Co A, 2nd Battalion, 109th INF
1969 - 1972
As of January 1, 1969 1LT William R Hillis replaced CPT Cummings as Commander and subsequently relinquished Command to 1LT Paul J Catalano in October. 2LT James T Morgan was assigned. PSG Bob Antal completed the CBR course at Ft. George G. Meade, Md. Unit was on alert for law enforcement duty at York, PA.

The US Rifle M-1 Garand was replaced by US Rifle 5.56mm M16A1 in early 1970. As part of the Armed Forces Day activities the unit demonstrated a Rifle Company in attack at Pocono Downs Raceway in Wilkes Barre, PA. PFC William D’Elia completed CBR training at CP. Drum, NY. Provided personnel to perform Guard Duty for an exposition of Moon rocks at Eberhard Museum in Scranton and participated in a search for a woman missing in the Rocky Glenn park area.

1971 was highlighted by the awarding of the Superior U nit Training Award. 2LT Philip Goldstein and John Heil completed state OCS and were assigned to the unit. 1SG Ernest (Larry) Guitson assumed the duties of First Sergeant upon the retirement of 1SG Lavelle.
Compulsory military service ended. Participated in the Governor’s Inaugural parade in Harrisburg. CPT Robert L Renna assumed command on December 1st.

1972 The unit Armory was inundated when the Susquehanna River overflowed its banks caused by heavy rains from Tropical Storm Agnes. The unit participated in disaster relief work and security duty in lieu of Annual Training. The PA Commendation Ribbon was awarded to 31 unit members in recognition of their Meritorious and Outstanding service during the emergency. A Certificate of appreciation from Governor was presented to the unit in recognition of the Outstanding service to the communities. Earlier in the year 2LT Heil attended Mortar School at FT Benning GA. The first annual Family Christmas Holiday Meal including a full course turkey dinner and trimmings was held.