ABOUT THE BRIGADE

BRIGADE HISTORY

Today’s Sky Soldiers continue the distinction of honored service dating back to World War I, and proudly represent the Airborne fighting spirit whether deployed or at home.

For in-depth accounts of the brigade history, visit:

History of the 173rd Airborne Brigade from the 173^rd Airborne Brigade Association

173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team (United States) from Wikipedia

BRIGADE SONGS

Sky Soldiers March

[Chorus]

Full lyrics and music at: www.173rdairborne.com/march.htm

8th of November

On November 8, 1965, the 173^rd Airborne Brigade during Operation Hump in War Zone D in Vietnam, were ambushed by over
1200 Viet Cong. 48 American soldiers lost their lives that day. This documentary on the Casper Aviation Platoon web site tells
the story:

www.casperplatoon.com/8th of November.htm

Infantry Song

You can hear it in the heat of the jungle;
You can hear it across the sea;
It calls to every freedom loving man;
The cry of the US Infantry;
Follow Me! Follow Me!
—

[Infantry Song – MP3 Audio File]

Have You Heard

• Have you heard, of the one-seventy-third, Air-borne-Brigade?
  Have you heard, of the one-seventy-third, Air-borne-Brigade?
• How they jumped on the enemy like a flacon from the blue;
  A more gallant fighting soldier America never knew.
• Have you heard, of the one-seventy-third, Air-borne-Brigade?
• They fought fearlessly hand to hand in the Central Highlands;
  How their blood has stained the sands in the hills of Vietnam.
• Have you heard, of the one-seventy-third, Air-borne-Brigade?
• How with their rifles cradled they descend from the Sky;
  As their ripcord snapped their parachute they screamed their battle cry.
• Have you heard, of the one-seventy-third, Air-borne-Brigade?
• How they won a gallant victory on hill eight seven five;
  How they learned the price of freedom for 280 died.
• Have you heard, of the one-seventy-third, Air-borne-Brigade?
  Now you heard, of the one-seventy-third, Air-borne-Brigade.

—
Original lyrics and music at:
www.173rdairborne.com/sssongs.htm

BRIGADE MARKER

173^rd Airborne Brigade Marker Arlington National Cemetery

173^rd Airborne Brigade Marker; photo by Richard Miller

First Marker Inscription

In commemoration of all Sky Soldiers whose valor and sacrifice in defense of
South Vietnam must never be forgotten “All Gave Some – Some Gave All”

Military insignias

Combat Infantry Badge      173^rd Airborne Brigade Patch      Paratrooper Badge
Australian Army Insignia      “Sky Soldier” Crest      New Zealand Army Insignia

New (Current Marker) Inscription

In commemoration of all Sky Soldiers whose valor and sacrifice in defense of freedom must never be forgotten “All Gave Some – Some Gave All”

Current Military Insignia

Combat Infantry Badge
173^rd Airborne Brigade Patch
Combat Action Badge
Australian Army Insignia
Paratrooper Badge
New Zealand Insignia

Location

38° 52.734’ N, 77° 4.158’ W. Arlington, Virginia, Arlington County. Marker is in Section 33 of Arlington National Cemetery, off Grant Drive. Marker is in Post Office area: Ft Myer VA 22211. The memorial tree is a red maple.

Nearby marker

At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Viet-namese Airborne Division and their Advisors memorial marker is within shouting distance of our Brigade marker.

THE 173^RD AIRBORNE BRIGADE NATIONAL MEMORIAL

First conceived in 1987, the 173^rd Airborne Brigade National Memorial was finally dedicated on 1 June 2010, at Patriot Park adjacent to the National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning, GA. The memorial honors more than 1,700 sky Soldiers who died in battle as well as recognizing the Brigade which was instrumental in American military operations in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

Names of the 1,643 members of the 173^rd Airborne who died in Vietnam, are permanently inscribed on the Memorial with the 92 who died in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sky Soldiers who pay the ultimate sacrifice in future combat operations in which the Brigade is committed will also be so honor.

The 173^rd Airborne Brigade Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization, continues fund-raising to provide for the perpetual maintenance of the memorial. To make a contribution or to find out more about the Memorial, visit the 173^rd Airborne Brigade National Memorial web site at www.173dairbornememorial.org.

NATIONAL CHAPTERS

Visit the 173^rd Airborne Brigade Association National Website [www.SkySoldiers.com] web site for other chapters contact information.

Chapter

PARADE OF HEROES UNITS