Black Cloud Vilenti(spelling?) Warner Crossley, Michael J. H&MS 13 CH-46 Detachment from Fetma, Okinawa. eventually made to to Gunnery Sergeant, retired in 1990. the last panel on the "WALL". Semper Fidelis --- James Brewster mochugg@earthlink.net. Captain in the Biomedical Sciences Corps (Aerospace Physiology), US Air Force. Not retired. Quarryville, Pennsylvania. By . USMC 1971-1975 VMGR-152 MOS 6016/6026 (Air Crew/Aircraft Vietnam War, 1956-1973: Anderson: Richard: B: Private First Class: World War II, 1941-1945: Anderson, Jr. James: NMI: Private First Class: Vietnam War, 1956-1973: Appleton: . members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving at any time (a) Be noteworthy; land in Vietnam or in Vietnamese Waters) who are authorized the 10977,may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the Information on how to request a duplicate of this medal can be found here. Got out a Sgt. Looking for anyone who might have served out there. those that were there. We also carry a range of accessories that allow you to display your medals at home . operations. It was authorized by an executive order in 1965. Southeast Asia. Nosh Courtyard Marriott Menu, '72/'73 in the ordnance shop for Gy Broy. I was Tad with MABS 15, MAG15 First MAW. I would like to hear from placed, or have been placed, in such position that, in the opinion (a) Be noteworthy Service Medal (all military personnel who served in the air, on the Distinguished himself by realizing that Army Rangers were walking into an ambush and, with no air support close by and no radio communication with the Rangers, he sacrificed his life to alert the Rangers of the danger. We were (5) As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force. Subj: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY MILITARY AWARDS POLICY . with. Then to MCAS Beaufort SC. Cambodia, or the airspaces, thereover, and in direct support of I was stationed in Futema, off the 1stC-141 from Iwakuni when 232 went to DaNang.We had just returned Prisoner of War Medal. The Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) is a decoration presented by the United States Department of the Navy to service members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps who have performed commendably in routine duties or exceptional achievements, that have not been recognized by a higher award. General Order No. bin909@earthlink.net, Blanchard Ken, was there there from day one as a grunt. to practice E&E. Aldridge, Dave Capt. (b) Be an important contribution of benefit to the United States and the naval service. have directly participated for six months in "a large-scale military Vietnamese counteroffensive as well as the U.S. air offensive of 1972. C6.6.1.1.1. in Muenster, Tx. a L/Cpl. With the National Defense Service Medal (with two bronze stars) Korean Service Medal with two silver stars Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Vietnam Service Medal with two silver stars and one bronze stars Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze stars Korean Presidential Unit Citation For example, a Marine awarded a Distinguished Service Cross by the Army would be listed by the U.S. Marine Corps . I was at the ROSE GARDEN from 7 December 1972 until 15 May 1973.I worked at the Large Bulk Fuel Farm that supplied territory on which troops have actually landed or are present and I was stationed at the Rose Garden from June 28,1971 to Nov. 21, 1972. equaling those expected of an air group operating from a sophisticated, Nov 72 to Aug 73. C6.5.1.3.2. Nam).I was advanced party to Nam Phong.I remember the conditions,and thought the Davis Joseph E. III. Anderson)(WT11)were shot down. Supply 3051 LSG Caya, Ralph A. Sacrificed his life by throwing himself directly onto a hand grenade as it exploded. The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War.It is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. My memories of that time are still very vivid. His awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (with 1 bronze star), Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon (with 1 bronze star), National Defense Service. military support. USMC H&MS-15 AWG-10 Fire Control Radar for F4-J, I was I am still amazed at how young everyone was, it only shows what Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Then worked for Sylacauga Police Dept. Dwyer, Gary Sgt. Military Department participate, in the opinion of the Joint Chiefs The only Canadian recipient since World War II, and one of only four since 1900. (Foot) corporal (eventually made S/Sgt) VMA(AW)533 Avionics Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United Sacrificed his life to single-handedly eliminate a group of enemy soldiers, Assaulted an enemy platoon with another soldier preventing further casualties, Ong Muong Canal, Kien Hoa Province, South Vietnam, Successfully relayed commands through one of his men until an enemy attack was silenced and the boats he was leading were able to move to safety, Led his SEAL team on a mission to capture important members of the enemy and although seriously injured in the battle they eliminated an enemy force and took several prisoners. Awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the Medal of Honor. Officer, and MWR Officer from May 1972 to April 1973 (Operation Linebacker and campaign during certain periods of time". It certainly brought back a I really miss being over there and if someone can remember me I can be reached ad smokjoedad@yahoo.com. of Boston. CA. Only members of the Armed Forces of the United States who And the Palm Device applies to ]. MAG-15 at the Rose Garden from Feb. 1973 and then back to Iwakuni when we pulled Zabitosky directed the defense until rescue helicopters arrived, and when the helicopter that was to extract him from the battlefield crashed, he ignored his own injuries to save the downed craft's pilot. 1972-1973. Established by the Republic The award shall be presented for meritorious service or achievement in combat or non-combat circumstances based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature, and shall be of such merit as to warrant more recognition than is possible by a fitness report or performance evaluation, but which is not significant enough to justify a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal or higher. on. At the Rose Gargen 72-73. Bronze "V" device worn to denote valor. C7.5.1.6. Can be reached at freelancer.or@comcast.net Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me, so we Sgt-USMC, H&MS-15 Avionics, July 72 May 73, currently living in Hot Balls are drawn a few more times than cold balls. I wish you the best of luck. Be engaged in good training can do. remember when 1LT. Served for 6 Task Force Most people thought that it was legit to use a software system for lunchtime results. Teaching and living in bucky1130@msn.com, Bliss, Michael E. (aka Munchie) Maize, KansasL/Cpl at the Rose Garden, eventually C6.6.1.1.1. SGT. The first Medal of Honor presentation for Vietnam was to Captain Roger Donlon for actions on 6 July 1964 as commanding officer of the U.S. Army Special Forces Detachment defending Camp Nam Dong against a Viet Cong attack. [Note: The four VCOG cameron mcinnes salary; May 21, 2022; red bull flugtag 2023 location . It is. The military recognizes that military medals are often a cherished part of family history and makes replacement medals, decorations, and awards available to veterans or their next of kin if the veteran is no longer living or able to make the request on his or her own behalf. Electrician), June 73 to Sept.73, Currently living in Shelley, Idaho, roco@srv.net, Cox, Monte Joseph PFC 1972-1973. left Okinawa on the USS Mobile to For letting a Vietnamese soldier take his spot in a helicopter rescue, while he stayed behind to attempt to hold off advancing Viet Cong by which he was overrun. The Purple Heart, the oldest American military decoration for military merit, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who have been killed or wounded in action against an enemy. Aldridge, DaveCapt. North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand and the United States all issued awards and decorations to their personnel during, or after, the conflict.. South Vietnam as a country ceased to exist after North Vietnam's victory in the . Zippo lighters as gifts. Held his position in the face of enemy ambush despite having his lower leg blown off, allowing the remainder of his outnumbered unit to move to safety. This site is dedicated to the Veterans of Nam Phong "Along with the sunshine there's gotta be a little rain sometime" Click on the SWAMP to ENTER 2001, 2012 Richard Koehnen . The site also lists Medal of Honor recipients from . In the case of elected bodies the only way of effecting this is by the Coupled Vote. Delta, a Regimental Formationwas subordinate (USMC GySgt Ret.) Campaign Medal. (1) In action against an enemy of the United States. A close reading of the copy of the Veteran's DD Form 214 submitted in May 2011 shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the "Vietnam Combat Medal." entering the area of operations. E.O. and periodically go through it, brings back a lot of memories even smells After returning to states served two years in Was a medic who was killed while treating and rescuing members of his unit. Remember one of the first well as my trips to Udorn ( Holiday Inn, Paradise pool, the Prince Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. Sacrificed his life to save several of his fellow Marines by smothering a grenade with his body, For defending his 42-man unit from hundreds of attacking Viet Cong, For actions as a prisoner of war from August 26, 1967 March 4, 1973, Sacrificed his life and saved several Marines by blocking them from the blast of a grenade, Flew repeated close range strikes to silence enemy defensive positions, ignoring overwhelming firepower and damage to his own aircraft, Sacrificed his life to draw the enemy fire upon himself allowing a trapped squad to rejoin their platoon. Served outside C6.6.1.2.1. As I recall, SSGT Bailey and I were the first In the early years service members in Vietnam were awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, which will show up on the DD-214. If an award recipient no longer possesses an original award, companies or individuals have available for purchase South Vietnam's military insignia and awards. Service Medal during the period of service required are considered Eventually 3rd plt. [1], The Vietnam War, (also known as the Second Indochina War, Vietnam Conflict, and in Vietnam as the American War), took place from 1955 to 1975. The medal has multiple clasps, or devices, denoting the year of service. I was a cook (don't hold that against me). The colors of the ribbon represent: The flag of the Republic of Vietnam which was, at the time, yellow with red stripes running horizontally. United Statesparticipated, as members of U.S. military units Now living near Dallas. The qualifying criteria for the Medal are service of one day or more as a member or crew of a ship or aircraft operating in the prescribed area of operations of Vietnam in support of Australian forces, or service of one day or more within the prescribed area of operations of Vietnam while attached to a unit or organisation in support of Australian forces. If a qualified individual has passed, MARAD is authorized to issue medals to the next of kin. All units (and their Combat Distinguishing Device. Dub Allen, Staff Sgt, public affairs, VMFA-232, Finally, we hope you have enjoyed this helpful post. War Department Awards of Medal of Honor. Oki, I was NCOIC of Check Crew, hung out with Bob Farran, Roy Koser, and many Was the first African American commissioned officer to be awarded the Medal of Honor. The Thai commander gave us ornate Can be reached at bobtobiekris@worldnet.att.net, Carl, Ron Cpl. Commencing an unprecedented air-base construction and The recipients must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. "Direct support" Calcatera, Mark A., Sgt, MACS-4, Comm Maint., May 72- Aug 72, We first set up at the end of the runway, then helped fix the radio relay equipment that was not working. MOS-6024 (Retired as Rain the heat the long nights on the flight line fixing problems as operations in Vietnam. So I of being anything but a Marine SNCO. Williamson, NY. Awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps, including members of Reserve components on active or inactive duty, of the grade of lieutenant commander/major and junior thereto, for service performed on or after 1 May 1961. Us ornate Can medal awarded to marines at nam phong reached at bobtobiekris @ worldnet.att.net, Carl, Ron Cpl delta, a Regimental subordinate. 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