On an olive drab shield 2 and 1/2 inches in width and 3 and 3/4 inches in height
overall (the parallel sides 2 1/2 inches in length with a 90 degree angle pointed base), a
red Arabic numeral "1" (1 and 3/4 inches in height overall).
The numeral identifies the division's designation
1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One"
1st Inf Div Crest
An oval-shaped gold enamel device 1 and 1/8 inches in height overall, consisting of
a gold colored metal background encircled by an elliptical band divided horizontally
red to the top and blue to base, inscribed on the blue the motto "Victory" in gold
letters; centered on the device is the figure from the 1st Division Monument,
modelled in gold with wings and upraised arms extending over the red
portion of the band.The colors red and blue colored metal and are from the
distinguishing flags of infantry divisions. The figure portion is that of the 1st Infantry Division
Monument located in Washington, D.C
1st Infantry Division Lineage and Honors "The Big Red One"
1st Inf Div arrived Vietnam 2 Oct 65 from Ft Riley, KS and departed 15 Apr 70 for Ft Riley, KS.
Commanders:
MG Jonathan O. Seaman Oct 65
MG William E. DuPuy Mar 66
MG John H. Hay, Jr. Feb 67
MG Keith L. Ware* Mar 68
MG Orwin C. Talbott Sep 68
MG Albert E. Milloy Aug 69
BG John Q. Herrion Mar 70
* Killed in chopper crash 13 Sep 68
Division HQ's:
Bien Hoa Oct 65 - Jan 66
Di An Feb 66 - Jan 67
Di An/Lai Khe Feb 67 - Sep 67
Lai Khe Oct 67 - Oct 69
Di An Nov 69 - Apr 70
LINEAGE AND HONORS
HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
1st INFANTRY DIVISION
(The Big Red One)
LINEAGE
Constituted 24 May 1917 in the Regular Army as Headquarters, 1st
Expeditionary Division. Organized 8 June 1917 at New York, New York.
Redesignated 6 July 1917 as Headquarters, 1st Division.
Reorganized and
redesignated 1 August 1942 as Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division.
Reorganized and redesignated 20 April 1960 as Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 1st Infantry Division.
CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT
Vietnam
Defense
Counteroffensive
Counteroffensive, Phase II
Counteroffensive, Phase III
Tet Counteroffensive
Counteroffensive, Phase IV
Counteroffensive, Phase V
Counteroffensive, Phase Vl
Tet 69/Counteroffensive
Summer-Fall 1969
Winter-Spring 1970
DECORATIONS
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army),
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1968
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Infantry Division,
cited; DA GO 7, 1970)
Republic of Vietnam Cross, of Gallantry with Palm,
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1965 - 1968
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Infantry Division,
cited; DA GO 21, 1969)
Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class,
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1965 - 1970
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Infantry Division,
cited; DA GO 53, 1970)
HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
1st BRIGADE, 1st INFANTRY DIVISION
LINEAGE
Constituted 24 May 1917 in the Regular Army as Headquarters, 1st Infantry
Brigade, an element of the 1st Expeditionary Division (later redesignated
as the 1st Division). Organized 8 June 1917 at New York, New York.
Reorganized and redesignated 1 April 1921 as Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 1st Infantry Brigade.
Redesignated 23 March 1925 as Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade.
Redesignated 24 August 1936 as
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Infantry Brigade.
Disbanded 11 October 1939 at Camp Wadsworth, New York.
Reconstituted 1 July 1943 in the Regular Army as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Airborne Brigade. Activated 6July 1943 at Camp Meade, South Dakota.
Disbanded 27January 1944 at Camp Mackall, North Carolina.
Reconstituted 8 July 1958 in the Regular Army as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Infantry Brigade. Activated 25July 1958 at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Inactivated 24 September 1962 at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Redesignated 23 October 1963 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st
Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. Activated 2 January 1964 at Fort Riley,
Kansas.
CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT
Vietnam
Defense
Counteroffensive
Counteroffensive, Phase II
Counteroffensive, Phase III
Tet Counteroffensive
Counteroffensive, Phase IV
Counteroffensive, Phase V
Counteroffensive, Phase VI
Tet 69/Counteroffensive
Summer-Fall 1969
Winter-Spring 1970
Decorations
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm,
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1965 - 1968
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade,
1st Infantry Division, cited; DA GO 21, 1969)
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm,
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1969 - 1970
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade,
1st Infantry Division, cited; DA GO 2, 1971)
Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class,
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1965 - 1970
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade,
1st Infantry Division, cited; DA GO 53, 1970)
HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
2d BRIGADE, 1st INFANTRY DIVISION
Constituted 24 May 1917 in the Regular Army as Headquarters, 2d Infantry
Brigade, an element of the 1st Expeditionary Division (later redesignated
as the 1st Division). Organized 8 June 1917 at New York, New York.
Reorganized and redesignated 1 April 1921 as Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 2d Infantry Brigade.
Redesignated 23 March 1925 as Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade.
Redesignated 24 August 1936 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Infantry Brigade.
Relieved 11 October 1939 from assignment to the 1st Division.
Inactivated 1 June 1940 at Fort Ontario, New York.
Redesignated 30 June 1943 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Airborne Infantry Brigade, and activated at Camp Mackall, North Carolina.
Disbanded 15 January 1945 in Europe.
Reconstituted 12 February 1958 in the Regular Army as Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 2d Infantry Brigade. Activated 15 February 1958 at Fort Devens,
Massachusetts.
Inactivated 19 February 1962 at Fort Devens, Massachusetts.
Redesignated 23 October 1963 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d
Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. Activated 2 January 1964 at Fort Riley,Kansas.
CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT
Vietnam
Defense
Counteroffensive
Counteroffensive, Phase II
Counteroffensive, Phase III
Tet Counteroffensive
Counteroffensive, Phase IV
Counteroffensive, Phase V
Counteroffensive, Phase VI
Tet 69/Counteroffensive
Summer-Fall 1969
Winter-Spring 1970
DECORATIONS
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army),
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1969
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade,
1st Infantry Division,cited; DA GO 2, 1971)
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm,
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1965-1968
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade,
1st Infantry Division. cited; DA GO 21, 1969)
Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class,
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1965-1970
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade,
1st Infantry Division, cited; DA GO 53, 1970).
HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
1ST INFANTRY DIVISION
FORWARD
LINEAGE
Constituted 24 May 1917 in Regular Army as Headquarters Troop, 1st
Expeditionary Division. Organized 8 June 1917 at New York, New York
Reorganized and redesignated 6July 1917 as Headquarters Troop, 1st
Division. Reorganized and redesignated 13 February 1921 as Head- quarters
and Military Police Company (less Military Police Platoon),
1st Division.
Reorganized and redesignated 1 August 1942 as Headquarters Company, 1st
Infantry Division. Disbanded 20 April 1960 at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Reconstituted 23 October 1963 in the Regular Army as Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 3d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division.
Activated 2
January 1964 at Fort Riley, Kansas. Redesignated 21 July 1975 as
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Infantry Division Forward.
CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT
Vietnam
Defense
Counteroffensive
Counteroffensive, Phase II
Counteroffensive, Phase III
Tet Counteroffensive
Counteroffensive, Phase IV
Counteroffensive, Phase V
Counteroffensive, Phase Vl
Tet 69/Counteroffensive
Summer-Fall 1969
Winter-Spring 1970
DECORATIONS
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army),
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1966-1967
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Brigade,
1st Infantry Division, cited; DA GO 17, 1968)
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army),
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1967-1968
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Brigade,
1st Infantry Division, cited; DA GO 25, 1972)
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm,
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1965 - 1968
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Brigade,
1st Infantry Division, cited; DA GO 21, 1969)
Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class,
Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1965 - 1970
(Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Brigade,
1st Infantry Division, cited; DA GO 53, 1970)
