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About C Battery 5:16 Artillery Viet-Nam

C Battery, 5th Battalion, 16th Artillery (C/5/16 FA) served with distinction during the Vietnam War. Activated as part of the 16th Field Artillery Regiment, the unit was deployed to Vietnam in the late 1960s, providing critical fire support to infantry and armored units. C Battery operated primarily in the Central Highlands and III Corps Tactical Zone, supporting operations such as counterinsurgency missions, search-and-destroy patrols, and base defense. Their accurate and timely artillery fire contributed significantly to the success of U.S. and allied forces, earning the unit commendations for its professionalism and bravery under fire.

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About C Battery 5:16 Artillery Viet-Nam

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• Unit Designation: C Battery, 5th Battalion, 16th Artillery (C/5/16) was part of the 16th Artillery Regiment, which traced its lineage back to World War I. • Vietnam War Service: The 5/16th Artillery served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1971, providing crucial fire support to infantry units, particularly in III and IV Corps Tactical Zones. • Artillery Piece: C Battery primarily operated the M109 155mm self-propelled howitzer, a highly mobile and powerful artillery system. • Nickname: Members of the 5/16th Artillery were often known as "The Rolling Thunder," reflecting both their firepower and mobility. • Fire Support Bases: C Battery was stationed at multiple fire support bases, including Bearcat, Dong Tam, and Tan Tru, supporting infantry operations in the Mekong Delta and surrounding regions. • Tet Offensive: During the 1968 Tet Offensive, C Battery played a critical role in defending several bases and providing emergency fire missions to repel enemy attacks. • Counter-Fire Missions: The unit frequently engaged in counter-battery fire against North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong mortar and rocket positions, often under dangerous conditions. • Humanitarian Assistance: In addition to combat operations, C Battery personnel participated in civic action projects, such as building schools and assisting local villages. • Casualties and Sacrifice: Like many artillery units in Vietnam, C Battery suffered casualties from enemy action, including mortar attacks and ambushes during convoy movements. • Legacy: After returning from Vietnam, the service of C Battery, 5/16th Artillery, has been honored by veterans’ reunions and memorials, preserving the history and camaraderie of its members.