Click on link to view a copy of troop movement order for the 2/501 to go to Vietnam.
As part of the post Vietnam reorganization,
the 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment was deactivated on 31 July 1972.
the 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment was deactivated on 31 July 1972.
The first parachute combat unit to be organized was the 501st Parachute Battalion
The traditional paratrooper cry "GERONIMO" was originated in the 501st
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Soldiers of the 501st receive Silver Star;
Joe Hooper of D/2/50st most decorated soldier of Vietnam
Soldiers of the 501st receive Silver Star;
Joe Hooper of D/2/50st most decorated soldier of Vietnam
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Fire support base T-Bone and misc, photos
Fire support base T-Bone and misc, photos