Check back often and let us hear from you. You are serving with one of the best units in the US Army but I could be a little predigest since I was a proud member from 6/68-3/69 in the RVN. 1st Bn 2nd Inf Regt 67 - 68įirst let me say thank you for what you are doing and second welcome to the board. Ya'll are true professionals and patriots and are carrying on the traditions. We are honored by your service and the other men and women in our Armed Forces today. I do not know if they were with the unit at the time the Black Scarves started but they will now the story. There are several 1/2 Inf who check in here all the time. i would like to talk to one as i am currently in 1-2 inf black scarves. I was wondering if there are any person from the original black scarves any where. didn't order the book or scarf so don't know where it is a good web site. i found it under google by typing in black scarf battalion. he has the book for sale and also some black scarves for sale. There is a medic that wrote a book about his tour with the 1/2. These scarves have a special meaning were meant for only those who served with the 1/2 in Vietnam. I don't know where you might obtain a scarve, perhaps others that visit thiws message board can help you with that. LTC Richard Prillimen is the battalion commander." It is from this that the battalion earned its nickname “Black Scarves”. This cloth was made into the scarves worn by the battalion for the remaining of its tour in Vietnam. "On 30 April 1966 in a sweep through the village of Lo Go the 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry engages in heavy fighting, it was during this time that a large quantity of black cloth was captured. This is what I have concerning the scarves, there are others who could tell you more. I've tried to find this information myslf but have'nt had much luck! Also, does anyone know where I would be able to purchase a few black scarves to share with my family? This document makes it official but we started wearing the Black Scarf during mid 1968.Hi Guys, does anyone know the true history of the Black Scarves and how and where it all started from? LTC Stevenson was the Commanding Officer Jan 1969-Sep 1969. In early May 1968, while at a firebase west of Dak To, the first sergeant brought out black scarves for Charlie Company.Īn Official Document explaining the Black Scarf was issued by LTC William M. Many of us wore these during Kontum Tet in February 1968.Īfter the Battle of Chu Moor in late April 1968 while on stand down at Camp Enari many of our troops were wearing a black scarf. I do not remember his name but he wore thick round glasses. These towels were standard issue and, after all, were OD in color.Ī first sergeant brought out to the field about 50 blue handkerchiefs (Doo Rags) in late 1967. Well, after research and discussion with Michael Belis, a Charlie Company troop and webmaster of the 1/22 website we have pinned it down to late April or early May 1968. There have been numerous discussions about when the practice began. It is also a constant reminder of the dark, uncertain future and destiny which all soldiers must face in the defense or our nation’s principles.Īnd foremost, it is in mournful memory and recognition of the gallant, courageous comrades, “Regulars By God,” who so valiantly fought and made the supreme sacrifice. The color black is significant as it affords the soldiers a subdued color tone not easily identified in the wooded regions and jungles of the Central Highlands. The wearing of the black scarf as a neckerchief was initiated by a soldier who recognized the desirability of clearly distinguishing the fighting troops of this traditional infantry battalion. Many of the Charlie Company troops began wearing a Black Scarf in Vietnam, but when?Īn article in the 4 th Infantry Division “Ivy Leaf” states the following:ĬAMP ENARI – From hundreds of battles in the past, the 1 st Battalion, 22 nd Infantry has emerged victoriously as the “Regulars By God.”Īfter more than a century of fighting our nation’s battles the battalion, which has been involved in some of Vietnam’s fiercest combat, now has adopted a new distinctive trademark.
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