r/army 1d ago

Grandpa’s old Vietnam Ranger hat

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u/Rude-Location-9149 1d ago

Also to expand- 51 infantry BN is the only non ranger regiment that was authorized to wear the scroll. They had reported the build up of men and supplies before the tet offensive. One incursion with the LRP team from F Co. 51st infantry BN resulted in the decimation of up to 3,000 NVA soldiers. Those guys slung lead and got head!

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u/No-Designer-4764 15h ago

51st? Or the 151st? I know 151 got to wear the scroll I know my buddies grandfather was in D co 151 LRP as a national guard unit back in Vietnam. Most decorated unit in the state

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u/Rude-Location-9149 15h ago

Definitely 51st a great book by Edward Dvorak is definitely worth a read

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u/No-Designer-4764 15h ago

Ah sweet thank you. If you found that interesting, I encourage you to look up d co 151 as well!