The 1st battalion, 27th infantry was activated in february of 1901 and served in such. We honor our brothers that gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives and we are ever. The 4th battalion, 27th infantry was active in the 3rd brigade, 25th infantry division l at schofield barracks on the island of oahu in hawaii during the late 1980s and early 1990s. United states army 27th infantry regiment unit crest nec aspera terrent criteria. Radio call sign for the leader of 2d platoon, company c. The 3d brigade soldiers began the three day spree shortly after landing on a massive eagle flight aimed at establishing a new fire support base near the hamlet of thanh an. The regiment saw its first action during the philippine insurrection on the island of mindanao. The 25th infantry division committed the 1st and 2nd battalions, 27th infantry wolfhounds, 214th infantry golden dragons, 15th mech. United states army 27th infantry regiment nec aspera terrent black background with gold edging and gold. Honolulu district officials and soldiers of the 2nd battalion, 27th infantry regiment wolfhounds gathered in the center of historic quad d at schofield barracks jan. Sgt howerter died in the line of duty on 2121968 while serving in the hau nghia province of south vietnam with the 2nd battalion of the 27th infantry regiment of the 25th infantry division. The unit was organized on 18 march 1901 at fort mcpherson. David endean, a native of antioch, illinois, was only 19 when he enlisted in the army in 1968 during the vietnam war. Their motto is nec aspera terrent which means fear no difficulties or no.
Order your wolfhound wear united states 27th infantry. Shop for the perfect 25th infantry division gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. Nec aspera terrent translation in latinenglish dictionary. Also assigned to the 3rd brigade was the 1st battalion, 27th infantry. Howerter started his tour in vietnam on january 1, 1967. Each is custom embroidered at our facilities in scottsboro, al. It was on 15 august 1918 that the 27th infantry regiment landed in vladivostok with orders to be apolitical yet to assist the uss allies in bringing stability to russia as they battled to reverse the bolshevik takeover of russia. The 27th infantrys regimental nickname is the wolfhounds. The 25th infantry division nicknamed tropic lightning is a united states army division based at schofield barracks in hawaii. Wolfhound history jerry mckinney united states 27th infantry. He was then sent to korea in may of 1951, where he remained in the 25th division 27th infantry regiment g company 2nd battalion until. Tales of the wolfhounds in memory of howard landon dutch mcallister in two voluntary tours in vietnam i served as co of company a, 2d battalion, 18th infantry, and later as executive officer, and operations officer s3, 2d battalion, 27th infantry. More recently the regiment is currently deployed to. The crest will occupy either the first two lines, or first four lines, depending on the size of the.
Could be possibly cleaned up to get the shine back. Wolfhounds sweep a threeday spree dau tieng wolfhounds of the 1st battalion, 27th infantry, found five substantial caches in three days as they swept the trapezoid, 40 miles northwest of saigon. Nec aspera terrent the motto nec aspera terrent translates to. Ls, us tank followed by m16 multiple gun halftrack moves twd. The 27th infantry was constituted and organized in february 1901. Thenceforth ulysses sought with slanderous tongue to daunt me, scattering in the people. The 27th infantry regiment historical society the wolfhound pack has already purchased one. Army nec aspera terrent, left side 27th infantry regiment. Whether for yourself or a veteran you love, the quality of this cap is guaranteed to satisfy with its polyesterwool blend, velcro strap, and high profile structure. Nec aspera terrent in english latinenglish dictionary. Our platoon was rich with heroes, and men willing to give their all. A forgotten military adventure that began 98 years ago is full of modern lessons, according to an intriguing new book. Wolfhounds return after 59 days out 2nd bde wolfhounds of the 25th divs 2nd bn, 27th inf returned to cu chi for a fiveday rest after killing 328 viet cong and north vietnamese during 59 consecutive days in the field. Millett, i read that the commander whom millett replaced, capt.
These distinctive unit insignia dui are worn by the 27th infantry regiment. Click on a catalog page to check it out, then order below for yourself or. Order your wolfhound wear from the association store. In two voluntary tours in vietnam i served as co of company a, 2d battalion, 18th infantry, and later as executive officer, and operations officer s3, 2d battalion, 27th infantry. Find great designs on durable stickers or create your own custom stickers to express yourself. The motto nec aspera terrent translates to frightened by no difficulties, as aspera is latin for. The 69th regiment and the irish wolfhounds duration. A simple slideshow i put together of some pictures my father took while with the 25th infantry division, vietnam 1968. Choose your dates and campaign for a personalized touch. See more ideas about wolfhound, irish wolfhound and army divisions.
Midcentury nec aspera terrent wolfhounds 27th infantry regiment. He was assigned to the 25th infantry division tropic lightning, 1st battalion27th infantry regiment wolfhounds, company d, and sent to long binh, vietnam, for a yearlong tour of duty from march 1968 to march 1969. Platoon crip dec 1967 in the spring of 1967 the recon. These links will take you to a listing of the members of each company of the 2nd battalion. The wolfs head is a glorified design developed as a result of the nickname wolfhounds for the 27th infantry.
The nickname wolfhounds was adopted by the organization due to its service in siberia during world war i. Nec aspera terrent translates to frightened by no difficulties or no fear on earth. Challenge coin 27th infantry nec aspera wolfhounds vietnam panama kuwait. If you wish to have a wolfhound crest engraved on your brick, you must purchase an 8 x 8 brick and tell them that you want the crest on your brick. Check the listings and see if you can add names to those already there. The 27th infantry regiment, nicknamed the wolfhounds, 1 is a unit of the united states army established in 1901, that served in the philippineamerican war, in the siberian intervention after world war i, and as part of the 25th infantry division tropic lightning during world war ii, the korean war, and later the vietnam war. The division has been garrisoned at schofield barracks for over 70 years. This web site is dedicated to all the brave men that served in the 227 wolfhounds c co 2nd platoon and all the men who served in charlie company during 1965 1971. Wonderful world 25th infantry wolfhounds, vietnam, 1968. Shop nec aspera terrent wolfhound stickers from cafepress. He volunteered for the draft, served 8 months before getting wounded, and was also awarded the bronze star medal, for rescuing a. The 18th infantry vanguard was a great outfit, and no one.
More recently the regiment deployed to afghanistan for the second time, following two deployments to iraq. The story is told in words, pictures and maps from the perspective of co. The motto has been in use by the regiment since its activation and translates to frightened by no difficulties. Show your wolfhound pride by wearing authentic wolfhound wear. Its present deployment is composed of stryker, light infantry, airborne, and aviation units tropic lightning soldiers serve as the. Sergeant with the wolfhounds nec aspera terrent or no fear on earth 27th army infantry regimentgilbert repetto passed away 04032020 at 91. Distinctive insignia some refer to it as a unit crest features the profile of a wolfhound. Nicknamed wolfhounds nec aspera terrent is their motto and means frightened by. The division, which was activated on 1 october 1941 in hawaii, conducts military operations primarily in the asiapacific region. Jan 14, 2020 midcentury nec aspera terrent wolfhounds 27th infantry regiment us army insignia pin. The 27th infantry regiment, nicknamed the wolfhounds, is a regiment of the united states army established in 1901, that served in the philippineamerican war, in the siberian intervention after world war i, and as part of the 25th infantry division during world war ii, the korean war, and later the vietnam war. The proud tropical lighting us army infantry division was created during world war ii in hawaii and has been based there ever since.
Recon platoon crip 2nd 27th inf wolfhounds 19671968. Lewis millett among many other new things i learned about col. The 2nd battalion, 27th infantry, wolfhounds, was first constituted on 2 february 1901 in the regular army as company f, 26th infantry. This is the motto of the 27th infantry regiment, the wolfhounds.
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