Ft. Campbell LRRP Platoon IP: 108.61.68.155 Posted on September 22, 2016 at 03:19:15 PM by David M. Shoup
Hello 3/506th veterans!
I'm researching my dad's unit, the 3rd Brigade HHC LRRP Platoon, also known as Phantom Force. From the interviews I've done with 3rd Bde LRRP vets, it sounds like the original 3rd Bde LRRP was formed in December '66/January '67, but most of the original platoon volunteered to join the 3/506th when they formed up and deployed to RVN to join the 1st Brigade. Phantom Force ended up deploying with the main 3rd Brigade force in December, 1967. The platoon took close to 100% casualties (including my dad) in a battle with an NVA regiment March 16th-19th, 1968 below the Song Be river near Phuoc Vinh. I'm trying to write a complete history of the unit and figure out who else might have been around during its creation.
Any of y'all serve with the 3rd Bde LRRPs prior to 3/506th service or know anybody who did? Please post on this thread or send me an email, many thanks and Currahee! Replies: There have been no replies.
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