Info - Marshall Huckaby
Georgia Vets Hall of Fame - US Army Ranger Hall of Fame
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Why I became a LRRP:
As an 05B Radio Operator with the 65th Engr BN, that was the MOS for a TC in the flamethrower platoon. All well and good until a sister track hit a mine, my driver was shoot off the track, and I was hit by a grenade. Figured there was a better place to work!
Bio:
US Navy 1961 - 1964, participated in the Cuban Missle Blockade.
US Army 1964 - 1981, Retired as 1SG.
Three tours in Nam: (1) 66-67 LRRPS; (2) 68-69 5th Bn 60th Inf (Mech) 9th ID, 1/16th Inf (Mech) 1st ID, then 244th Avn Co, Mohawks; (3)70 - 71 MACV Advisory Team 87.
73-76 First Sergeant for 64th Aviation company, 6th BN Officer Student Company, Ft. Rucker,
77-79 First Sergeant 189th ATC Company, Germany.
81 - 82: After retirement from Army, went to Saudia Arabia working as Military Instructor for the Saudi National Guard.
83-2001 Worked as Safety Manager for Various Healthcare and VA Hospitals;
2001 - 2008: US Customs Service, then Department of Homeland Security;
2008 -2010: DOD, US Army Safety Office, Ft. McPherson, GA.
Georgia Military Veteran's Hall of Fame
Marshall Cicero Huckaby
Inducted November 2018
First Sergeant (Ret), Army, Perry, GA.
After first serving in the Navy during the Naval Blockade of Cuba in 1962, he entered the Army for the remainder of his military career. During three years in Vietnam as a Long Range Reconnaissance Team Leader he served in the 25th, 9th, & 1st INF DIVs, 1st AVN BDE, and Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. Continually displaying selflessness, devotion to duty, and bravery, he was twice decorated for heroism and was wounded four times, including being bayoneted during hand-to-hand fighting. His combat awards are: Combat Infantry Badge, four Purple Hearts, and two Bronze Star Medals for Valor.
1SG Marshall Huckaby has been inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame for his heroism, dedication, and distinguished, continued service to his country and the Ranger Community. During his first tour, he volunteered and served in the newly formed Long-Range Reconnaissance Patrol Company of the 25th Infantry Division. Ranger Huckaby became one of the first graduates of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) 'Recondo' School in Nha Trang. Ranger Huckaby returned to the United States, where he continued his military 
career, serving in many Senior NCO Leadership positions until his retirement in October 1981. Most importantly, his service to the greater Ranger Community has never ceased. As a lifetime member of the 75th Ranger Regiment Association, he has served in multiple positions as Unit director of Company F 25th ID LRRPS. He has also volunteered to assist the 1st Ranger Battalion in their fundraising programs that benefit Rangers and their families. Furthermore, he has donated his time and culinary expertise during the annual "Critter Cookout" at the Mountain Ranger Camp in Dahlonega, GA. Marshall Huckaby established and was the first President of the Long-Range Reconnaissance Association, an association that honors and preserves the "Lost Brotherhood" of Long-Range Reconnaissance Warriors. He led the fundraising efforts to secure and place Stone Memorial Benches at the National Ranger Memorial, the National Infantry Museum, and the National Museum of the United States Army. Ranger Huckaby exemplifies the Ranger Creed as he lives it each day. He was inducted into the GEORGIA MILITARY VETERANS HALL OF FAME Class of 2018 and currently serves on their Board. Ranger Huckaby has distinguished himself through his countless contributions, dedicated loyal support to the 75th Ranger Regiment, and his selfless service to the Ranger community. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of the U.S. Army Rangers, the U.S. Army, and the United States of America
Also see Article in "Patrolling" Magazine June 2023. Click Here