert K. Cunningham, CO, 145th Aviation Battalion declared the Company operational. Prior to CONUS departure the Company and platoons selected call signs for use in Vietnam. Thanks to Captain Cliff Ohlenburger and his Alma Mater, St. Marys University San Antonio, Texas (The Rattlers) the Rattler call sign for the Company was chosen. Major Henderson's wife, Ramona, gets credit for the Firebird call sign (from Stravinsky's ballet). Captain Ohlenburger designed the Rattler emblem/patch for the Company and the Firebird for the gunship platoon. Captain Marvin Schwem originated the Esquire patch for the 1st lift platoon, Captain Jesse James the Phantom patch for the 2nd, Captain Ray Young the Snake Doctor patch, and Major Thomas E. Connell/Captain Billy W. Taylor the patch for the 151st Transportation Detachment.For orders of multiple items, please ask (or wait) for a revised invoice with reduced shipping charge BEFORE paying.YOUR ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HOURS UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR PAYMENT.FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ONLY: WE WILL SHIP BY 1st CLASS MAIL. WE DO APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS. PLEASE GIVE US AT LEAST 24 HOURS TO RESPOND BEFORE LEAVING NEGATIVE FEEDBACK OR OPENING AN EBAY DISPUTE. THANKS.
Price: 10.98 USD
Location: Arlington, Texas
End Time: 2024-10-13T12:56:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.3 USD
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Restocking Fee: 10%
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Patches
Conflict: Vietnam (1961-75)
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Modified Item: No
