Capt. Charles M Crowe assumed command during the attack on Camp Holloway after Major Hall was wounded. Fllowing the attack, Capt Crowe initiated plans to expedite the repair of the wnits damaged equipment and housing. Capt Crowe had been the Maintenance Officer prior th the attack.
A time of challange faced Major Carl E. Rhodes when he assumed command of the unit on 9 Mar 1965. There was still the task of reconstruction and strenghtening of defenses to prevent another occurance of the February mortar attack. During his command, many new problems and operational requirements presented themselvas. Major Rhodes and the 119th proved themselves equal to the task.
Major Charles W. Mooney assumed command of the unit on 10 Aug 1965 and comtinued as CO into the following year, Affectionately known as "Daddy Alligator", It was under his leadership that the 119th gained recognition throughout Vietnam. His quick reaction to difficult situations were such as to demand respect from friends and enemy alike. New and effective tactics were devised, and prolonged field operations were encountered with few problems.
On 15 February 1966 Major Mooney turned over the company to Major Frank O. Miller, who continued to command until 19 July, when he was transferred to 52nd Aviation Battalion Headquarters as S-3 officer.
Major William M.("Big Ed")Edwards Jr. assumed command following Major Miller's departure. Under his leadership the company refined the tactics learned in the past and a feeling of professionaliam prevailed.
Because of the leadership and stabilizing influence of this past year's commanders, all obstacles were overcome and every mission commpleted successfully.
From the first day he was introduced into the 119th Assault
Helicopter company ,Major Jimmy A Conrad seemed relaxed and anxious to take command. To those who met him personally there was an air about him that expressed discipline and understanding. His eagerness captivated his subordinates. On the 17th of Feb.,Maj Conrad was officially the new "Papa Gator". What a time for one to take command!The 119th AHC was separated with its Aviators living in a hanger at AnKhe, and its
Headquarters still in Pleiku. Half of company on one side of the Mang Yang and the other half on the other. The problem was confronted accordingly.major Conrad worked in Pleiku and coordinated with perspective Platoon leaders in AnKhe by phone and with frequent visits to the hanger. With situations well in hand"Papa Gator" completed the move of his company to the golf course,An Khe.He enjoys flying and he flew with professional competency. He has flown over 500 combat hours with the Gators as Air Mission Commander, and each mission was a Combat
Assault. From Happy Valley , To VC Valley, To the Mouse Cars,To the Dak Sean Siege, and into Cambodia " Gator 6" was there. Coordinating with ground elements and his Gator Flight to fulfill the 119th AHC air support commitment.
Major Conrad Developed unit pride within the company as Esprit De Corp was exceptionally high. Pride in a sense that one did not loose Respect for himself and his company. He helped the Company through its most tragic months in April, June, July, and August, Respectively, when the death of eleven Aviators set the company in a state of Grief and anguish. He built hope with enthusiasm and Zeal, and courage by indulging in Combat Assaults when steel and guts were called for. On the ground he was a father image to those in need of personal guidance. Yet he was stern. He maintained discipline, and His outstanding leadership has been an asset to the efficiency of the 119TH Assault Helicopter Company.
On 31 Aug 1970 the company bid farewell to Jimmy A Conrad, Major,and a man who won the hearts and respect of the men who served under him.
Major Wagner's command proved to be a very short one. He took command of the on 31 Aug only to be transferred to Battalion on 31 Oct.