Company 077

• Formation and Origin: Company 077 was established during the late stages of World War II, primarily as a reconnaissance and light infantry unit. • Nickname: The unit earned the nickname "Ghost Company" due to their stealth operations behind enemy lines. • First Major Operation: One of their earliest notable missions involved gathering intelligence for the D-Day landings in Normandy, where their reports were crucial to Allied planning. • Decorations: Company 077 received a Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism during the Battle of the Bulge. • Post-War Roles: After WWII, the company was restructured and participated in peacekeeping missions in the Balkans during the 1990s. • Training Innovations: Company 077 pioneered new small-unit tactics that were later adopted by regular army units for urban warfare. • Famous Member: Sergeant William H. Carter, later awarded the Medal of Honor, served with Company 077 during the Korean War. • Modern Deployments: The unit played a significant role in counterinsurgency operations in Afghanistan, specializing in night raids and intelligence gathering. • Symbol: Their unit insignia features a black wolf, symbolizing cunning and teamwork. • Legacy: Company 077’s veterans formed a charitable foundation to support wounded soldiers, which remains active today.