The 199th Light
Infantry Brigade Patch
Worn from: 29 November 1965-1992.
The spear, an early infantry weapon, in
the flames symbolizes the evolution and
firepower of modern infantry.
Campaigns: World War II. (Rhineland,
Ardennes- Alsace, Central Europe),
Vietnam (Counteroffensive Phases
II/III/IV/V/VI/VII, Tet and Tet/69
Counteroffensives, Sanctuary
Counteroffensive, Summer-Fall 1969,
Winter-Spring 1970).
Decorations: Valorous Unit Award
(streamer embroidered SAIGON-LONG BINH),
Meritorious Unit Commendation-Army
(streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1968-1969),
Republic of Vietnam Crosses of Gallantry
with Palm (streamers embroidered VIETNAM
1968, and VIETNAM 1968-1970), Republic of
Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal-First
Class (streamer embroidered VIETNAM
1966-1970).
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