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THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the
NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION to
TASK ELEMENT 194.9.5.1
for service as set forth in the
following
CITATION:
For exceptionally meritorious achievement and heroic service while participating in combat operations against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam from 14 June to 12 August 1969. Rushed into combat to block an impending major enemy offensive against the provincial capital city of Tay Ninh, Task Element 194.9.5.1 extended the Operation Giant Slingshot tactical area of operations to the farthest reaches of the Vam Co Dong River along the Cambodian border, an area heretofore regarded as an enemy stronghold. In spite of the concentrated efforts of the enemy to retain control of their vital avenues of approach to Tay Ninh City, the officers and men of Task Element 194.9.5.1 succeeded in severing the enemy’s supply lines and, after thirty-nine fire fights, deterred the enemy from launching a full-scale attack. The courage, devotion to duty, and exemplary professionalism displayed by the officers and men of Task Element 194.9.5.1 throughout this period were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
John H. Chafee
Secretary of the Navy
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This is the list of units eligible for this award:
Task Element 194.9.5.1 and attached units 14 Jun 19 - 12 Aug 69
| River Division 531 |
| River Division 532 |
| River Division 533 |
| River Division 594 |
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From River Assault Divisions 131 and 132: |
| Zippo 1 - Armored Troop Carrier 24 |
| Monitor 1 - Armored Troop Carrier 25 |
| Monitor 2 - Armored Troop Carrier 26 |
| Monitor 3 - Armored Troop Carrier 27 |
| CCB 2 |
| CCB 3 |
| Armored Troop Carrier 18 |
| Armored Troop Carrier 22 |
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From River Assault Division 151 and 152: |
| Zippo 3 ARMORED TROOP CARRIERS |
| Zippo 4 |
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Zippo 5 ATC 28 |
| Monitor 5 ATC 29 |
| Monitor 6 ATC 30 |
| CCB 4 ATC 32 - 40 |
| CCB 5 ATC 44 |
| Utility Boat 5 ATC 46 |
| Assault Support Boat 23 ATC 49 |
| Assault Support Boat 24 ATC 50 - 51 |
| Commander Task Group 194.9 and Staff |
| Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron THREE, DET 7 |
| Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron THREE, DET 8 |
| Light Attack Squadron FOUR, DET BRAVO |
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