Memorial and Monuments on Fort Riley, KS

16^th Infantry Regiment Vietnam Monument

This monument stands in tribute to the Soldiers of the 16^th Infantry Regiment who fought in Vietnam.  Located on the east side of Fort Riley’s Cavalry Parade Field, this monument was dedicated on May 1, 2015, in commemoration of the 50^th anniversary of the 1^st Infantry Division’s deployment to South Vietnam. In 1965, the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, then part of the 2^nd Brigade, 1^st Infantry Division, became the first element of the regiment to deploy to South Vietnam. This monument specifically recognizes soldiers of the regiment who earned two Medals of Honor, 10 Distinguished Service Crosses, and 11 campaign streamers.

Remembering the Fallen

1LT George Steinberg, 2^nd Battalion, 16^th Infantry Regiment

• Distinguished Service Cross
• Army Times Hall of Valor