September 18th – This day in 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment history 1966 thru 1970

September 18th, 1966 The Battalion was split into three major elements. Bravo Company and elements of Headquarters Company (HHC) were in Tuy Hua, Vietnam. Charlie Company was on Camp Enari helping to expand the construction of the Division headquarters. Alpha Company and the remainder of HHC were aboard the USNS General Gordon, three days out […]

Timeline – 3-12 Infantry Battalion Firebase – 1969

The location cited at the beginning of each paragraph was the location of the 3-12 Infantry battalion firebase/TOC. In most cases, the other elements of the battalion (A,B,C,D,4-Deuce and Recon) were in the field in the vicinity. I have noted general locations for elements in the field when possible. I have included some detail regarding […]