Seven Indigenous Members.  There were seven indigenous members of Wright's team who were members of the CIDG - the Civilian Irregular Defense Group.  Their names are not recorded in any of the published accounts available to Valor Remembered's researchers. They may have been Montagnards, Nung, or another ethnic group.  Their courageous actions and skill as soldiers during the battle were instrumental in the survival of the team.   They continued to fight against overwhelming odds despite serious wounds until extracted by Roger Waggie.  Many of them were critically wounded and one source indicates that only one of them survived the war.

Valor Remembered plans to preserve the legacy of valor of these indigenous teammates of Leroy Wright by documenting their personal histories and fates.

Artworks that honor them individually, or as a group may be created in association with the Roy P. Benavidez Memorial project. 

We are seeking information about the CIDG members of Wright's team and we request assistance in establishing contact with anyone who has knowledge of them.  In the absence of specific information and names we would be pleased to at least learn their probable ethnic group or tribe.

LEAVE A REMEMBRANCE  - If you have knowledge of the indigenous members of Leroy Wright's recon team, or of people who do, please leave your remembrance with Valor Remembered.  Leave a Remembrance