Shield shaped with banner across base of shield, yellow gold colored coin 2 inches wide x 2-1/4 inches high. Click to enlarge
Unit/Organization Information
  • XVIII Airborne Corps
  • 101st Combat Aviation Brigade
  • 101st Airborne, Division
  • 1st Battalion 101st Aviation Regiment
Location
Coin Location: 2R10
Homebase: Fort Campbell, Kentucky
Additional Information
Date Acquired: Prior to 21 March 2008
Donated by: Unknown
Copies: 2 of 3
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Shield shaped with banner across base of shield, yellow gold colored coin 2 inches wide x 2-1/4 inches high.

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The 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment is a direct descendant of Company A, 101st Aviation Battalion. Constituted on 15 November 1962 in the Regular Army, it became an element of the 101st Airborne Division. The unit was officially activated 3 December 1962 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. These dates correspond to the period when the 101st Aviation Company was reorganized and redesignated as a battalion.