Over 3,064,780 active members

Opening unit directory

Building the branch units surface

Loading unit filters, rankings, and the branch unit grid.

Overview

Members

Units

Opening branch overview

Building the branch home surface

Loading branch highlights, featured unit context, and gallery moments.

Overview

Members

Units

D Troop 5th Cav

U.S. Army•12 members

D Troop 5th Cav Homepage Photos Posts Members

Did you serve with the D Troop 5th Cav?

Find familiar faces
Explore unit photos
Share your photos

New to VetFriends?

Create a free account to explore unit members and photos, and reconnect with people you served with.

Create a free account

Already a member? Log in

About this Unit

D Troop 5th Cav

U.S. Army

D Troop, 5th Cavalry Regiment is a distinguished unit with a storied history in the United States Army. Originally constituted in the mid-19th century, the 5th Cavalry Regiment served on the western frontier during the Indian Wars. D Troop participated in major conflicts including the Civil War, the Philippine-American War, and saw extensive service during World War II and the Vietnam War, where it played a key role in reconnaissance and security missions. In modern times, D Troop has continued to serve as part of armored and reconnaissance brigades, maintaining its legacy of adaptability and excellence in both peacetime and combat operations.

About D Troop 5th Cav

About this Unit

Historical Facts

Origins in the 19th Century: D Troop, 5th Cavalry traces its lineage back to the original 5th Cavalry Regiment, which was constituted in 1855. The regiment played a significant role in the Indian Wars, the Civil War, and later U.S. military campaigns.
Buffalo Soldiers Connection: After the Civil War, the 5th Cavalry served alongside the famous Buffalo Soldiers (African-American regiments) during campaigns in the American West.
Apache Wars: D Troop participated in the pursuit and eventual capture of the Apache leader Geronimo in the 1880s, a pivotal moment in the closing of the American frontier.
Philippine-American War: Members of the 5th Cavalry, including D Troop, were deployed to the Philippines at the turn of the 20th century, engaging in combat during the Philippine-American War.
World War II Service: The 5th Cavalry, including D Troop, fought in the Pacific Theater, most notably in the liberation of the Philippines, and received a Presidential Unit Citation for their actions.
Korean War Valor: D Troop was part of the 5th Cavalry Regiment’s heroic stand at the Battle of Pusan Perimeter and the advance to the Yalu River during the Korean War.
Vietnam War "Air Cavalry": In Vietnam, D Troop (often designated D Troop, 1st Squadron, 5th Cavalry or "Delta Troop") was equipped as an "Air Cavalry" unit, using helicopters for reconnaissance and combat, and played a key role in major operations such as the relief of Khe Sanh.
Medal of Honor Recipients: Soldiers from the 5th Cavalry, including those in D Troop, have been awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in conflicts ranging from the Indian Wars to Vietnam.
Operation Iraqi Freedom & Enduring Freedom: D Troop, 5th Cavalry has deployed multiple times in the 21st century, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as a reconnaissance and security force.
Modern Reconnaissance Role: Today, D Troop continues to serve as a cavalry reconnaissance unit, adapting to modern threats with advanced surveillance and armored reconnaissance vehicles, reflecting the enduring motto: "Ready and Forward."

Opening unit directory

Building the branch units surface

Loading unit filters, rankings, and the branch unit grid.

Overview

Members

Units

D Troop 5th Cav

U.S. Army•12 members

D Troop 5th Cav Homepage Photos Posts Members

Did you serve with the D Troop 5th Cav?

Find familiar faces
Explore unit photos
Share your photos

New to VetFriends?

Create a free account to explore unit members and photos, and reconnect with people you served with.

Create a free account

Already a member? Log in

About this Unit

D Troop 5th Cav

U.S. Army

Unit members

Ben Hutchason

U.S. Army · 1967 - 1969

Message View Profile

Andrew Cloughley

U.S. Army Veteran · 1982 - 1991

Message View Profile

Dennis Liston

U.S. Army · 1967 - 1969

Message View Profile

James Page

U.S. Army Veteran · 1976 - 1977

Message View Profile

View all members

Photos from D Troop 5th Cav members

View all photos

About D Troop 5th Cav

About this Unit

Historical Facts

Origins in the 19th Century: D Troop, 5th Cavalry traces its lineage back to the original 5th Cavalry Regiment, which was constituted in 1855. The regiment played a significant role in the Indian Wars, the Civil War, and later U.S. military campaigns.
Buffalo Soldiers Connection: After the Civil War, the 5th Cavalry served alongside the famous Buffalo Soldiers (African-American regiments) during campaigns in the American West.
Apache Wars: D Troop participated in the pursuit and eventual capture of the Apache leader Geronimo in the 1880s, a pivotal moment in the closing of the American frontier.
Philippine-American War: Members of the 5th Cavalry, including D Troop, were deployed to the Philippines at the turn of the 20th century, engaging in combat during the Philippine-American War.
World War II Service: The 5th Cavalry, including D Troop, fought in the Pacific Theater, most notably in the liberation of the Philippines, and received a Presidential Unit Citation for their actions.
Korean War Valor: D Troop was part of the 5th Cavalry Regiment’s heroic stand at the Battle of Pusan Perimeter and the advance to the Yalu River during the Korean War.
Vietnam War "Air Cavalry": In Vietnam, D Troop (often designated D Troop, 1st Squadron, 5th Cavalry or "Delta Troop") was equipped as an "Air Cavalry" unit, using helicopters for reconnaissance and combat, and played a key role in major operations such as the relief of Khe Sanh.
Medal of Honor Recipients: Soldiers from the 5th Cavalry, including those in D Troop, have been awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in conflicts ranging from the Indian Wars to Vietnam.
Operation Iraqi Freedom & Enduring Freedom: D Troop, 5th Cavalry has deployed multiple times in the 21st century, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as a reconnaissance and security force.
Modern Reconnaissance Role: Today, D Troop continues to serve as a cavalry reconnaissance unit, adapting to modern threats with advanced surveillance and armored reconnaissance vehicles, reflecting the enduring motto: "Ready and Forward."