Award of the Black Beret

The following is a Copy (re-typed to post) of a Letter that was Issued at a ceremony in June 1966 and then re-issued to members of Troop C on 3 February 1967.

The copy of this letter was sent to the web site By Sp/5 Jack Reed.

Thanks Jack..

                                                   TROOP C
                               3D SQUADRON 4^TH CAVALRY
                                    3D BDE TF, 25^TH INF DIV
                                                  APO 96355

 AVDC-C-CAV                                                                 3 February 1967
 

SUBJECT:   Wearing of the black Beret 

TO:                Whom it may concern

          The bearer of this letter is authorized to wear the black beret by
Colonel James A. Shanahan, Commanding Officer, 3d Brigade Task Force,
25^th Infantry Division.

          The black beret, which is the ARVN armored forces official headgear,
was awarded to Troop C, 3d Squadron, 4^th Cavalry, as a symbol of the
esteem and friendship which the Republic of Vietnam and it’s armored
fighting forces hold for the efforts of this troop and it’s participation in the
cause of freedom.

                                                            JOHN P. IRVING III
                                                            CPT                 Armor
                                                            Commanding

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