E Company MSG Battalion Saigon Vietnam

E Company, MSG Battalion, was a United States Marine Security Guard unit stationed in Saigon, Vietnam, during the Vietnam War. Tasked with providing security for the U.S. Embassy and other American diplomatic facilities, E Company played a critical role during periods of intense conflict, including the 1968 Tet Offensive, when the embassy compound came under direct attack. The Marines of E Company demonstrated bravery and professionalism under fire, helping to repel enemy forces and secure vital American interests in the city. Their service was emblematic of the broader challenges faced by U.S. personnel assigned to protect American assets in a volatile combat zone.