' click here to view the navigation menu and home page of The 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association (Airmobile-Air Assault).' But they didnt, and US soldiers died from wounds caused by their own fire as well as those from the North Vietnamese forces. In total, the Allied forces suffered 70 dead soldiers and 372 wounded. and Stripes newspaper; submitted by Bill Perry These reports present a good overview of the brigade activities for each period covered. [citation needed]. The 1st Battalion continued the mission to man Guard Posts Ouellette and Collier, conduct combat and recon patrols, man the southern entrance to the Korean Demilitarized Zone and maintain the bridge platoon that guarded Freedom Bridge. The 506th returned to Fort Campbell in March 2009. Why were the Montagnard units getting no contact? Vietnam Firefight-1st Bn 50 Inf article (with photos) about Melvin Howell [A/HHC HHC (Hellraisers), Company A (AKA or Ass Kicking Alfa), Company B (Outlaws), Company C (Gunfighters), Company D (Death Dealers) and elements of Company E, 801st BSB (Wrench) occupied Camp Corregidor, the main FOB Camp Manhattan. The battalion deployed to various training missions across the United States. (Interview conducted at, and with the assistance of, the Military Heritage Museum- https://freedomisntfree.org/.). TF Red Currahee assumed responsibility of over two thirds of the entire Brigade AOR on 22 May 13. He knew what he had to do and his actions brought him consideration for the nation's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor. In a desperation move, he called in artillery on his own position. if you have any information concerning the creation, awarding, After 18 years pursuing a career, he returned to the Army.