Amen. It was the Regiments finest hour.. Of special note was the 58th Combat Engineer Company, known as the Red Devils, who won the Itschner Award, symbolic of the best Combat Engineer unit in the U.S. Army. Lord God, As you have called us to this Regiment, help us now to serve it with selflessness and courage. The 2023 reunion will be The regiments can be equipped with Cavalry Fighting Vehicles, tanks and helicopters . Commanders of the 11th Cavalry 1901 to 1941, Eleventh Cavalry from the Roer to the Elbe, 1944-1945, Our Fallen Brothers from Operation Iraqi Freedom, Registration is live for The Blackhorse Reunion, 2023 Fort Benning/Columbus, GA. our country. In 1985 the newly formed Combat Support Squadron, known as Packhorse, was activated in Fulda. In recognition of our do more with less attitude we now add just a dash of EVERCLEAR. In the comparatively genteel Army of the 1920s and 1930s, the Regiments spare time was filled with unit competitions in polo and horsemanship. 68 6 Apr. United States Army are affirmed from this date and hereafter may borne, shown and advanced by the 11th Cavalry Regiment as safe property of said arms. Indicates the strong value placed up this symbol of the Regiment. Participation in contributing to the Both were converted and re-designated on 30 November 1948 as the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and inactivated. The troopers entered Ojo Azules with pistols firing, bugle sounding out orders, commands being screamed, and the thunder of hoofs all putting fear into the hearts of the enemy. To the average trooper it was just, another day of service to his country. THE BEST OF THE BEST, ALLONS! The National Training Center (NTC) and OPFOR (11th Armored Cavalry Regiment) adapted their training to meet the needs of a battleground that forced combatant commanders to navigate established complex political and social environments. The reprieve was short lived however, as in early 1911 the regiment was deployed to the Texas/Mexico border in response to Mexicos internal political turmoil, which threatened to spill into the United States. Our goal is to find ALL of our A grenade, exploding prematurely, covered him with burning phosphorous, and left him severely wounded. Cpl. New Page 1. One such item was this horse drawn munitions wagon recently recovered near Camp Locket, where the Regiment was stationed. When rainwater or the fire extinguishing water would land on top of the oil, this in time would descend as oil being lighting then water. Those who did not come back alive DATE scenarios combined a near-peer force with insurgent, counter insurgent, and criminal activities designed to emulate what our Army might face in the ever-evolving operating environment. Wreath-Laying Ceremony The Blackhorse Association's annual wreath laying, which honors our Regiment's birthday, will occur at Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, February 2, 2023. Masters of Maneuver, we know the Desert Sands, The BLUFOR comes 10 times a year, to make a futile stand. The regiments excellent service on the Mexican border in 1916 is represented by the cactus. Early May 1946 found the 11th Cavalry Group (Mechanized) reverting from horsepower back to horseflesh. Each are made of the highest quality materials and satisfaction is guaranteed. On March 9, 1916, Mexican Forces loyal to Pancho Villa attacked American border towns leaving them in ruin. Las Vegas, NV. W e, combat veterans of the 11 th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse), fought for the United States of America in Vietnam and Cambodia. 1972, Wreath While in Afghanistan, the transfer of authority ceremony was conducted on July 20th, 2009, from the outgoing 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, Illinois ARNG, to the Wildhorse Squadron. During the inter-war period, Hollywood secured the 11th Cavalry to make war movies. Allons! The Bolos became a part of the Allons Crest. The Battalion deployed to Kuwait with the entirety of the 4th Infantry Division's 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) as part of the Operation Spartan Shield rotational Brigade . Unofficially nicknamed the "Third Herd," the division was first activated in 1941 and was active in the European Theater of World War II. Medal of Honor Recipient YANO, RODNEY J. T. Rank and organization: Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, Air Cavalry Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. This one platoon captured thirteen enemy prisoners and destroyed thirteen trucks, two command bunkers, and the communications bunker. Third Squadron manned two OPs; Romeo, overlooking the Eisenach-Bad Hersfeld autobahn, at Herleshausen, which was a legal crossing, point. THE GULF CRISIS (Southwest Asia Service Medal). They were members of units assigned or attached to the 1st Cavalry Division (AIRMOBILE) who were killed in action (KIA) or died during the Vietnam War. The assault could not be ignored. This would prove to be the first of many border postings for the 11th Cavalry. 11th ACVVC Roster. Our wreath laying will occur immediately following the 11 a.m. changing of the guard. In early 1954 the Regiment moved again, this time to Fort Knox, Kentucky where they trained reservists. THE BLACKHORSE, BECOMES A LEGEND VIETNAM 7 September 1966. The scout platoons of Troop E and Troop K deployed as units. Arlington National Cemetery They had broken through the Siegfried Line and were penetrating into the heart of Germany to Amberg by the time the war ended. Lieutenant-Colonel Henry T. Allen led First Squadron as the forward element into that country. The Presidio Fire Department was the first military fire department to be established in the United States and was staffed by a civilian fire crew. On 2 February 1901, the 11th Cavalry was activated as a horse Regiment at Fort Myer, Virginia. . Over a dozen of those countries still fielded them at wars end. During this war against communist aggression, our nation was bitterly divided and many American citizens rose in protest against our involvement. First Squadron traveled overland and embarked out of San Francisco to Hawaii, Wake Island and then on to the Philippines. Tasked with caring for his mount before addressing his own needs, the Trooper rubbed down, fed and exercised his horse. Crest On a wreath of colors or and sable a horses head erased sable. Under the provisions of AR 600-40, Par. This airmobile unit was often sent to search and destroy suspected enemy in areas accessible only by air. 2nd. content, look, style, or any comments you may have. On 5 May 1916, the 11th Cavalry had the honor of making what proved to be the last mounted charge in regular US Cavalry history. The menu of the troops must not be forgotten. Find E Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. Kansas City, MO; Louisville, KY; Textual Records: Regimental, battalion, company, and detachment records, including letters sent and received, correspondence, issuances, rosters, casualty and descriptive lists, descriptive books, and histories, of the 11th Infantry Regiment, 1861-69; 12th Infantry Regiment, 1861-1912; 13th Infantry Regiment, 1861- 1915; 14th Infantry Regiment, At Vung Tau, South Vietnam, the Regiment made an amphibious landing under the command of William W. Cobb, (34th COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT) along with 3,762 troopers. As the heat would transfer from one tank unit across to an adjacent unit that too would reach a tempter causing that unit to likewise explode, which lead to more loss of life. To commemorate the activation of the Regiment, a fine SOUTHERN BOURBON WHISKEY and a TOBACCO LEAF from the fields of Virginia. Skeptics questioned whether armor (tanks) vehicles could play an effective role in the jungles of Vietnam. Its mission was to help neutralize forces that were trying to seize power. In a world wracked by religious and ethnic passion, economic rivalry, and the frustrated aspirations of hundreds of millions of people, the prospects for lasting peace and harmony seemed remote. This we pray in Your Name. Although conflict is at times inevitable, the 11th Cavalry Regiment best serves the country when it commands respect and thereby averts war through a show of strength. A dark blue coat was used for dress occasions while a khaki coat was issued for field use. We followed the enemy, consisting of about 140, until our horses were wholly exhausted, but the chase did not stop until the enemys left flank had been broken up entirely. We lost three or four horses. The troopers gear had to be clean, boots highly polished, uniforms pressed, weapons spotless, and radios fully operational. 3rd. Wickam, distinguished himself while serving with Troop F. Troop F was conducting a reconnaissance in force mission southwest of Loc Ninh when the lead element of the friendly force was subjected to a heavy barrage of rocket, automatic weapons, and small arms fire from a well concealed enemy bunker complex. Constantly in contact with the enemy, the 11th Cavalry hit the Rhine River on 5 March 1945, having inflicted 487 casualties while taking only 56 themselves. The 11th Cavalry Group would be destined to carry on the Blackhorse name. It was based on the training and experiences acquired at Fort Irwin, California. Box We continue to train our Army as well as stand ready to deploy, fight, win and win again, when our nation calls. 69 2nd RCSM Daniel J. Mulcahey 3rd RCSM Paul W. Squires 1968 1969, 40th Colonel James Leach 6 Apr. Afternoons were devoted to mounted drill, one of which was known as the Monkey Drill. This maneuver required the Trooper to ride bareback hands free while putting his horse through various maneuvers. . Fritz, at the repeated risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect the greatest credit upon himself, his unit, and the Armed Forces. The 11th ACR continues to serve as the Opposing Force, providing a near-peer adversary in a complex and multilayered exercise. The 11th Cavalry Memorial is located in Pattons' Park at Fort Benning, Georgia. Book, Tales of Thunder Run, by Chaplin Larry Haworth. In 1991 the 511th Military Intelligence Company, known as Trojanhorse, was selected as the best company-sized intelligence unit in the Army. Wickams extraordinary heroism at the cost of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army. The Blackhorse remains ready to respond to any mission it may be called upon to accomplish. The 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment or "Eaglehorse", has a long, proud history that spans for nearly three quarters of a century. Indianapolis, IN. Wickam warned his comrade and physically pushed him away from the grenade thus protecting him from the force of the blast. Millions of lives were lost in defense of the worlds freedom. A two-hour gunfight ensued. Major lesson learned is that now the tops of these oil storage units are a floating top that does not allow the collection of vapors, distance between tanks has extended, a massive earth works have been constructed to contain the total oil within the storage unit in a designated area thus preventing expansion of the burning oil over to other units. they are accurate and complete. They were supposed to ship out for Australia, but many of the troopers came down with jaundice from the yellow fever vaccinations, so they remained in California for the time being. Laying Base Camp was at Blackhorse Compound almost due West of Saigon, III Corp Area. The summer of 1942 found the regiment reassigned to Fort Benning, Georgia where they were inactivated as a horse mounted unit and reactivated as the 11th Armored Regiment. This involved close order drill, athletics, guard duty, and honing the skills of scouting and patrolling. These are the names of those of our honored comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice while ser 731 memorials Page of 37 SP5 Jimmy Edd Abernathy 20 Mar 1947 - 2 Feb 1969 Rehobeth United Methodist Church Cemetery Camp Morena was for mountain and cold weather training. The distinctive C inside a circle on the helmets and shoulder patches earned the mounted Constabulary Regiments the nickname Circle C Cowboys and brought the distinction of being the last horse mounted combat patrols in US history. The Regiment had forced marched for 21 days over 571 miles. Galloping Jim (the longest serving Colonel) continued peacekeeping operations during the Regiments two-year stay, demonstrating to the natives that the US Armys Cavalry was ready for any and all eventualities. U.S. Air Force Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary gallantry in connection with military operations from 18 February 1966 to 30 June 1967. After a decade of counterinsurgency (COIN) focus, the Army developed a decisive action training environment (DATE) to better replicate conventional warfare. While Brigadier General John J. 69-6 Dec. 69 4th RCSM Donald E. Horn 1969, *41st Colonel Donn A. Starry, Wounded 6 Dec. 69 22 Jun. The first assignment was to begin aggressive patrols across the Roer River to check enemy movements. On 12 March the 11th Cavalry under the command of James Locket (4th COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT) was ordered to report to Pershing. I have 400 men who have never seen a horse, I have 400 horses who have never seen a man, and I have 15 Officers who have never seen a man or a horse. First training report rendered by the Major of the 3d Squadron, 15th Cavalry, as it was being organized on Mindanao, Philippine Islands, in 1901. And so, when men and horses go down Beneath a saber keen, Or in a roaring charge or fierce melee You stop a bullet clean, When the hostiles come to get your scalp, Just empty your canteen, And put your pistol to your head And go to Fiddlers Green. On two separate continents the Regiment demonstrated cavalry panache and flexibility, performing its wartime mission within a tradition of unmatched excellence that no other separate brigade has been called on to perform. This is a scan from a page of the Stars and Stripes newspaper from October 24, 1970. Our horse is made of Iron, eats gas instead of hay; Has first round hits, no snaffle bits, and sabers are pass. In their honor, we add a spicy RICE WINE and MOTOR OIL (corn syrup) to keep our VEHICLIES and TANKS running. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (Philippine Campaign Medal). In fact, those who escaped us did so as individuals. After inspection, the troopers were divided into reaction forces; observation posts (OPs), and patrol duty (PDs). arrives in Vietnam, Wreath Sunday was a day off when Troopers received mounted passes that permitted riding through the countryside. The 1st Squadron 221st Cavalry (1/221 CAV), or Wildhorse Squadron, a Nevada Army National Guard Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, aligned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, was ordered to active duty in April of 2009 and deployed to Afghanistan in the summer to provide security for the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) in country. A successful thrust through the Fulda Gap, aimed at seizing the Rhine River crossings at Mainz and Koblenz, would sever West German and NATO forces defending it. Stand tall in the saddle. Crossing into the German heartland on 1 April, the 11th Cavalry resumed a flanking screen for XIII Corps. Entered service at: Chicago, Ill. Born: 19 January 1942, Rockford, Ill. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. The horses were utilized, along with other various modes of transportation, to accomplish the mission of reconnaissance and surveillance of movements of the populace. [*General John Buford, 1848 1863, West Point Class of 1848, Civil War US Cavalry commander. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. Grand Rapids, MI. Redesignated as the 11th Armored Battalion, the 11th Armored Group, and the 11th Cavalry Group, Mechanized. Some fifty Blackhorse troopers suffered injuries that day, a number that would have been far higher had it not been for numerous individual acts of heroism and the Regiments disciplined response to the emergency. Observation Posts (OPs) served as base camps as well as vantage points for observation. Often the battles took place near their homes and the families would place a lit candle in the window to help show them the way back home. The concern was the possible resuming of hostilities by fraction groups. Halfway down the trail to hell In a shady meadow green, Are the souls of all the dead troopers camped, Near a good old time canteen, And this eternal resting place Is known as Fiddlers Green. After the war, the 11th Tank Battalion was inactivated at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia on 13 October 1945. Orlando, FL. at and grandchildren of our membership. Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Philippines, and now Operation Iraqi Freedom, has brought a new type of war to our service personal. The Regimental HQ and First Battalion were sent to Straubing on the Danube River; Second Battalion moved to Landshut, 35 miles northwest of Munich; and Third Battalion settled in the historic city of Regensburg. So I posted some photos on the forum hoping someone would remember the troopers, but without much luck. There are several accounts of the storage tank casings becoming too hot and collapsing inward tossing the troopers into the vat of burning oil. Border operations were serious business. TASK FORCE BLACKHORSE OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM/WAR ON TERRORISM DEPLOYMENT May 2003 December 2003. Education Section, We provide Washington, DC; Louisville, KY; Minneapolis, MN; Sacramento, CA; The yellow ribbon represents our nations hopes and the prayers of the thousands of families and friends who asked for the safe return of their loved ones from Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. For none but shades of cavalry Dismount at Fiddlers Green. The Regiment responded to those skeptics by developing innovative tactics, techniques, and procedures that established a reputation of a relentless fighter. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. The mobilization ceremony was on April 17th at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. After two days of heavy fighting, the Regiment drove the enemy away from Saigon, causing heavy casualties and crushing their ability to muster a large-scale attack in the area. He died a few days later from injuries. In mid-March 1957 the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Gyroscopes to Germany, was replacing the 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment on the West German-Czechoslovakian Border. Entered service at: Honolulu, Hawaii. Black Jack Pershing to lead a Punitive Expedition into Mexico to destroy Villas rebel army. 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. It will always be The United States was not immediately drawn into The Great War, as it was then known. Born: 13 December 1943, Kealakekua Kona, Hawaii. On 9 March 1916, the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa raided the town of Columbus, New Mexico. The next two years saw various elements of the 11th Cavalry scattered throughout the South and West. This thrust deep into the enemys homeland culminated with the 11th Cavalry Group killing and wounding 632 German soldiers and capturing 6,128 prisoners. On May 17, 1972, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment was assigned the mission of patrolling the East-West German border along The Fulda Gap. For 17 years the regiment conducted its mission. In testimony whereof this Grant of Arms is given under my hand at the Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army, Camron Station, in the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia this the twenty fifth day of the August in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty one and in the independence of the United States of American one hundred and forty five. Brigade Combat Teams. Background: This insignia was approved on 1 May 1967. 1/221 Cavalry, Nevada ARNG, was activated and deployed to Fort Irwin in the fall of 2004, formed the core of NTCs premier Opposing Force. Drove their bands into the hills between here and Carichic. We publish a quarterly newsletter to each member of 11 ACVVC with reunion In World War I we trained the men on bases here at home; And when they fought on distant shores; Blackhorse tradition shone. held in Colonel Starry turned over the reigns of the Blackhorse to John L. Gerrity, (42nd COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT) on 22 June 1970. The paper was an "authorized unofficial" publication that was printed in Tokyo and distributed daily to armed forces throughout the Pacific theater. Reunion Trooper and KIA Survivor Assistance On March 12, 1916 the 2nd Squadron, Commanded my Major Robert L. Howze led a mounted charge into the town of Ojos Azules. Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered HAU NGHIA-BINH DOUNG Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron; Troop E; Troop G; and the Howitzer Battery, 2nd Squadron, each additionally entitled to: Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1970-1971. Today, the Blackhorse serves as the Armys premier deployable training force. During the Battle of the Bulge the 11th Cavalry Group held the entire sector normally occupied by a division. dedicated to the troopers of the 11th armored cavalry, Blackhorse regiment, M company contains stories, photos, and messages for Blackhorse veterans of the Vietnam war 19-Jun-1970 - A Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Adduci, John Joseph 24-Nov-1969 - L Troop, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Akins, Adrian Alan 25-Oct-1969 - 919th Engineer Company, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Allen, Jon Anthony 26-Nov-1969 - L Troop, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Allison, Sam Stephen Future President William Howard Taft was the First Civil Governor of the Philippines and his governorship of the islands was a high mark in colonial administration for any nation. By this time, the Regiment had reverted to three troops (companies) per squadron. 70th Colonel of the Regiment: Timothy J. Ferguson. The 11th Tank Battalion was defending inside the bulge while the 712th Tank Battalion was in the relief column punching its way in. By May 1902, working from satellite camps attached to larger base camps, daily patrols of Troopers had swept the countryside of guerrillas and the Regiment began the transition to garrison operations. Yano has reflected great credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army. The Regiment returns to Fort Irwin to reorganize as a deployable heavy brigade combat team while continuing to serve in rotational support for the military at large. The Army of the 1950s was a conscript force whose turnover rate affected every part of the Army. File Unit: Combat Area Casualties Current File, 6/8/1956 - 1/21/1998 in the Series: Records on Military Personnel Who Died, Were Missing in Action or Prisoners of War as a Result of the Vietnam War, created 1/20/1967 - 12/1998, documenting the period 6/8/1956 - 1/21/1998.- Record Group 330 (info) Ronald Reagan was the last US President who served as a horse mounted cavalryman and the only one to serve with the 11th Cavalry Regiment. Staff Members, Historical Advisor to the On 23 November 1944 the balance of the Group loaded onto a small fleet of Landing Ship Transports (LSTs) and crossed the channel. 11th Artillery (105mm) (Dragon Regiment) 3d Battalion, 13th Artillery (155mm) (The Clan) 2d Battalion . The Regiment received its first Battle Streamer, Samar 1902 For these early soldiers we add SAN MIGUEL BEER, the beer of the Philippines, plus a potent PHILIPPINO RUM, The regiment arrived in Havana, Cuba on 16 October 1906. On 10 December, the entire Regiment was ordered to occupy the unfinished Camp Lockett. The Squadrons based at Camp Seeley commenced what became the last Forced March in U.S. 2nd Squadron deployed in December 2004 to Babil Province, to conduct support and stability operations with the 155th Mississippi National Guard. Despite his wounds, Capt. While in Cuba the regiment was joined by its new commander, Colonel James Parker, 3rd COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT. The Provisional Squadron of the 11th Cavalry was formed under the command of Major Robert L. Howze. 1 to 16 (of 16 items) Then Lt. Leonard D. Holder (37th COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT) of Troop B, 44th Squadron, was the first to land on the shores of France. During the Vietnam conflict the following artillery units served at one time or another under II Field Force Artillery control: 23rd Artillery Group. Our primary mission was to support the Squadrons of the 11th ACR. We have reunited many buddies this way. In World War II the horse was put to pasture with our thanks; Instead of horses Blackhorse Troopers now were issued tanks. At the time, the British Navy had the German merchant fleet bottled up in the Gulf of California port of Santa Rosalia. The remarkable part is although the clothing of several of our men was hit; not a single man was wounded, thanks to the utter surprise and confusion of the enemy. Yano completely disregarded his welfare and began hurling blazing ammunition from the helicopter. The typical soldier began his day with Stable Call at 0500 hrs. When a new Commander takes possession of the Regimental Color, he has assumed the full responsibility of that Color and all that it implies as the essence of the Regiment. Now, with the German Army prepared to contest every single inch of territory, the Blackhorse began probing the enemy defenses with across river patrols. The 11th Cavalry was assigned to 3d Cavalry Division August 1927 March 1933. The Regimental Headquarters deployed to Mosul Iraq that same month and assumed duty as the division headquarters for Multi National Force North-West. and Cambodia through special locators, mailings, handouts, and advertising In that year, the Regiment gave up its beloved horses for armored vehicles. This would be the first of a number of lasts the 11th would undertake in its career as a regular Army unit, including the last forced march and the last mounted combat patrol. This required Third Squadron, which was the farthest away at the time, to road march 145 kilometers to its assembly area. The 11th Cavalry withdrew from Mexico on 5 February 1917; five days after Germany resumed a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare against American shipping on 31 January. 155mm H SP (M109) 1st Battalion, 11th Artillery. Citation: Sfc. The War of Independence was fought from 1776 to 1782 by a volunteer force assembled from the original 13 colonies. Disregarding the intense fire, Cpl. Base camp was established on November 1966 and the Regiment began reconnaissance in force operations directed at suspected Viet Cong concentrations in the provinces around Saigon. Boots at rest taps echoed once again. Our discovery was by Villista herd guards, which fired at our Indians, and alarmed the enemy, which ran pell mell, firing at us in their flight. The unit rejoined the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in October 1958. After attaining victory in the Spanish-American War of 1898, the United States found itself with the new task of Territorial Administration. $47.67 (20% off) 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Veterans ACR Gift Black Horse Badge US Army Veteran Gift iPhone Tough Case. By 1909, the political situation in Cuba was stable and the regiment was recalled. This Camp Seeley, near El Centro, California and Camp Morena; near Campo were built simultaneously. The Regiments new base camp was a sprawling complex surrounded by an eight-foot high wall. It was later decided to establish a single camp suitable to house the entire Regiment at one site. 70 1971 5th RCSM Hiram Harrison 1970, 43rd Colonel Wallace Nutting 1971 5th RCSM Hiram Harrison, Reflagging: 14th ACR to the 11th ACR in Fulda, Germany, 17 May 1972, 44th Colonel Egbert Clark III 1972 1973 Last COL for 14th ACR-44th COL for 11th ACR, 45th Colonel Robert L. Schweitzer 1973 1974 6th RCSM Charles Cowen, 46th Colonel John L. Ballantyne 1974 1976 6th RCSM Charles Cowen, 47th Colonel Crosbie E. Saint 1976 1978 6th RCSM Charles Cowen 7th RCSM John Stephens, 48th Colonel Robert Sunnell 1978 -1979 7th RCSM John Stephens 1978 1979, 49th Colonel John Sherman Crow 1979 1982 7th RCSM John Stephens 1979 1980 8th RCSM A.C. Cotton 1980 1982, 50th Colonel Frederick Franks 1982 1984 8th RCSM A. C. Cotton 1982 1983 9th RCSM Robert Williams 1983 1984, 51st Colonel Joe Driskill 1984 1986 9th RCSM Robert Williams 1984 1986, 52nd Colonel Thomas E. White 1986 1988 10th RCSM Mark Grezbski 1986 1988, 53rd Colonel John Abrams 1988 1990 11th RCSM Jake Fryer 1988 1990, 54th Colonel A. J. Bacevich 1990 1992 12th RCSM Earl J. Williams 1990 1992, 55th Colonel William S. Wallace 1992 1994 12th RCSM Earl J. Williams 1992 1994, Deactivated 15 Mar. HQ and Second Squadron were at Ft. Des Moines, Iowa; First Squadron was assigned to the historic cavalry post at Ft. Riley, Kansas; Third Squadron was split between Ft. Sheridan, Illinois and Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. They inflicted casualties of 350 known enemy dead while destroying seven tanks and three half-tracks. Rest in Peace my brother. Moments later he was mortally wounded by enemy fire. In honor of the Regiments crossing of the Rhine and participation on the final defeat of Germany, a flowery RHINE WINE, The Regiment receives its Shoulder Insignia and becomes a legion. In December of 2003, Taskforce Blackhorse redeployed back to Fort Irwin, California. 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