Ranger Infantry Company of the Korean War

Ranger Hall of Fame

COLONEL BERKELEY J. STRONG

Colonel Berkeley J. Strong is inducted into the Ranger Hall Of Fame for distinguished service as a soldier - leader in three wars: WWII, the Korean War, and as an advisor to the Vietnamese Forces during the Vietnam War. Colonel Strong fought in seven campaigns, was wounded several times, and twice awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Colonel Strong, then a Lieutenant, led a Ranger Combat Patrol during the Korean War on 15 April, 1951. Lieutenant Strong led 32 men of the 3d Platoon, 8th Airborne Rangers on a combat patrol forward of the lines of the 24th infantry Division. The patrol encountered a large Chinese force that was pursuing another American patrol. Lieutenant Strong led his men in an ambush of the enemy. Firing from the hip, Lieutenant Strong led his platoon in an attack that drove the enemy back to their lines. It was estimated that over 70 Chinese were killed or wounded. Ranger losses were 2 killed and 2 wounded. Colonel Strong has served as reunion chairman for the 1 st and 3rd reunions of the Association of Ranger Infantry Companies (Airborne) of the Korean War. He served as All State and All American Commander in the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was the Korean War representative in the building of the Airborne Walk Monument. Colonel Strong's distinguished career reflects great credit upon himself, the Rangers, and the United States Military.

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!!!