Erwin M. Rickert
Erwin served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. He is a proud Vietnam Veteran.
He was drafted into the Army at the age of 19, and was stationed with the 125th infantry division, Củ Chi Base Camp (also known as Củ Chi Army Airfield) is a former U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) base in the Củ Chi District northwest of Saigon in southern Vietnam.
Erwin was a Communications Specialist. He received the National Defense Service Medal for his honorable service along with the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal.
Củ Chi Base Camp
Map of Vietnam
Location of Cu Chi Army Base Camp. Củ Chi Base Camp was established in 1965 near Highway 1, 25 km northwest of Tan Son Nhut Air Base and 50 km southeast of Tây Ninh. The camp was located south of the Vietcong stronghold known as the Iron Triangle and was near and in some cases above the Cu Chi Tunnels.[1]
25th Infantry Division sign, Cu Chi, 1 September 1966
The 25th Infantry Division had its headquarters at Củ Chi from January 1966 until February 1970
25th Infantry Patch