![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/1_Airborne_Ranger_Battalion_Shoulder_Sleeve_Insignia.svg/640px-1_Airborne_Ranger_Battalion_Shoulder_Sleeve_Insignia.svg.png&w=640&q=50)
1st Ranger Infantry Company (United States)
Military unit / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) was a Ranger light infantry company of the United States Army active during the Korean War. As a small special forces unit, it specialized in irregular warfare.
Quick Facts Active, Country ...
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Active | 25 September 1950 - 1951 |
Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | United States Army |
Branch | Active duty |
Type | Ranger light infantry |
Role | Irregular warfare |
Size | Company |
Part of | Eighth United States Army |
Garrison/HQ | Pusan, South Korea |
Engagements | Korean War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | John Striegel Alfred Herman |
Close