Military Records: Sgt. John C. R. Randle, 1966, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: December 8, 1966 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Medals Awarded For Heroism In Viet Nam

U. S. ARMY, VIETNAM (AH-TNC) Army Platoon Sergeant John C. R. Randle, son of
Mrs James R. Hodges, Route 2, Winnfield, is currently participating in
Operation "Attleboro" with the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam.  

Sgt. Randle, a communications chief of 2nd Battalion of the division's 27th
Infantry, is taking part in the largest operation fought in Vietnam to date.

Since beginning Nov. 3 in the jungles of Tay Ninh Province, "Attleboro" has
resulted in over 1,000 dead Viet Cong and in 2,000 tons of VC rice being
recovered.

The 25th Infantry Division, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry
Division
and elements of the 4th Infantry Division and 173 Airborne Brigade are taking
part in the operation.

Sgt. Randle entered the Army in August 1949 and was stationed at Schovield
Barracks, Hawaii, before arriving in Vietnam in January of this year.

He was graduated from Georgetown High School in 1949.

Sgt. Randle, whose wife, Betty, lives at 2227 Audubon Ave., Columbia, SC, has
been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism, the Air Medal, and the Purple
Heart Medal.