The battalion I served in during part of my army tour was nicknamed the "Cacti" after the cactus on the unit crest; the unit having been organized in Arizona to chase Pancho Villa. During Memorial Day services I met the gentleman above and there was the Cacti crest on his hat [upper right]. He had served in the same battalion during WWII.Monday, June 02, 2008
"Cacti"....
The battalion I served in during part of my army tour was nicknamed the "Cacti" after the cactus on the unit crest; the unit having been organized in Arizona to chase Pancho Villa. During Memorial Day services I met the gentleman above and there was the Cacti crest on his hat [upper right]. He had served in the same battalion during WWII.
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