Unit And Army History Flashcards

1
Q

When and where was the 82nd airborne division formed?

A

August 25, 1917 at Camp Gordon, Georgia

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2
Q

Why was the nickname all American given to the division?

A

Because all members of the division came from all 48 states

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3
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When and where was 505th activated?

A

July 6, 1942 at Fort Benning, Georgia

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4
Q

Who was 1–5 05 PRR first battalion commander

A

LTC, Arthur Gorham

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5
Q

When was the 505th assigned to the 82nd airborne division?

A

February 10, 1943

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6
Q

Where does the Jack of diamonds come from?

A

Commander, Major Kellam who was an advent musician gain the nickname, “ jack of diamonds” by entertaining paratroopers by singing, a country song, called Jack of diamonds

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7
Q

Where does the term night fighters come from?

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He comes from Vietnam when we transitioned from fighting during the day to fighting at night we were then called night fighters

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When was the division recognized as the first airborne division in the US Army?

A

August 15, 1942

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9
Q

How many combat jumps does 1–505 PIR have?

A

Four combat jumps

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10
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When did 1–505 PIR deploy to Vietnam?

A

February 1968

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11
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Who was the first casualty from first Battalion during Vietnam?

A

Staff Sergeant Joe S. Rodriguez of C company

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12
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Why are we called the golden Brigade

A

Because third brigade was the only brigade out of the division picked to deploy and everything we touch turned to gold

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