Collectible military patch reproduction, brand new, never used or worn. Nov 03, 2007 mobile riverine force supported an infantry brigade and an artillery battalion using a variety of modified landing craft, support ships, and specially designed assault boats. It was re designated to the 9th infantry division on august 1st, 1942. Troops of the 9th infantry division the mobile riverine force. In the 1994 film forrest gump, the eponymous main character was a member of the 9th infantry division in vietnam, notably. Assigned 16 december 1970 to the 2d armored division, fort hood, texas.
Check out this photo of a 9th inf lrrp in the weapons equipment aircraft section of stantons order of battle vietnam i scanned, youll see the 9th inf divs recondo arrow head. Our 9th infantry division patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch. This membership applies for 9th infantry division vietnam veterans serving in combat or peace time this membership applies also for widows, spouses, lineal descendants and any other party interested in the history of the values of the ninth infantry division. The division insignia is a redandblue octofoil a design of eight petals with a white center.
The division saw combat until the german surrender on may 8, 1945. Vietnam 9th infantry division patch army patches 9th. 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. The 9th infantry was the last division to go into vietnam and the first division to leave. Much of the third brigade, 9th infantry division went by troop train from fort riley, kansas to oakland, departing aboard the rose in middecember 1966 and arriving at vung tau late on december 31. Hof trading gold us army 9th infantry division vietnam combat veteran with ribbon gold tie clip tie bar veteran. This 1968 big picture tv746 color film about the 9th infantry division in vietnam was presented by the u. Vietnam war patch us 2nd brigade 9th infantry division. The octofoil patch worn by the 9th infantry division men. Military campaigns laminated print on 18 x 24 quarter inch thick poster board. Ninth infantry division association 9th infantry division. The 7th infantry division is an active duty infantry division of the united states army based at joint base lewismcchord charged with sustaining the combat readiness of two stryker brigade combat teams, a combat aviation brigade, a division artillery headquarters, and a national guard stryker brigade combat team, as well as participating in several yearly partnered exercises and operations in. It took a joint effort to be successful in any aspect of the vietnam war.
Some people call them military covers or military hats. Elements of the 9th infantry division had served 1,440 days in vietnam. We offer a large number of patches for infantry division including the 1st infantry division, 4th infantry division, 5th infantry division, 9th infantry division, 23rd. We offer patches for the 101st airborne division, 82nd airborne division as well as the 173rd airborne brigade. Vietnam 9th division order of battle the mobile riverine. Show your service pride with your detailed army 9th infantry division unit insignia patch. Cloth background with embroidered insignia and easy sew or iron on application. The battalion was unique in that is was placed on barge firing. From the 18th of november, 1923, the 9th division with war department approval adopted the octofoil as its patch. The 2nd brigade, 9th infantry division was supported by us navy river assault division 91 of river assault squadron 9 in an attempt to disrupt enemy activities in major vc base areas. Thornton moved to alpha from bravo company brothers in war nat geos documentary. Soldiers of the infantry division red, white and blue unit patches based at. Inactivated 27 january 1983 at fort hood, texas and relieved from assignment to the 2d armored division. Vietnam war semisubdued patch us 9th infantry division.
Memorials 4th battalion, 47th infantry 9th infantry division. Army 9th infantry division patch vinyl transfer decal. Troops of the 9th infantry division, nicknamed the old reliables, have scored many major triumphs since launching combat operations in vietnam during. The 1st squadron, 9th cavalry participated in such pivotal battles as the ia drang valley, khe sahn, binh dinh, and quang tri. Vietnam war patch us 2nd brigade 9th infantry division mobile. The 6th battalion, 31st infantry the polar bears was activated 1 nov 1967 at ft. Manchus9th infantry associationin country pictures from vets who served with the manchus in vietnam 19661970 in and around cu chi and tay ninh. Mobile riverine force supported an infantry brigade and an artillery battalion using a variety of modified landing craft, support ships, and specially designed assault boats. As a dramatic reversal of the negative portrayal of the vietnam war, both during and after the war, gene accepted his sons view as a timely gift, and shared this gift in a speech to his combat buddies and their families at the charlie company, 447, 9 th infantry division reunion in san antonio, texas during the veterans day weekend 2008. Division flag, flag of the arvn 9th infantry division. The shoulder sleeve insignia is an octofoil resembling a heraldic design given to the ninth son of a family. The 9th infantry division arrived in vietnam on 16 december 1966 from fort riley, kansas. Vietnam war veteran patches, military gifts and more at.
Their area of operations was the mekong delta, located south of saigon. The 9th infantry division of the army of the republic of vietnam arvnthe army of the nation. This army 9th infantry division patch vinyl transfer decal is a exclusive made in scottsboro, al. On 15 september 1965, the 1st squadron, 9th cavalry arrived in the republic of vietnam and began operations as the divisional air cavalry squadron for the 1st cavalry division airmobile. This is the troop ship that took many us to viet nam. Message board for former members of the 6th battalion 31st infantry, and support elements, who served battalion in vietnam as part of the us 9th infantry division. The octofoil, based upon the rules of the 15th century, was the mark of the ninth son. About viet nam veterans who were with the 9th infantry division in ft.
During vietnam war, the 9th infantry division of the army of the republic of vietnam arvn, the army of the nation state of south vietnam that existed from 1955 to 1975, was part of 362829772769 menu. Us army 9th infantry division patch infantry, army patches. 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. These patches were worn on the left shoulder and each division had its own patch. Later, the division was an important unit of the united states army in world war ii and the vietnam war. In later years, it would become an important unit of the u. Inactivated october 1970 at fort lewis, washington. Vietnam war veterans honored at 9th infantry reunion. The 9th infantry division old reliables is an inactive infantry division of the united states. Shoulder sleeve insignia became official for all units after the first world war. Red and blue are designating colors of an infantry division headquarters flag. The 9th infantry division old reliables was created as the 9th division during world. We offer a large number of patches for infantry division including the 1st infantry division, 4th infantry division, 5th infantry division, 9th infantry division, 23rd americal division, and 25th infantry division.
Redesignated 1 february 1966 as the 2d battalion, 47th infantry. Note he wears the 9th inf div non color bearing unit di, this is apparentely before this lrrp unit was e co 50th inf, even though stanton gives a july 1968 date for the. Arvn 9th infantry division vietnam war subdued patch ebay. And in 1969, it operated throughout the iv corps tactical zone. Our 9th infantry division vietnam veteran patch is a 4 inch, full color, 100% embroidered military patch.
The octofoil shoulder patch 9th infantry division in wwii. Show your service pride with your detailed army 9th infantry division vietnam veteran patch. Original 9th infantry division od shoulder patch shoulder sleeve insignia wwii vietnam ft lewis dated 1989. Bieda, 9092 washington ave, studio 7, silverdale wa 98383, 8005950042 or 36065787.
The soldier narrator holds a book about the 9th in wwii. Infantry division patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus page 5. In 1968, the 9th infantry division engaged in bitter fighting in the saigon area, general westmoreland stated after tet that the 9th infantry division and the mobile riverine force saved the delta. Blanton, 19, killed during world war ii, was accounted for april 23, 2020. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch collection.
History of the 9th infantry division old reliables. Armys 9th infantry division was first formed during world war i. Many of our customers refer to our stickers as high quality transfers, we think of them as the best stickers available. Belgian fourragere ww ii, republic of vietnam gallantry cross with palm 19661969, republic of vietnam civil actions honor medal first class 19661969. Army 9th inf vietnam veteran patch army 9th inf vietnam veteran patch show your service pride with your detailed army 9th infantry division vietnam veteran patch. Shop for customizable 9th infantry division vietnam clothing on zazzle. These decals stickers are made from the highest quality vinyl with uv resistant graphics. Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a 5 panel high profile or 6 panel low profile cap. The 9th division was based in can tho, the largest city in the region.
It was activated in december 1917 in world war i, inactivated in august 2006 following the end of the cold war, and based at fort ord, california for most of its history. Inactivated 1 october 1963 at fort lewis, washington, and relieved from assignment to the 4th infantry division. The 9th division was reactivated on 1 february 1966, and arrived in vietnam on 16 december 1966 from fort riley. Us army 9th infantry division patch infantry, army. The 7th infantry division was an infantry division of the united states army. Lewis and joined the 9th infantry division in vietnam as its last maneuver element. The division stayed in german as an occupational force until 1947 when it was returned to the united states. The 9th infantry division old reliables is an inactive infantry division of the united states army. Two brigades were deployed to hawaii as part of the u. The 9th infantry division old reliables was created as the 9th division during world war i, but never deployed overseas. Manchus 9th infantry associationin country pictures from vets who served with the manchus in vietnam 19661970 in and around cu chi and tay ninh.
The 9th infantry division began withdrawing in summer 1969, leaving its 3rd brigade behind as a separate unit under command of 25th infantry division until oct 1970. Vietnam 9th infantry division patch army patches 9th inf. This 9th infantry division with patch ball cap is an emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap. It would be nice to add more and other variations of the octofoil shoulder patches worn by the 9th infantry division during world war 2 on this page, so if you have another patch you would like to see here, please let me know via my contact page. It was created as the 9th division during world war i, but never deployed overseas. It saw action in world war ii and vietnam, and over the years was. In 1969, the division also operated throughout the iv corps tactical zone. In october 1944, blanton was assigned to company c, 1st battalion, 60th infantry regiment, 9th infantry division. During vietnam war, the 9th infantry division of the army of the republic of vietnam arvn, the army of the nation state of south vietnam that existed from 1955 to 1975, was part of the iv corps that oversaw the southernmost region of south vietnam, the mekong delta.
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