The 5th Infantry Division is currently inactive. But the Red Diamond has a superior combat record from the First World War, World War II, Vietnam, and Operation Just Cause, the invasion of Panama. This blog is a short history of the 5th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War and includes a video by the Roving Historian, Jim Broumley featuring archival footage and photos of the Red Devils in Vietnam.

Soldiers of the 187th Infantry Regiment (Airborne) have the distinction of belonging to the only airborne regiment that has served in every conflict since the inception of American airborne forces. During their time in the Korean War, the Rakkasans were awarded a Presidential Unit Citation and two Korean Presidential Citations, as well as earning five more Battle Streamers for their flag. Three soldiers from the 187 were awarded the Medal of Honor.

4 simple steps to researching your ancestor's military service. Where to look for more info than is provided on your family member's DD-214.