Nestor Lorenzo ArgenzioSpecialist FourB CO, 1ST BN, 12TH CAVALRY, 1 CAV DIV Army of the United States 14 July 1941 - 12 October 1965 New York, New York Panel 02E Line 119 |
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The database page for Nestor Lorenzo Argenzio
I'm here to pay tribute to the uncle I never got to know. I will always be proud to carry the Argenzio name, and you will always inspire me throughout my journey.
With love and thanks to you and your fallen brothers, |
A Note from The Virtual WallOn 10 October 1965, in "Operation Shiny Bayonet", the 1st Cavalry Division initiated their first brigade-size airmobile action against the enemy. A combined U.S.-South Vietnamese force attempted to trap elements of the NVA 325th Infantry (Song Lo) Division in the Suai Ca River valley about 275 miles northeast of Saigon near An Khe in Binh Dinh Province. The 1st Cav air assault task force consisted of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 7th Cavalry; 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry; 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry and the 1st Battalion, 21st Artillery.Eleven 1st Cav troopers died during the action:
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is his nephew, Juan Jose Argenzio Jr. 5102 18th Avenue South, Gulfport, Florida 33707 nito4769@hotmail.com |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 30 May 2006
Last updated 06/10/2006