Fort Knox in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Armor in Vietnam

Photographed by James Hulse, August 17, 2022

1. Armor in Vietnam Marker

Inscription. The equipment displayed here and the men who fought it represent the first time in the history of the U.S. Army that mounted operations played a significant role in unconventional warfare from March 1965 to January 1973, Armor, Armored Cavalry, and Air Cavalry units aggressively sought out the enemy in all types of terrain and weather conditions in the Republic of Vietnam, contributing immeasurably to the overall efforts of the U.S. forces there. This monument stands in recognition of those men who served there and as an inspiration to those who may follow.

2nd Panel
Tank Units
34th Armor 2d Battalion
69th Armor 1st Battalion
77th Armor 1st Battalion

Separate Unit
Company D, 16th Armor

Special Unit
39th Cavalry Air Cushion Platoon

3rd Panel
Air Cavalry Units
1st Cavalry 7th Squadron
9th Cavalry 1st Squadron
17th Cavalry 2d Squadron, 3d Squadron, 7th Squadron

Separate Units
Troop D, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry
Troop F, 4th Cavalry
Troop F, 8th Cavalry
Troop F, 9th Cavalry
Troop H, 10th Cavalry
Troop C, 16th Cavalry
Troop D, 17th Cavalry
Troop H, 17th Cavalry

4th Panel
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Cavalry Units
1st Cavalry 1st Squadron, 2d Squadron
4th Cavalry 1st Squadron, 3d Squadron
5th Cavalry 3d Squadron
10th Cavalry 1st Squadron
11th Armored Cavalry 1st Squadron, 2d Squadron, 3d Squadron
17th Cavalry 2d Squadron

Separate Units
Troop E, 1st Cavalry
Troop A, 4th Squadron, 12th Cavalry
Troop B, 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry
Troop D, 17th Cavalry
Troop E, 17th Cavalry
Troop F, 17th Cavalry
Troop H, 17th Cavalry

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.

Location. 37° 53.847′ N, 85° 58.535′ W. Memorial is in Fort Knox, Kentucky, in Hardin County. It can be reached from Dixie Highway (U.S. 31W) 0.2 miles north of West Chaffee Avenue. The marker is located east of the walkway from the parking lot to the General George Patton Museum. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Fort Knox KY 40121, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War II Barracks Exhibit (a few steps from this marker); Armor Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Units Within Armor Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to The Sacred Memory of the 6th U.S. Cavalrymen (within shouting

Armor in Vietnam Marker - 2nd Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 17, 2022

2. Armor in Vietnam Marker - 2nd Panel

distance of this marker); St. Patrick's Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Post Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Godman Field (approx. 0.7 miles away); Visitor's House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Knox.

More about this memorial. The marker is located on the grounds of the General George Patton Museum and there is a public entrance to the museum from Highway 31 which doesn’t require entrance through Fort Knox. The museum is open to the public and it is free to visit.

Armor in Vietnam Marker - 3rd Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 17, 2022

3. Armor in Vietnam Marker - 3rd Panel

Armor in Vietnam Marker - 4th Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 17, 2022

4. Armor in Vietnam Marker - 4th Panel

The view of the Armor in Vietnam Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 17, 2022

5. The view of the Armor in Vietnam Marker

The Armor in Vietnam Marker next to the barracks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 17, 2022

6. The Armor in Vietnam Marker next to the barracks

Tanks near the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 17, 2022

7. Tanks near the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.