From 1 December 1966 the 191st Assault Helicopter Company has boasted a distinct line of commanders. Major Winesette and the Company Commanders that followed have boosted the unit to the proud station it holds today.
Major Richard C. Winesette -- 1 Dec 66 - 23 May 67
Major Clarence A. Patnode Jr -- 24 May 67 - 4 Nov 67
Major William W. Spurlock -- 5 Nov 67 - 11 Feb 67
Major Colbert L. Dilday -- 12 Feb 67 - 19 Jun 68
Major Carlvin J. Griggs 20 -- Jun 68 - Present
Captain Harold K. Taylor -- 24 Jun 67 - 14 Jan 68
Captain Ollie D. Kennedy Jr. -- 15 Jan 68 - 9 May 68
Captain Lambert J. Essary Jr. -- 10 May 68 - 19 Jun 68
First Lieutenant Raymond P. Rugg -- 20 Jun 68 - Present
Captain John V. Hedrick -- 22 Dec 66 - 24 Sep 67
Major Carlvin J. Griggs -- 25 Sep 67 - 23 Nov 67
Captain John S. Crossman -- 24 Nov 67 - 19 Mar 68
Captain Stephen O. Petty -- 20 Mar 68 - 10 May 68
Captain Arnold W. Luke -- 11 May 68 - Present
Captain Norman Kidd -- 11 Jan 67 -26 May 67
Captain David Bergman -- 27 May 67 - 20 Nov 67
Captain Robert C. Stack -- 21 Nov 67 - 4 Feb 68
Captain Stanley Cherrie -- 5 Feb 68 - 18 May 68
Captain Harry J. Sands -- 19 May 68 - Present
The normal area of operations for the 191st Assault Helicopter Company is from Nha Be on the Dong Nai River extended south and southeast to Dong Tam on the My Tho River.
The terrain is extremely flat. Average elevation in this area is from 0 to 10 feet. The countryside is dominated by a vast network of rice paddies which are covered by water most of the year.