Sign Here For Sacrifice

“Sign Here for Sacrifice” delves into the harrowing experiences of the U.S. 3rd Battalion, 506th Airborne, during their deployment to the unforgiving jungles of South Vietnam.

Drawing upon firsthand accounts from veterans, many speaking publicly for the first time, author Ian Gardner chronicles the unit’s reactivation at the height of the Vietnam War, building upon his previous trilogy about the 506th in World War II.

This book tells the story of a band of brothers who lived up to the legacy of their predecessors, forging a cohesive brotherhood under the leadership of John Geraci, who instilled the spirit of the legendary “Currahee.”

From their arrival in the Central Highlands to their relentless Search and Destroy missions amidst the escalating Tet Offensive, Gardner reveals the unit’s struggles in a brutal war.

Through countless interviews and personal photographs, “Sign Here for Sacrifice” showcases the courage, leadership, humor, and sacrifice of these airborne warriors, who earned a Valorous Unit Citation for their tenacious fight against a determined enemy in a hostile environment.