The 2nd battalion, 28th regiment of the 1st infantry division is a fabled army unit. Welcome to tf 128 infantry, 3id and fort benning, georgiaa great place to. Members of the current black lions battalion serve as part of the training cadre at fort jackson. Dec 16, 2015 the black lions are a very historic unit. Task force 1st battalion 28th infantry black lions, fort benning, georgia. All black lions and loved ones, we sadly received this latest email from peggy shelton, the daughter of our late brig.
The division was officially established in 1879 and. The fort is the largest army basic training base in the country. When we were in vietnam the units were differentiated by a 1 or a 2 across the chest of the lion on the patch. Find 28th infantry division, military gifts and more at. It is used and could use a cleaning but is still in very nice condition. Deep diving crankbait in white with custom painting from patchs tackle shop. Task force 1st battalion 28th infantry black lions. Task force 1st battalion, 28th infantry regiment formed on black lions field at fort benning to celebrate 118 years of the black lions legacy. Feb 26, 2018 the black lion patch is a white shieldshaped patch imprinted with the black lion emblem.
My unit 2nd battalion, 28th infantry regiment, 1st infantry division, aka black lions of cantigny of the big red one was positioned so as to prevent the enemy from entering saigon via the ho chi minh trail. Task force 1st battalion 28th infantry black lions, 6530. In carrying out operation shenandoah ii october 1967, alpha and delta companies of the 2nd battalion, 28th regiment black lions, 1st u. Be the first to know and let us send you an email when task force 1st battalion 28th infantry black lions posts news and promotions. See more ideas about wwii, world war and world war two. Roll on 28th, 28th inf div yearbook, 1952 in september 1950, the 28th infantry division was called to active federal service due to the hostilities in korea and started training at camp atterbury, indiana. Collectible military patch reproduction, brand new, never used or worn. The battalion had been on a searchanddestroy mission for more than a week. Regiment attacked the town, and within 45 minutes captured it along with 250 german soldiers. Jan 28, 2019 the black lions have a long and distinguished history that dates back to 1901. The black lion patch is a white shieldshaped patch imprinted with the black lion emblem. I dont recall calling ourselves black lions or destroyer company, that must a ft.
This crest is worn proudly by members of the 1st and 2nd battalions, 28th infantry regiment. He appears to have his trouser legs tucked into his socks as well. Army art piece is printed one at a time and inspected by the artist, britt taylor collins. It was our assignment to keep them at bay, and everything we did was in support of that objective. Black soldiers 54th massachusetts infantry, harlem hellfighters. Auction is for an 28th infantry regiment black lions pocket patch. Black lions reunited after 40year separation article. Us army black lion 28th infantry regiment pocket patch. Our high quality 28th infantry regiment black lions patches are professionally printed and perfect to sew onto backpacks, jackets and more to give them some unique personality.
This is a reproduction of the pocket patch for 1st battalion of the 28th infantry regiment. This is style two where the number two is not sewn and the green twill fabric shows through. This is the patch worn by member of the black lion battalion in vietnam. Infantry division engaged in one of the vietnam war. Task force 1st battalion, 28th infantry regiment formed on black lions field at fort benning to celebrate 118 years of the black lions. Harvey brought a patch of the battalion and a magazine featuring the battalion to present to tanner. Feb 08, 2009 faces of strength black lions us army 28th infantry regiment. James shelton who is to be buried at arlington va on 12 july 2019. Us army 28th infantry division ssi patch decal army reserve 3. Task force 1st battalion, 28th infantry united states army. The black lions have a long and distinguished history that dates back to 1901. This 28th infantry regiment the black lions military art piece is printed with archival fade resistant inks on high quality museum grade paper.
Disclaimerthis site is run by the public affairs office and black lion representatives. Dear friends, i wanted to let you know that my dear mom, margaret joan stephens shelton, died peacefully at home in florida this morning. Now the men of the 2nd battalion, 28th regiment, 1st infantry. Mike macdonald president 28th us infantry regiment. Now the men of the 2nd battalion, 28th regiment, 1st infantry division were. The 1st battalion, 28th infantry regiment was formed during world war i and subsequently served in world war ii, korea and vietnam. Find people you served with from 2nd battalion, 28th infantry. After inspection this piece is signed by britt himself. The first was a provisional unit that was constituted on 29 january 18 and served during the war of 1812.
It distinguished itself in world war i, world war ii and vietnam. The 28th infantry division keystone is a unit of the army national guard and is the oldest divisionsized unit in the armed forces of the united states. When they learn that their buddies are depending on them, then they become black lions. It was the 28th infantry, who attacked the town, and within 45 minutes captured it along with 250 german soldiers, thus earning the special designation lions of cantigny for the regiment.
Black lions are the other half of the 28th infantry regiment. Known as the black lions, the 28th infantry regiment has a long and distinguished combat history dating back to 1901 during the philippine insurrection, through. The battalion served with distinction in over fifty campaigns from france in 1917, to the final battles of vietnam. New members get inducted into the 28th infantry regiment youtube. The colors of both battalions have not been flown in front of the regimental colors in over 40 years.
Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. The 28th was thereafter named the black lions of cantigny. He wears a poplin jungle uniform with full color patches of both the 1st infantry division and 9th infantry division, as well as subdued tapes and a cib. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time. We are extremely proud and honored to have partnered with britt taylor collins, the veterans artist, to offer an extensive line of military art, particularly these incredible giclee lenzprints. He was assigned to 1st battalion, 5th cavalry regiment, 2nd brigade combat team, 1st cavalry division, fort hood, texas. Some were taken by friends or came from archives or other sources. They have also served with distinction in multiple theaters of operation. The black lion award was established in 2001 to honor the memory of major don holleder, former west point allamerican who died in combat in vietnam in october, 1967, and the men of the 28th infantry the black lions who died with him that day. Although most were, not all of these photos were taken by me personally. Some of the units of the division can trace their lineage to benjamin franklins battalion, the pennsylvania associators 17471777. Hi, thought id share some more jungle jackets that i recently rediscovered in a crate of jjs.
Task force 1st battalion 28th infantry black lions home. Benning thing or the new army, but im proud to say im an alumni of the 28th inf. To the divisions front lay the small village of cantigny, situated on the high ground overlooking a forested countryside. Soldiers of the 28th infantry fired the first shots from an american weapon in world war i at the battle of cantigny in 1918. United states army 28th infantry regiment black lion white background and edging with black detailed lion rampart in the center. Task force 128 of the 3rd infantry division activates. I was in charley company first battleion 28th infantry we had a patch of hustle the black lions head with a big results one in the head is want so very much to find. Infantry regiment black lion michael macdonald, march 1, 2014 congratulations, the chief of infantry has approved your appointment as a distinguished member of the. The award recognizes scouting ideals and skills and contribution of time and effort to the troop and its activities. Army 2nd battalion, 28th infantry army veteran locator. Task force 1st battalion 28th infantry black lions home facebook. Faces of strength black lions us army 28th infantry. The black lions were part of the 1st infantry division during vietnam.
Their actions at cantigny are recognized by the lion rampant on the 28th infantry regiments regimental distinctive insignia, also called a unit crest. Photos and memories from a tour in vietnam as a combat medic with the 22nd infantry mechanized ramrods april sept. Black lions are made, not born by their parents, and by their friends, and by their coaches. New members get inducted into the 28th infantry regiment. Since the establishment of the united states army in 1775, three regiments have held the designation 28th infantry regiment. In 1965, the 1st and 2nd battalions, 28th infantry were deployed to vietnam with the 1st infantry division. Known as the black lions, the 28th infantry regiment has a long and distinguished combat.
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