Detachment A-111, 1st SFGA
A-111 was commanded by Capt R. Hart during the period 4 May
1965 Thru 31 October 1965. A-111 was initially stationed at Tri Ton
Chau Doc Province, IV CTZ, from 14 May to 5 October 1965. While in Tri
Ton, the Detachment had the mission of a sub-sector advisory team in
conjunction with the RF/PF program. From 6 October to 30 October 1965,
the Detachment was stationed on the island of Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province,
IV CTZ. At Phu Quoc, the Detachment received an additional mission of
training a company of CIJG troops. A-111's activities were highlighted
by their psychological operations and civic action projects. The Detachment's
location was in the middle of the KKK religious group who were fighting
against the Vietnamese, advocating that two RVN provinces be turned
over to Cambodia. Through the efforts of the Detachments extensive psychological
operations and civic action programs, two companies of KKK surrendered
to the ARVN authorities. General Ky personally came to the area to accept
the surrender and a pledge of allegiance from the KKK personnel. Capt
Hart was presented the Vietnamese Medal of Honor, 1st Degree, for his
excellent guidance and tireless efforts in implementing the programs.
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