101 Airborne, 1:327 Infantry, C Company, 1st Plt.

• Origins and Nickname: The 101st Airborne Division, also known as the "Screaming Eagles," was activated on August 16, 1942, and is renowned for its airborne and air assault capabilities. • Vietnam War Service: The 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment (1/327), including Charlie Company (C Co), saw extensive combat during the Vietnam War, participating in major campaigns such as Operation Hawthorne and the Battle of Dak To. • "Above the Rest": The 327th Infantry Regiment’s motto is "Above the Rest," reflecting their elite status and high standards within the 101st Airborne Division. • First to Land: During the Vietnam War, 1/327 was among the first infantry units to land in Vietnam in July 1965, marking the beginning of U.S. ground combat operations. • Hills of Dak To: C Company, 1st Platoon participated in fierce fighting during the Battle of Dak To in 1967, enduring intense combat on the steep hills of the Central Highlands. • Decorations: The 1/327 has received several Presidential Unit Citations and Valorous Unit Awards for its gallantry and heroism in combat, including actions by C Company during Vietnam. • Medal of Honor Recipients: Soldiers from the 1/327, including C Company, have been awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary bravery under fire, such as SSG Clifford C. Sims during the Vietnam War. • Air Assault Evolution: After Vietnam, the 101st Airborne transitioned from parachute operations to become the U.S. Army’s premier Air Assault division, with the 1/327 at the forefront of this transformation. • Modern Deployments: C Company, 1st Platoon, 1/327 has deployed in recent years to Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its legacy of frontline service in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. • Brotherhood and Legacy: Veterans of C Company, 1/327, maintain a strong brotherhood, with reunions and support groups preserving the history and camaraderie forged in combat from Vietnam to the present.