Description: Vtg US Army Mess Dress Tux SHOULDER BOARDS - BRIGADIER GENERAL SOUCEK Vietnam - Vintage Pair US Army Mess Dress Tux EPAULETS/SHOULDER BOARDS - Vietnam War Era?- Purchased from the Estate of the late US Army Brigadier General Leo E. Soucek (see impressive history below)- Condition: Excellent…No Damage...Clean...See Photos HISTORY: "BG Leo Soucek served in the vanguard of leaders who developed our modern Army Airmobility concepts, tactics and organizations. He tested these with the 11th Air Assault Division, and introduced them on the Vietnam battlefield while commanding the 11th Combat Aviation Battalion. As a colonel, he commanded the 11th Aviation Group and also the 164th Combat Aviation Group. He was the only Army colonel to command two aviation groups in the Vietnam War. As the 11th CAB commander he received a Purple Heart for wounds suffered during an air assault operation. While he was in command of the 164th Aviation Group, it consisted of over 350 aircraft, providing Army Aviation support to all South Vietnam Mekong River delta forces. This is the largest number of aircraft commanded by a colonel in combat or peacetime. During his Vietnam service, he flew over 3,000 combat hours. His valor is well-documented by the award of the Silver Star, 6 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 85 Air Medals (one for Valor), and an Army Commendation Medal with “V”. For his direct contributions as IV Corps Advisor to Operation Cuu Long in Cambodia and as the 164th Commander supporting the Army of the Republic of Vietnam’s successful U-Minh Campaign, he was twice awarded Vietnam’s highest award for valor, the Cross of Gallantry with Palm. He also proudly wore the Combat Infantryman Badge from Korean War service. With extensive credentials as a Master Army Aviator, Master Parachutist, Combat Infantryman, and Pathfinder, and his distinguished record of valor as an aviation leader, BG Soucek was both a Soldiers’ Soldier and an Aviators’ Aviator."
Price: 74.95 USD
Location: Rockville, Maryland
End Time: 2025-01-26T02:47:57.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Shoulder Boards
Theme: Militaria
