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The 199th Light Infantry Brigade returned from distingushed service in Vietnam and Cambodia against a determined and aggressive enemy, and was inactivated in a ceremony October 15, 1970 on York Field at Fort Benning. The Redcatchers hence etched their name in eleven hard-won campaigns with over 750 Killed In Action in the last sustained Infantry combat of the twentieth century. Brigade units earned the Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm , and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal First Class.
Taken from the Redcatcher Banquet Program Sunday May 27th 2001