11th Aviation Battalion
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The 11th Aviation Battalion was a United States Army aviation unit that fought in the Vietnam War. The unit served as a test for helicopter support of ground infantry units.[3]
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Active | 21 August 1965 (1965-08-21) – 16 September 1987 (1987-09-16) |
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Type | Army Aviation |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | 1st Cavalry Division |
Nickname(s) | Red Dogs |
Motto(s) | EXEMPLA PROPONERE (To Set Forth Examples)[1] |
Engagements | Vietnam War |
Decorations | Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry (6), Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Unit Citation (2) |
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Notable commanders | Joseph B. Starker, Leo E. Soucek |
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Aircraft flown | |
Utility helicopter | Bell UH-1 Iroquois |
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