Co. D, 4:9 Inf, Vietnam

Company D, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment (“Manchu”), served with distinction as part of the 25th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War. Deployed to Vietnam in 1966, the unit operated primarily in the Cu Chi, Tay Ninh, and Ho Bo Woods areas, engaging in search-and-destroy missions, ambushes, and security operations against Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army forces. The “Manchus” faced intense combat, earning a reputation for bravery and resilience in operations such as Junction City and the Tet Offensive. Throughout their deployment, Co. D, 4/9 Inf endured significant casualties but contributed to the overall mission with honor and valor before the battalion’s redeployment in 1970.