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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski thanks for the solid read and share in "this day in history".
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LTC Stephen F.
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Thanks for reminding us about the days when our intelligence assets were not always accurate SP5 Mark Kuzinski. The 173rd learned some hard lessons over those three days including how elusive and deadly the VC could be.
Background: The 1st and 2nd Battalions, 503rd Infantry were the first Army combat units from the 173rd sent into South Vietnam, accompanied by the 3rd Battalion, 319th Artillery. They were supported by the 173rd Support Battalion, 173rd Engineers, Troop E/17th Cavalry and Company D/16th Armor. The 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and the 161st Battery, Royal New Zealand Artillery were attached to the brigade for one year in 1965.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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One of the first to die, Military Intelligence. Don't ever let anyone tell you Spooks are always in the rear with the gear.
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski
SP5 Mark Kuzinski
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - and LTC thank you both for your additions.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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A rather uneventful start to what would cost the US many more lives and injured.
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski
SP5 Mark Kuzinski
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So very true Chip - so very true.
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