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Coat Of Arms
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
The "Coat Of Arms" for the 11th US Cavalry was adopted by the Secretary of War on December 12, 1934. This crest reflects the history of the 11th Cavalry which began in 1901 and first saw service in the Philippines. The crossed blue handled swords called "bolos" were prominent during the Philippines campaign. The red in the blades represents the blood of the fallen enemy.
The green cactus represents the Regiment's service in Mexico and in Gen. Pershing's Punitive Expedition of 1916. The Regiment's symbol, a black horse, is represented by a horse's head at the top of the crest. Black and gold are the Regimental colors and the Regiment's motto "Allons" is embroidered below the shield.
As: Or, within an orle sable in chief two bolos saltire wise gules hilted aszure and base a cactus proper.
Ct: Upon a wreath of the collors a horse's head erased sable.
Motto: Allons
MOTTO
Allons "Let's Go"
In 1920, the Regiment adopted its motto - Allons. When translated it means, "Let's Go". A contest was held to choose a motto. Entries came from the officers and men of the Regiment. Captain John N. Merrill, then Commanding Officer of H Troop submitted the winning entry. This motto not only survives today but is frequently used by the men of the 11th both past and present.
Shoulder Patch
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
"Blackhorse"This Department of the Army approved shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized during the Vietnam war to be worn on the left uniform shoulder sleeve by members of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. On the normal olive drab fatigue uniforms these were worn in full color but in Vietnam, they were worn as subdued colors.
Following Operation Desert Storm, once a soldier had left the regiment for another unit, the patch was authorized to be worn on the right uniform shoulder sleeve with the horse revered so that it faced forward. This was not the case in Vietnam. The insignia was authorized for wear on the right shoulder sleeve but the horse was not reversed.
The patch was designed by Lt. John Casterman, M Company in 1965 at Ft. Meade, MD and adopted the following year. Lt. Casterman possessed skills as an artist and graphic designer and after several designs that incorporated elements from the official crest, Lt. Casterman settled on the black stallion on a chevron of red and white - the colors of the cavalry guidons.
Shoulder Patch - Subdued
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
"Blackhorse"The subdued shoulder patch similar to the above was worn on jungle fatigue uniform sleeves on the left side as the patch above. Like the Blackhorse patch of the rearing stallion the patch was various shades of olive drab (dark green).
Olive Drab (OD)Shoulder Patch - Subdued
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
"Blackhorse"
DesertThe subdued shoulder patch similar to the above was worn on fatigue uniform sleeves on the left side by members of the 11th ACR who saw action in "Desert Storm". Like the Blackhorse patch of the rearing stallion this patch was made of various shades of light brown and black.
Blackhorse Basecamp Diagram and Map
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11th ACVVC Blackhorse Memorial SiteClick below
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Documentary
BLACK HORSE REGIMENT: 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment BEST COMBAT UNIT in Vietnam 1/3
BLACK HORSE REGIMENT: 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment BEST COMBAT UNIT in Vietnam 2/3
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11th ACVVC Official Site
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*The first American soldier killed in the Vietnam
Was was Air Force T-Sgt. Richard B. Fitzgibbon Jr. He is listed by the
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TROOP 11TH CAVALRY REPUBLIC OF SOUTH
VIETNAM
B TROOP 3RD SQUADRON
7TH CAVALRY, 3rd INFANTRY DIVISION, SCHWEINFURT, GERMANY
194th ARMORED
BRIGADE, D TROOP 10TH CAV, FT. KNOX, KENTUCKY 3RD
ARMORED DIVISION, CSC, 1/33 ARMOR, GELNHAUSEN, GERMANY A TROOP 1ST
SQUADRON 3RD CAV, FT. BLISS, TEXAS
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*The last American soldier killed in the Vietnam War was Kelton Rena
Turner, an 18-year old Marine. He was killed in action on May 15, 1975,
two weeks after the evacuation of Saigon, in what became known as
the Mayaguez incident.
*The youngest Vietnam KIA is believed to be Dan Bullock USMC, at 15
years old.
*At least 5 men killed in Vietnam were 16 years old.
*At least 12 men killed in Vietnam were 17 years old.
*There are 120 persons who listed foreign countries as their home of
record.
*At least 25,000 of those killed were 20 years old or younger.
*The oldest man killed was 62 years old.
*More than 17,000 of those killed were married.
*Veterans killed on their first day in Vietnam 997
*Veterans killed on their last day in Vietnam 1,448
*Number of Chaplains on the Wall … 7 (2 Medal Of Honor)
*Number of Women on the Wall … 8 (7 Army, 1 USAF - 7,484 served)
BELOW ARE THE UNITS I SERVED WITH IN THE ARMY
G TROOP 6TH CAVALRY, FT KNOX, Ky.
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