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2:4th Cav

U.S. Army

The 2nd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment (2/4th Cav) traces its lineage to the original 4th Cavalry, constituted in 1855. The unit saw extensive service in the Indian Wars, the Philippine-American War, and both World Wars. During the Vietnam War, 2/4th Cav served with distinction as an armored cavalry squadron, providing reconnaissance and security missions. In recent decades, the squadron has participated in operations in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, maintaining its reputation as a highly mobile and effective reconnaissance force within the U.S. Army.

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Origins in the Civil War: The 2nd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment traces its lineage back to 1855 as part of the original 4th U.S. Cavalry, participating in the Civil War on the Union side.
Indian Wars Service: Elements of the 4th Cavalry, including future 2/4th Cav troopers, fought in numerous campaigns during the Indian Wars, including in Kansas, Texas, and the Great Plains.
World War II Actions: The regiment saw action in the Pacific Theater, notably in the liberation of the Philippines, and earned multiple campaign streamers.
Vietnam War "Raiders": 2/4th Cavalry, nicknamed the “Raiders,” was one of the most decorated units in Vietnam, conducting reconnaissance, search and destroy, and armored cavalry missions from 1966 to 1972.
Battle of Suoi Tre: On March 21, 1967, 2/4th Cav played a decisive role in the Battle of Suoi Tre, repelling an NVA assault and earning the Presidential Unit Citation.
Operation Junction City: 2/4th Cav participated in this major airborne and ground offensive, the largest U.S. operation of the Vietnam War, targeting Viet Cong bases in 1967.
Gulf War Service: The squadron served as part of the 24th Infantry Division during Operation Desert Storm, leading reconnaissance missions deep into Iraqi territory.
Bosnia & Kosovo Deployments: In the 1990s, 2/4th Cav deployed to Bosnia and later Kosovo as part of NATO peacekeeping operations.
OIF and OEF Deployments: The unit deployed multiple times to Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom) and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom), conducting reconnaissance, security, and combat operations.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 2/4th Cav's crest features crossed sabers and a gold and black color motif, symbolizing its cavalry lineage and storied history.

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James Arnold

U.S. Army Military Retiree · 1993 - 1994

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Robert Alexander

U.S. Army · 1968 - 1971

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Fredrick Kreutzberger

U.S. Army · 1969 - 1971

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Murrel Randolph

U.S. Army · 1966 - 1968

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Origins in the Civil War: The 2nd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment traces its lineage back to 1855 as part of the original 4th U.S. Cavalry, participating in the Civil War on the Union side.
Indian Wars Service: Elements of the 4th Cavalry, including future 2/4th Cav troopers, fought in numerous campaigns during the Indian Wars, including in Kansas, Texas, and the Great Plains.
World War II Actions: The regiment saw action in the Pacific Theater, notably in the liberation of the Philippines, and earned multiple campaign streamers.
Vietnam War "Raiders": 2/4th Cavalry, nicknamed the “Raiders,” was one of the most decorated units in Vietnam, conducting reconnaissance, search and destroy, and armored cavalry missions from 1966 to 1972.
Battle of Suoi Tre: On March 21, 1967, 2/4th Cav played a decisive role in the Battle of Suoi Tre, repelling an NVA assault and earning the Presidential Unit Citation.
Operation Junction City: 2/4th Cav participated in this major airborne and ground offensive, the largest U.S. operation of the Vietnam War, targeting Viet Cong bases in 1967.
Gulf War Service: The squadron served as part of the 24th Infantry Division during Operation Desert Storm, leading reconnaissance missions deep into Iraqi territory.
Bosnia & Kosovo Deployments: In the 1990s, 2/4th Cav deployed to Bosnia and later Kosovo as part of NATO peacekeeping operations.
OIF and OEF Deployments: The unit deployed multiple times to Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom) and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom), conducting reconnaissance, security, and combat operations.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 2/4th Cav's crest features crossed sabers and a gold and black color motif, symbolizing its cavalry lineage and storied history.