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E-5 Promotions, 18 Oct, 1968

Promotions, 29 Oct 1968

Air Medal, 24 Feb 1969

Purple Heart, 9 March 1969

Bronze Star, 10 June 1969

CIB, 11 July 1969

Air Medal, 17 Oct 1969

Purple Heart, 12 Jan 1970

An important 2d Pltn perspective of “The Battle of Angel’s Wing,” March 8 & 9, 1969.
“The Battle Of Angel’s Wing,” by Spec. 4, Robert Michalik

A brief history of the 2d / 5th, from August 1965 through December 1969.

Many thanks to Joe Dufort, for this tear sheet from the May 28th, 1969 issue of the “Cavalair,” reporting: “2/5 Finds Huge Cache, Hospital From Clue Given By Bde. Scouts,” as well awards and other interesting info. Click Here

A powerful first hand recollection of the Battle of Angels Wing, March 8 & 9, 1969,
“A Moment to Know,” by R. D. Blake, a member of 4th Pltn.

This is a terrific (2012) e-mail I received from Capt. Porter concerning the actions of Dec 2 and 3rd, 1968. It is reprinted here with his permission. – Thanks, Wayne!!
Actions Of Dec. 2&3, 1968, By Captain Wayne Porter

”The Letter” (Humor)

1st Cav Organizational Chart, 1965

Please contact me if you have any B-2/5 documents to share with your fellow Ridgerunner’s! (Click Here)

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    "The Battle Of Angel's Wing," by Spec. 4, Robert Michalik, 2d Pltn.

    A First Hand Account Received From Capt. Porter.
    Actions of Dec. 2 & 3, 1968.

    "A Moment to Know," By: R. D. Blake, 4th Pltn (Angel's Wing)

    A 25 year journey - How this website came to be.
    The Green Hills News, Nov 12th, 2009

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    Lives On Hold, Vol 1 & 2, By Jerry Rohr

    Get Jerry's Rohr's inspirational books, "Lives On Hold" (Volumes 1 and 2) available directly from Jerry, or from Amazon.com

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