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When Alpha Company first deployed for Vietnam in 1967-1968 they were not yet known as the Avengers. In fact they were called the Alpha Invaders when they deployed to Cu Chi. This site is dedicated to any of the brave soldiers who served in Vietnam with Alpha Company 2/501 101st Airborne. |
| We are not weak, if we make proper use of those means which the God
of nature hath placed in our power... The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. -- Patrick Henry -- |
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2/501 - 101st Airborne "Drive On" Battalion The Army's Best Battalion In the Army's Finest Division |
"To the dead we owe an eternal gratitude for their ultimate sacrifice. The impact of their lives survives them in its profound influence upon our own. Their sacrifice is the real measure of all we hold to be dear. From it we draw the strength to continue to face harsh realities with firm resolve.
To the living we express our sincere and continuing appreciation for the dedicated efforts -- past and present -- which have molded the character and spirit of this Battalion. Your selfless actions are a powerful confirmation of the faith all Americans have in you.
As members of the 2nd Battalion (Airmobile) 501st Airborne Infantry, all of you are privileged to carry beyond your years of service a stately personal banner. It is a banner of pride. Pride as soldiers and members of this Battalion. Pride as men. Pride as Americans. For the dead, this banner is carried by the living -- their parents and families, their wives, their children and by you, their compatriots. Yours is the fortunate privilege of sharing this pride -- in life -- with your loved ones. Yours too is the heavy responsibility of preserving in memory and in deed the spirit of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice."
K.C. Leuer
LTC, Infantry
Commanding
Thua Thien Province
CURRENT AAVA OFFICERS
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| CURRENT OFFICERS (nominated in Boise). Served 2022 - 2024 | ||||
| PRESIDENT | VICE PRESIDENT | SECRETARY | TREASURER | WEBMASTER |
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Brian Eveleth 310 Pertch Rd. Severna Park, MD 21146 (H) 410-647-6085 (C) 410-999-7482 beveleth101@gmail.com |
Donald Wood 6011 Center Court Drive Spring, TX 77379 (H) 281-251-3035 (C) 713-503-7620 Drwood45@aol.com |
Naomi Eveleth 310 Pertch Rd. Severna Park, MD 21146 (H) 410-647-6085 (C) 410-977-2551 Eveleth310@aol.com |
Diane
Manguilli 14 Randall Drive North Haven, CT 06473 TEL: (203) 234-8849 claylady21@yahoo.com |
Barth "Shortround" Cunico 740 Union Street Marseilles, IL 61341 TEL: (815) 228-7616 info@alphaavengers.com barth@bcunico.com |
PAST AAVA OFFICERS
| Boise, ID -
June 4-7, 2018 Years served 2018-2022 |
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| PRESIDENT | VICE PRESIDENT | SECRETARY | TREASURER | WEBMASTER |
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Kenneth (Ken) Snyder 823 Singing Trails Drive El Cajon ,CA 92019 (H) 619-401-8076 (C) 619-846-2683 kensher1@cox.net |
Brian Eveleth 310 Pertch Rd. Severna Park, MD 21146 (H) 410-647-6085 (H) (C) 410-999-7482 beveleth101@gmail.com |
Sherry Snyder 823 Singing Trails Drive El Cajon ,CA 92019 (H) 619-401-8076 (C) (619) 368-3437 sherrysnyder752@gmail.com |
Diane
Manguilli 14 Randall Drive North Haven, CT 06473 TEL: (203) 234-8849 claylady21@yahoo.com |
Barth "Shortround" Cunico 740 Union Street Marseilles, IL 61341 TEL: (815) 228-7616 info@alphaavengers.com barth@bcunico.com |
| Gettysburg, PA -
June 4-7, 2018 Years served 2016-2018 |
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| PRESIDENT | VICE PRESIDENT | SECRETARY | TREASURER | WEBMASTER |
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Millard (Jim) Sims 109 Englewood Drive Bardstown, KY 40004 502-510-3921 misims76@yahoo.com |
Kenneth (Ken) Snyder 823 Singing Trails Drive El Cajon ,CA 92019 (H) 619-401-8076 (C) 619-846-2683 kensher1@cox.net |
Linda Sims 109 Englewood Drive Bardstown, KY 40004 502-510-3200 simsl@bardstown.com |
Diane
Manguilli 14 Randall Drive North Haven, CT 06473 TEL: (203) 234-8849 claylady21@yahoo.com |
Barth "Shortround" Cunico 740 Union Street Marseilles, IL 61341 TEL: (815) 228-7616 info@alphaavengers.com barth@bcunico.com |
| New Orleans, LA -
May 12-15, 2016 Years served 2014-2016 |
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| PRESIDENT | VICE PRESIDENT | SECRETARY | TREASURER | WEBMASTER |
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Ken Counts 3108 43rd Street Metaire, Louisiana 70001 (H) 504-831-3104 (C) 504-343-8393 kencounts@bellsouth.net |
Bob Farabee 250 Innisbrook Ave. Greenwood IN. 46142-9209 (H) 317-241-3047 farabee@aol.com |
Dianne Kintzer 11200 Broadway Apt 4514 Pearland, Texas 77584 760-574-6641 kativy@hotmail.com |
Diane
Manguilli 14 Randall Drive North Haven, CT 06473 TEL: (203) 234-8849 claylady21@yahoo.com |
Barth "Shortround" Cunico 740 Union Street Marseilles, IL 61341 TEL: (815) 228-7616 info@alphaavengers.com |
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Ft. Myers, Florida - April 24-27 2014 Years Served
2012-2014 |
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San Diego, CA - June 17-20 2012 Years Served
2010-2012 |
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Charleston, SC - June 17-20 2010 Years Served
2008-2010 |
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San Antonio,Texas - June 17-20 2008 Years Served
2006-2008 |
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Nashville,
Tennessee
- June 15-18, 2006 |
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Branson, Missouri
- July 17-20 2004 |
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Colorado Springs,
Colorado
- June 13-16, 2002 |
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| Las Vegas, Nevada -
July 13-16, 2000 Years Served 1998-2000 Officers President - Ray "Lt." Houghton, Jr. Vice President - Bob Morris Secretary/Treasurer - Pam Morris |
| Louisville, Kentucky -
July 17-19, 1998 Years Served 1996-1998 Officers President - Joe Ludwick Vice President - Ray "Lt." Houghton, Jr. Secretary/Treasurer - Ray "Lt." Houghton, Jr. - w/assistance from John "Tex" Fair |
| Washington DC
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July 18-21,
1996 Years Served 1994-1996 Officers President - Ned Kintzer Vice President - Ray "Lt." Houghton, Jr. Secretary/Treasurer - Dan Evans |
| Kansas City,
Missouri -
July 21-24, 1994 Years Served 1992-1994 Officers President - David Reiss Vice President - Ned Kintzer Secretary/Treasurer - Dan Evans |
| St. Louis, Missouri
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July 23-26, 1992 Years Served 1990-1992 Officers President - John "Tex" Fair Vice President - Ned Kintzer Secretary - Vernon Kelly Treasurer - Andy Cup |
| Washington DC
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July 4-5, 1990 Years Served 1988-1990 Officers President - John "Tex" Fair Vice President - Ned Kintzer Secretary - Vernon Kelly Treasurer - Andy Cup |
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John "Tex" Fair, Ned Kintzer, Vernon Kelly, Andy Cup
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AAVA MEMBERSHIP
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This information will be sent to our secretary and will not be published on our website due to privacy concerns. Please update for our records. Annual dues are $25. Please make your check payable to "AAVA" (Alpha Avengers of Vietnam Association). You will receive your membership card in the mail once we receive your dues. Mail to:
AAVA |
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We are proud to announce our 1st website award. |
Congratulations! You have a great site, and I am pleased to present you with Grunt's Web Award. |
| Here's the link for a PDF file describing decorations,
awards and honors: http://www.whs.mil/library/mildoc/AR%20672-5-1,%201984.pdf This link is titled "Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register": http://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/pdf/P672_1.PDF |
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The following awards were earned by the 2nd/501st during the Vietnam War. |
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Presidential Unit Citation - 10–21 May 69 - Dong Ap Bia (Hamburger Hill) presented by President Nixon (more) | |
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Meritorious Unit Citation | |
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RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm - 19 Apr–15 Aug 68, 15 Aug 68–14 May 69; 1 Mar–9 Oct 71; 18 Apr–31 Aug 71 and 6–19 Sep 71 | |
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RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC—18 Mar 68–2 May 70, Less Company C | |
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Company C, Valorous Unit Award—17 Apr–7 May 69 | |
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RVN Campaign Medal | |
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Presidential Unit Citation | |
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RVN Unit Citation (Note: I would like to get a better image of this ribbon!) | |
| Some of the Individual awards, but not all inclusive, are listed below. | ||
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Army Commendation Medal | |
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Distinguished Service Cross | |
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal | |
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Silver Star | |
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Bronze Star | |
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Army Congressional Medal of Honor | |
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Purple Heart | |
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Meritorious Service Medal | |
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Vietnam Wound Medal | |
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross | |
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Army Service Ribbon | |
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Vietnam Service Medal | |
Presidential Unit Citation - Hamburger Hill (Dong Ap Bia)
| President Nixon issued a Presidential Unit Citation to 2nd Battalion
101st Airborne for Hamburger Hill (Dong Ap Bia) between May 10-21 in
1969. |
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