4:12 Cav 5th Inf Div

The 4th Squadron, 12th Cavalry Regiment (4/12 Cav) served as a reconnaissance and armored cavalry unit within the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), United States Army. Reactivated during the Vietnam War, 4/12 Cav deployed to South Vietnam in 1968 and provided vital armored support and reconnaissance along the Demilitarized Zone and in Quang Tri Province. The unit participated in major operations such as Operation Kentucky and Operation Lam Son 719, earning several unit commendations for valor and effectiveness. After Vietnam, 4/12 Cav continued its service until inactivation as part of post-war force reductions.