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CITES AT ARMED FORCES LEVEL- REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
THE 9TH US INFANTRY DIVISION-US ARMY (THIRD AWARD)
The 9th United States Infantry Division, an excellent unit, always raised the brave fighting spirit. During the period January to July 1969, under the command of Major General Harris W. Hollis, the 9th US Infantry Division has closely cooperated with Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces to continuously launch many operations, destroying Communist Forces in the borders between the III and IV Corps Tactical Zones covering the Provinces of Long-An, Dinh-Tuong, Kien-Hoa and Go-Cong. In the above said Operations, the 9th United States Infantry Division, with a decisive intention to engage and win every battle, has applied new tactics obliging the Communists to engage in battle throughout the Operation Area even their safety special area. Throughout the 22 major engagements with the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong main force, as well as other thousands of small contacts, the 9th United States Infantry Division and its attached units caused heavy casualties to the enemy with intense fire supports of artillery, armed helicopter and tactical air support. The engagements resulted in: 12,458 enemy killed; 550 captured; 248 surrendered and various weapons and ammunition seized. By actively participating in the above victories, the 9th United States Infantry Division has greatly contributed to the destruction of the Winter-Spring (1968-1969) Offensive Plan of the Communists, which attempted to launch a devastating attack on Saigon and cities south of Saigon. This restored the security of the country-side, and provided an environment in which a multitude of pacification activities of the Republic of Vietnam Government were effectively developed and brought fine results.
This citation is enclosed with:
Unit
Citation Streamer in Gallantry Cross color with Palm for the 9th U.S. Infantry
Division guidon
Cross
of Gallantry with Palm for Major General Harris W. Hollis, Division Commander
Unit
Citation Badge in Gallantry Cross color with Palm for the 9th US Infantry
Division and unit soldiers
Dated
27 June 1969
General Cao-Van-Vien, Chief of JGS/RVNAF