[{"id":"2","name":"Bill O.","lname":"Alkemeyer","bio":"Sergeant Alkemeyer served with the United States Army Field Artillery Corps during World War II in the Campaigns of: Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. Sergeant Alkemeyer was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany during the period from July of 1944 to March of 1945. He displayed a high standard of combat efficiency and was credited with a high record for destruction of enemy vehicles and aircraft. The excellent performance of his many duties, and successful completion of his missions, reflect the highest traditions of the U.S. military service.\r\n","img":"img-02-01-3801.jpg","awards":["300","500","900"]},{"id":"21","name":"Ronald ","lname":"Benne","bio":"First Lieutenant Ronald Benne\r\nUnited States Marine Corps\r\n\r\nThe President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the BRONZE STAR MEDAL WITH COMBAT DISTINGUISHING DEVICE\r\nFOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE IN CONNECTION WITH COMBAT OPERATIONS AGAINST THE ENEMY IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM WHILE SERVING WITH 11TH MOTOR TRANSPORT BATTALION, FIRST MARINE DIVISION FROM 23 DECEMBER 1969 TO 12 DECEMBER 1970. THROUGHOUT THIS PERIOD, FIRST LIEUTENANT BENNE PERFORMED HIS DUTIES IN AN EXEMPLARY AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL MANNER, INITIALLY ASSIGNED AS A PLATOON COMMANDER WITH COMPANY C, HE CONTINUALLY TRAINED AND MOTIVATED HIS MEN AND BY MAINTAINING THEM IN A HIGH STATE OF COMBAT READINESS, PROVIDED OUTSTANDING SUPPORT TO HIS COMMAND. PARTICIPATING IN NUMEROUS ROUGH RIDER CONVOYS, HE REPEATEDLY DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF BY COURAGE AND COMPOSURE UNDER FIRE WHILE PROVIDING SECURITY FOR VITAL RESUPPLY MISSIONS THROUGHOUT THE I CORPS TACTICAL ZONE. AS A RESULT OF HIS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF DUTY FIRST LIEUTENANT BENNE WAS REASSIGNED IN THE SAME CAPACITY WITH MARGINAL TERRAIN VEHICLES ON 13 FEBRUARY 1970. ALTHOUGH HAVING HAD NO FORMAL TRAINING REGARDING ANY ASPECT OF THESE NEW VEHICLES, HE QUICKLY FAMILIARIZED HIMSELF WITH THEIR CHARACTERISTICS AND AS THEY WERE COMMITED TO COMBAT OPERATIONS, CONDUCTED LIASON WITH RECEIVING UNITS TO POINT OUT THEIR CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS. POSSESED OF VAST TECHNICAL SKILL, FIRST LIEAUTENANT BENNECONDUCTED COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING COURSES FOR HIS MAINTENANCE PERSONEL WHICH ENABLED THEM TO QUICKLY DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR MALFUNCTIONS, THEREBY ENSURING THE CONSTANT AVAILABLITY OF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF OPERATIONALLY READY MARGINAL TERRAIN VEHICLES TO SUPPORT COMBAT OPERATIONS. FIRST LIEUTENANT BENNE\u2019S SUPERB LEADERSHIP, HIGH DEGREE OF PROFESSIONALISM, AND STEADFAST DEVOTION TO DUTY CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF HIS COMMANDS MISSION AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.\r\nFOR THE PRESIDENT\r\nWILLIAM K JONES \r\nLIEUTENANT GENERAL US MARINE CORPS\r\nCOMMANDING GENERAL FLEET MARINE FORCE PACIFIC.\r\n","img":"img-01-19-4961.jpg","awards":["500"]},{"id":"10","name":"Sergeant Gary ","lname":"Bond R.","bio":"Sergeant Gary Bond demonstrated heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force within the Republic of Vietnam. Sergeant Bond routinely distinguished himself to the dangers inherent in the combat environment as he directed his efforts, and his unit's efforts, toward neutralizing the enemy threat. Sergeant Bond's heroic and valiant actions were characterized by a great concern for the welfare of his comrades and contributed materially to the successful accomplishment of the United States mission within the Republic of Vietnam.\r\n","img":"img-02-01-7007.jpg","awards":["500","702"]},{"id":"20","name":"CDR William ","lname":"Brennan","bio":"THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TAKES PLEASURE IN PRESENTING THE SILVER STAR\r\nFOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY IN ACTION WHILE SERVING AS COMMANDER OF RIVER DIVISION FIVE FIVE TWO IN OPERATION GIANT SLINGSHOT. ON 7 JANUARY 1970, AT 0157 HOURS TWO MORTAR ROUNDS EXPLODED WEST OF THE ADVANCED TACTICAL SUPPORT BASE AT TRA CU, REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER BRENNAN PROMPTLY SET GENERAL QUARTERS AND WHEN THE INITIAL BARRAGE SUBSIDED, SCRAMBLED HIS BOATS. ADDITIONAL ROUNDS EXPLODED VERY NEAR THE BOATS AND SEVERAL PERSONELL WERE WOUNDED. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER BRENNAN IMMEDIATELY MADE SIMULTANEOUS ARRANGEMENTS FOR AIR SUPPORT FOR THE BASE AND MEDICAL EVACUATIONS FOR THE INJURED. HE INSTRUCTED HIS BASE DEFENSE PERSONEL TO MARK THE SUSPECTED ENEMY AREA WITH SMALL ARMS FIRE AND DIRECTED A SEAWOLF ATTACK, AT THE SAME TIME, HE COORDINATED WITH MEDICAL EVACUATION AIRCRAFT, MANAGED TO OFF LOAD TEN WOUNDED PERSONS AND ARRANGED FOR AN ARMY HELICOPTER TO EVACUATE OTHER CASUALTIES. MEANWHILE, HE STRATEGICALLY DEPLOYED WATERBORNE ASSETS IN ORDER TO SET UP A TIGHT BASE DEFENSE AND PRESENT AN EFFECTIVE BLOCKING FORCE AGAINST ANY MOVEMENT AWAY FROM THE AREA. HE REINFORCED THE GROUND SECURITY FOR THE BASE AND SENT OUT ROVING PATROLS TO SECURE THE PERIMETER. HIS QUICK AND DECISIVE REACTIONS MADE ANY SABOTAGE ATTEMPT IMPOSSIBLE. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER BRENNAN\u2019S OUTSTANDING COORDINATION OF AIR, GROUND, AND WATERBORNE ASSETS HALTED THE MORTAR BARRAGE IN THE EARLY STAGES AND THWARTED ANY POSSIBLE SAPPER ATTACKS ON THE BASE. BY HIS DARING ACTIONS AND LOYAL DEVOTION TO DUTY IN THE FACE OF GRAVE PERSONAL RISK HE UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.\r\nFOR THE PRESIDENT\r\nJOHN HYLAND\r\nADMIRAL US NAVY\r\nCOMMANDER IN CHIEF US PACIFIC FLEET\r\n","img":"img-01-19-7383.jpg","awards":["300","500"]},{"id":"26","name":"Sgt Darrel ","lname":"Cole","bio":"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as leader of a machine-gun section of Company B, 1st Battalion, 23d Marines, 4th Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, 19 February 1945. Assailed by a tremendous volume of small-arms, mortar, and artillery fire as he advanced with one squad of his section in the initial assault wave, Sgt. Cole boldly led his men up the sloping beach toward Airfield No. 1 despite the blanketing curtain of flying shrapnel and, personally destroying with hand grenades two hostile emplacements which menaced the progress of his unit, continued to move forward until a merciless barrage of fire emanating from three Japanese pillboxes halted the advance. Instantly placing his one remaining machine gun in action, he delivered a shattering fusillade and succeeded in silencing the nearest and most threatening emplacement before his weapon jammed and the enemy, reopening fire with knee mortars and grenades, pinned down his unit for a second time. Shrewdly gauging the tactical situation and evolving a daring plan of counterattack, Sgt. Cole, armed solely with a pistol and one grenade, coolly advanced alone to the hostile pillboxes. Hurling his one grenade at the enemy in sudden, swift attack, he quickly withdrew, returned to his own lines for additional grenades and again advanced, attacked, and withdrew. With enemy guns still active, he ran the gauntlet of slashing fire a third time to complete the total destruction of the Japanese strongpoint and the annihilation of the defending garrison in this final assault. Although instantly killed by an enemy grenade as he returned to his squad, Sgt. Cole had eliminated a formidable Japanese position, thereby enabling his company to storm the remaining fortifications, continue the advance, and seize the objective. By his dauntless initiative, unfaltering courage, and indomitable determination during a critical period of action, Sgt. Cole served as an inspiration to his comrades, and his stouthearted leadership in the face of almost certain death sustained and enhanced the highest tradition of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.","img":"img-02-04-2333.jpg","awards":["103"]},{"id":"4","name":"Marvin C. ","lname":"Drum","bio":"During combat operations within the area of Heitrak, Holland, Corporal Drum's tank destroyer was advancing against the concentrated fire of three German tiger tanks. Corporal Drum's tank destroyer assaulted the enemy positions destroying two and damaging the remaining vehicle. A short time later he participated in the destruction of numerous targets including a building occupied by 50 German soldiers. When his own tank destroyer was struck five times by enemy fire and burst into flames, Corporal Drum ran 1,000 yards to join another crew to continue the assault. For these actions Corporal Drum was awarded two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. By his aggressive and courageous conduct, Corporal Drum became an inspiration to his company. \r\n","img":"img-02-01-6951.jpg","awards":["500"]},{"id":"9","name":"Second Lieutenant William E. ","lname":"Glosemyer","bio":"For heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam: Second Lieutenant Glosemyer distinguished himself on July 15, 1968, while serving as Forward Observer (FO) with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry, on a reconnaissance-in-force mission near Rach Kien. Once contact with the enemy was made, Second Lieutenant Glosemyer crawled forward to an exposed position in order to accurately direct effective artillery fire upon the enemy's prepared positions. In the course of these actions he maintained his position in the face of intense enemy fire and contributed greatly to the success of his unit. Second Lieutenant Glosemyer's heroic actions are in the keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. military service, and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.\r\n","img":"img-02-01-4891.jpg","awards":["702"]},{"id":"25","name":"James ","lname":"Goldsberry Sr","bio":"THE ARMY HAS AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS TO\r\nCHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 3 JAMES GOLDSBERRY\r\nON THIS DATE 13 FEBRUARY 1966 REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM\r\nFOR HEROISM WHILE PARTICIPATING IN AERIAL FLIGHT. CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER GOLDSBERRY WAS FLYING A UH-1D COMMAND HELICOPTER AND UPON ARRIVING AT A FORWARD LANDING ZONE LOCATED ON A RIDGELINE DISCOVERED THAT A PLATOON OF INFANTRY TROOPS FROM THE 1ST SQUADRON, 9TH CAVALRY WAS SURROUNDED BY AN ESTIMATED ENEMY COMPANY AND WAS PINNED DOWN BY SMALL ARMS FIRE, AUTOMATIC WEAPONS FIRE, MORTARS AND HAND GRENADES. BECAUSE OF HIGH GRASS AND BRUSH IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE FRIENDLY ELEMENTS ON THE GROUND TO DETERMINE THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE ENEMY POSITIONS. NINE FRIENDLY PERSONEL HAD BEEN WOUNDED BY THE TIME CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER GOLDSBERRY ARRIVED IN HIS ARMED HELICOPTER. AFTER LOCATING THE ENEMY POSITIONS GOLDSBERRY DIRECTED THAT THE FRIENDLY WITHDRAW TO THE RIDGELINE AND HE ENGAGED THE POSITIONS WITH HIS MACHINE GUNS. GOLDSBERRY AGGRESIVELY ENGAGED THE HOSTILE POSITIONS WITH DEADLY ACCURATE FIRE BY POSITIONING HIS HELICOPTER AT A HOVER 100 FEET ABOVE THE ENEMY POSTIONS AND EMPLOYED HIS MACHINE GUNS AT POINT BLANK RANGE. HE REPEATEDLY PLACED HIMSELF IN POSITIONS OF DANGER TO SAVE INFANTRY PLATOONS. HE MADE NUMEROUS FIRING PASSES AT LESS THAN 100 FEET FROM THE ENEMY, AND DELIVERING FIRE WITHIN 50 FEET OF FRIENDLY FORCES. HIS DARING COURAGE OUTSTANDING FLYING ABILITY AND DETERMINATION UNDER INTENSE HOSTILE FIRE AT THE RISK OF HIS LIFE RESULTED IN SAVING THE REAINDER OF THE INFANTRY AND KILLING 10 ENEMY SOLDIERS. GOLDSBERRY CONTINUED TO FLY COVER OVER THE PLATOON AT EXTREMELY LOW ALTITUDES AND DELIVER FIRE INTO THE ENEMY POSITIONS UNTIL HE WAS LOW ON FUEL AND OUT OF AMUNITION. HE THEN LANDED AT THE POSITION ON THE RIDGELINE AND EVACUATED 4 WOUNDED MEN TO THE FIELD HOSPITALS THROUGHOUT THIS ACTION HIS AIRCRAFT RECEIVED NUMEROUS HITS BY SMALL ARMS FIRE AND WAS FOUND TO BE UNSAFE FOR FURTHER FLIGHT AFTER EVACUATION OF THE WOUNDED. GOLDSBERRY\u2019S ACTIONS WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF MILITARY SERVICE AND REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, HIS UNIT, AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.\r\n\r\nHERBERT WOLF\r\nCOLONEL\r\n","img":"img-02-04-8522.jpg","awards":["401"]},{"id":"1","name":"John A.","lname":"Groby Jr.","bio":"Specialist Four Groby distinguished himself on July 7th, 1968, while serving with I Troop of the 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry (Black Horse) Regiment in Vietnam. Specialist Groby's platoon was searching an enemy base camp in dense jungle when Specialist Groby detected enemy movement. Specialist Groby directed devastating fire upon the enemy force, cutting down the lead enemy soldier and causing the remainder to retreat. Specialist Groby's prompt and courageous actions stopped the enemy ambush and enabled his platoon to complete their destruction of the enemy's base camp.\r\n","img":"img-02-01-7365.jpg","awards":["702"]},{"id":"19","name":"Robert","lname":"Herschbach","bio":"Specialist Five Herschbach distinguished himself by heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force on 1 April 1970 while serving as a member of the Survey Section, Headquarters Battery, II Field Force Vietnam Artillery, at Fire Support Base Illingworth. At approximately 0230 hours the base began receiving intense hostile mortar and rocket fire from an attacking enemy force. Almost simultaneously enemy sappers hurled themselves at Illingworth\u2019s perimeter. A series of mammoth explosions shook the entire base as powder and ammunition bunkers were destroyed. With the classic intrepidity for the artilleryman and total disregard for his personal safety Specialist Hershbach left his shelter and moved to repel the invaders. In so doing he continually exposed himself to hostile fire as well as burning debris. With total selflessness, being concerned solely with the welfare and safety of others, Specialist Herschbach assisted in the evacuation of the wounded from the burning rubble and in the firefighting operations. His courage in the face of overwhelming danger served as an inspiration to his comrades, who joined with him to wrest the perimeter from the enemy and drive their shattered remnants from the camp. Specialist Herschbach\u2019s heroic actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.","img":"img-02-14-9728.jpg","awards":["500"]},{"id":"6","name":"Private First Class W.C.","lname":"Hogland","bio":"For gallantry in action while serving in Mindanao, Philippines, on June 19, 1945. Private First Class (PFC) Hogland was serving as lead scout of his infantry platoon as it traversed through territory known to be held by the enemy, near Calinan. Despite the cloudy sky which restricted observation, the platoon determined that enemy positions, consisting of pillboxes and foxholes that were interconnected by a trench system, were located in the midst of the thick banana groves where visibility was extremely limited. PFC Hogland, from his forward position, observed fresh tracks leading up a small trail, causing him to immediately halt the platoon and notify the platoon leader. During this halt a heavy volume of enemy machine gun fire came from a hidden position further up the trail. This fire, together with accurate mortar fire, forced his platoon to withdraw. PFC Hogland crawled forward through the mortar fire to the source of the enemy machine gun fire and killed the enemy soldier who was operating the weapon. Maneuvering to within 10 feet of the pillbox, he again opened fire, killing two more of the enemy soldiers. His efforts to eliminate those enemy soldiers resulted in his platoon' ability to advance further and kill two additional enemy soldiers. The platoon was next able to coordinate an advance to kill the two enemy soldiers manning the mortar, thus enabling the company to affect a junction with battalion on its right and bring the mission to a successful conclusion. PFC Hogland's outstanding courage and initiative under enemy fire reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.\r\n","img":"img-02-01-4108.jpg","awards":["300"]},{"id":"22","name":"Thomas","lname":"Lawfield JR","bio":"SERGEANT THOMAS LAWFIELD JR\r\nUNITED STATES ARMY\r\n\r\nThe President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the BRONZE STAR MEDAL WITH COMBAT DISTINGUISHING DEVICE\r\nFOR HEROISM IN GROUND COMBAT AGAINST A HOSTILE FORCE IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM ON 27 AUGUST 1968. SERGEANT LAWFIELD DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF WHILE SERVING AS A SQUAAD LEADER IN COMPANY A, 2ND BATTALION, 506TH INFANTRY DURING COMBAT OPERATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF CU CHI, REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. WHILE ON NIGHT MISSION TO SURROUND AND SEARCH A VILLAGE, COMPANY A BECAME HEAVILY ENGAGED WITH A WELL EQUIPED AND FIRMLY ENTRENCHED BATTALION OF NORTH VIETNAMESE REGULARS. DURING THE FIRST HALF HOUR OF CONTACT THE COMPANY SUSTAINED SEVERAL CASUALTIES AND A MEDICAL EVACUATION HELICOPTER WAS REQUESTED. SERGEANT LAWFIELD IMMEDIATELY PICKED UP A RADION AND MOVED ALONE TO THE EVACUATION SITE. ONCE AT THE LANDING ZONE, HE MADE CONTACT WITH THE MEDICAL EVACUATION HELICOPTER AND WITH EXTRODINARY COURAGE, STOOD UP WITH A STROBE LIGHT AND SINGLE HANDEDLY DIRECTED THE LANDING OF HELICOPTER. HE THEN SECURED HIS WEAPON AND BEGAN RETURNING SUPPRESIVE FIRE TOWARDS THE ENEMY. HE KEPT THE SNIPERS IMMOBILIZED WHILE THE HELICOPTER WAS LOADED WITH THE WOUNDED SOLDIERS AND THEN GUIDED IT OUT OF THE AREA. HE THEN CALLED IN A RESUPPLY HELICOPTER USING THE RADIO AND STROBE LIGHT. AFTER THE SECOND HELICOPTER LIFETED OFF THE AREA CAME UNDER INTENSE SMALL ARMS FIRE. HE IMMEDIATELY BROKE DOWN THE AMMUNITIONS AND DISTRIBUTED IT TO THE FORWARD ELEMENTS. WITH COMPLETE DISREGARD FOR HIS SAFETY HE MOVED FROM POSITION TO POSITION TO DISTRIBUTE AMMUNITION. SERGEANR LAWFIELDS PERSONAL BRAVERY AND DEVOTION TO DUTY WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MILITARY SERVICE AND REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF HIS UNIT, AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.\r\nFOR THE PRESIDENT\r\nW.P. TALLON\r\nCOLONEL\r\nCHIEF OF STAFF\r\n\r\n","img":"img-01-19-6051.jpg","awards":["500"]},{"id":"18","name":"Robert","lname":"Leathers","bio":"For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force: Sergeant First Class Leathers distinguished himself by heroic actions on 12 April 1969, while serving with Company E, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry in the Republic of Vietnam. While on a combat operation, an element of Company E came in contact with a large enemy force. During the ensuing battle, Sergeant Leathers, with complete disregard for his own safety, exposed himself to the deadly hail of hostile fire as he moved through the enemy kill zone in an attempt to silence the enemy positions. Forced to return to his men because of the intense fire directed at him, Sergeant Leathers continually exposed himself as he placed his men in strategic defensive positions and directed their fire. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission. Sergeant Leathers personal bravery and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division and the United States Army.","img":"img-02-14-8940.jpg","awards":["500","702"]},{"id":"27","name":"SFC Daniel","lname":"Martin","bio":"THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY HAS AWARDED THE\r\nARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH V DEVICE\r\nTO SERGEANT DANIEL MARTIN\r\nFOR EXCEPTIONALLY MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT FROM 24 FEBRUARY 1991 TO 28 FERBUARY 1991\r\nWHILE SERVING IN THE 503 MP COMPANY IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF 3RD BRIGADE 3D ARMOR DIVISION DURING OPERATION DESERT STORM. SGT MARTIN LED HIS TEAM IN CLEARING A BATTALION SIZED ENEMY BUNKER COMPLEX WITH NUMEROUS WEAPONS INTACT AND IRAQI SOLDIERS STILL IN THE AREA. THIS RESULTED IN THE COLLECTION OF MANY DOCUMENTS OF INTELLIGENCE VALUE. SGT MARTIN SUPERVISED THE HANDLING OF HUNDREDS OF ENEMY PRISONERS, WHICH FACILITATED THE THIRD BRIGADES ABILITY TO REACH CRITICAL OBJECTIVES ON TIME. SGT MARTINS PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATION BROUGHT GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, HIS UNIT, AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.\r\nGIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON 15 APRIL 1991\r\n","img":"img-02-04-7119.jpg","awards":["702"]},{"id":"7","name":"Kenneth","lname":"McCraw","bio":"Specialist 4 Kenneth McCraw received a bronze star while serving in the 25th Mechanized Infantry, stationed near the Umbrella Forest in South Vietnam, near Ku Chi. In one engagement his platoon came upon a highly trained battalion of the North Vietnamese Army (NVA). In the course of a 72-hour engagement with the NVA Battalion, a rocket-propelled grenade hit the Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) that Specialist McCraw was driving. The resulting explosion caused Specialist McCraw to be thrown 30 yards and inflicted severe shrapnel wounds to his leg. All other personnel within his APC were fatally wounded during this same attack. With only fourteen members of the platoon still alive, the survivors managed to fight their way to safety using only hand grenades and starlight flares. These remaining men within the platoon regrouped and fought on for yet another 48 hours before they were extracted by air assets. During his distinguished career, Specialist 4 McCraw suffered six injuries. His service to his country reflects great credit upon himself and the Military Forces of the United States.\r\n","img":"img-02-01-6307.jpg","awards":["702"]},{"id":"12","name":"Dale E. ","lname":"Monier","bio":"For heroism in connection with military ground operations against a hostile force in Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Monier distinguished himself for exceptionally valorous actions on March 21, 1969, while serving as a perimeter guard at Camp Wooly Bully, Kontum Province, during a Sapper attack on that camp. Although seriously wounded when B-50 rocket rounds hit the bunker from which he was firing, Specialist Monier continued to return fire and provide medical aid to another more seriously wounded comrade in the bunker. During a lull in the attack, Specialist Monier directed the evacuation of the critically wounded men to a 3\/4 ton truck, and continued to render aid to the wounded men still awaiting their return to the compound. Throughout the duration of these efforts Specialist Monier was continually exposed to hostile fire. Specialist Monier's courage, devotion to duty, and leadership contributed to the successful defense of his position. Those qualities are in the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, and the United States Army.\r\n","img":"img-02-01-1857.jpg","awards":["500"]},{"id":"28","name":"David ","lname":"Reynolds","bio":"SERGENT DAVID REYNOLDS WAS AWARDED THE BROZE STAR MEDAL WITH V DEVICE\r\n13 MAY 1970 REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM\r\nFOR HEROISM IN CONNECTION WITH GROUND OPERATIONS AGAINST A HOSTIEL FORCE IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. SERGEANT REYNOLDS DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF BY VALOUROUS ACTION ON 13 MAY 1970. WHEN HIS UNIT BECAME ENGAGED WITH A DETERMINED ENEMY, WITH COMPLETE DISREGARD FOR HIS OWN SAFETY, HE EXPOSED HIMSELF TO THE INTENSE HOSTILE FIRE AS HE MOVED FORWARD TO THE POINT OF HEAVIEST CONTACT AND BEGAN PLACING A HEAVY VOLUME OF SUPPRESIVE FIRE UPON THE INSURGENT FORCES. HIS ACTIONS WERE AN INSPIRATION TO THE OHER MEMBERS OF HIS UNIT AND WERE INSRTUMENTAL IN THE SUCCESFUL COMPLETION OF THE MISSSION. HIS DISPLAY OF PERSONAL BRAVERY AND DEVOTION TO DUTY IS IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MILITARY SERVICE, AND REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, HIS UNIT AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.\r\n","img":"img-02-04-6885.jpg","awards":["500"]},{"id":"5","name":"Martin F.","lname":"Robinson","bio":"While serving with Alpha Company of the 142nd Infantry Regiment in France; on January 8, 1945, Staff Sergeant Robinson was assigned the mission of bringing his platoon up the right flank of a coordinated company-level attack upon high ground held by the enemy. Although only halfway up the hill, Staff Sergeant Robinson's platoon encountered heavy enemy rifle and machine gun fire, thus resulting in an engagement of the enemy from an exposed position. In the course of this engagement Staff Sergeant Robinson skillfully controlled the advance of his platoon, although it was frequently necessary to expose himself to the enemy's fire. By his skill, courage and determination, Staff Sergeant Robinson led his men through to their designated objective and materially aided the platoon in killing eight of the enemy and capturing fourteen. For his actions on that day Staff Sergeant Robinson was also awarded the purple heart.\r\n","img":"img-02-01-7319.jpg","awards":["300"]},{"id":"17","name":"Sergeant Kenneth C. ","lname":"Robinson","bio":"For meritorious service while serving with the Eleventh Marines, First Marine Division in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 29 June 1970 to 21 March 1971. Throughout this period, Sergeant Robinson performed his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Initially assigned as a Forward Observer with Battery A, First Battalion, he displayed superior initiative and sound judgement in locating hostile targets and coordinating fire missions in support of assigning units. In addition, he instituted a forward observer school and diligently trained fire team leaders in all aspects of fire observation and coordination. Subsequently reassigned as Artillery Liaison Chief, Sergeant Robinson maintained effective liaison between his Battery, assigned infantry units, and three political headquarters and successfully cleared hundreds of coordinated grids for the delivery of artillery and mortar fires on enemy targets. As a result of his diligent and resourceful efforts throughout his tour in the Republic of Vietnam, the operational effectiveness of his unit was greatly enhanced. By his initiative, superb professionalism, and loyal devotion to duty, Sergeant Robinson earned the respect of all who served with him and upheld the finest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. ","img":"img-02-14-1509.jpg","awards":["601"]},{"id":"23","name":"Michael","lname":"Schrumpf","bio":"\r\nMichael Schrumpf\r\nIs awarded the Distinguished flying cross\r\nFor heroism while participating in aerial flight: Specialist 5 Shrumpf distinguished himself on 9 Nov 1965 while serving as crew chief and gunner aboard an armed UH-1B helicopter in the republic of Vietnam. While conducting a landing zone reconnaissance for a resupply helicopter, Specialist 5 Schrumpf aircraft began to receive intense small arms and automatic weapons fire. When his aircraft flew at a lower level to investigate the source of the fire, he was struck in the head by a hostile round. Although his vision was obscured by blood, he was able to suppress the hostile fire. When the cover aircraft was subjected to hostile fire, and could not effectively bring it\u2019s weapons to bear on Viet Cong emplacements, Specialist 5 Schrumpf leaned far out of his ship and placed effective fire on the hostile emplacements. His actions enabled the cover ship to successfully evade the Viet Cong Fire. Only when both aircraft were safely out of the Hostile area did Specialist 5 Schrumpf seek medical attention. Specialist 5 Schrumpf\u2019s outstanding display of courage, determination and devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army\r\n","img":"img-03-05-7505.jpg","awards":["401","600"]},{"id":"15","name":"Vern ","lname":"Sebastion","bio":"While serving with Company H of the 161st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Sixth Army, near Luzon, Philippines, Staff Sergeant (SSG) Sebastion's unit became engaged with Japanese troops. When a comrade was injured, SSG Sebastion crawled through heavy machine gun fire to rescue his comrade. SSG Sebastion then returned through heavy fire to retrieve the fallen soldier's flame thrower and resumed the fight against the determined enemy force. SSG Sebastion was later wounded by enemy artillery. For these heroic efforts against the enemy, SSG Sebastian was awarded the Bronze Star with \"V\" device and the Purple Heart.\r\n","img":"img-02-01-8103.jpg","awards":["500","900"]},{"id":"8","name":"Sergeant Joel L. ","lname":"Smith","bio":"While serving with the First Searchlight Battery of the Twelfth Marines, Third Marine Division, in connection with combat operations against the enemy within the Republic of Vietnam from May 2, 1968, to May 26, 1969, Sergeant Smith performed his duties in an exemplary manner. Initially assigned as a Searchlight Operator and subsequently as a Section Chief, he displayed outstanding professionalism and initiative despite extremely adverse conditions and difficulties of a combat environment. Sergeant Smith distinguished himself by his consistently high level of efficiency which led to materially enhancing the operational effectiveness of his unit. Throughout the duration of his tour of duty Sergeant Smith exhibited exceptional professionalism as he skillfully supervised the Marines of his section. His leadership ensured the expeditious accomplishment of all assigned tasks and enabled his unit to provide outstanding support for maneuvering infantry units during twenty major combat operations, including: Operation Scotland II, Operation Kentucky, and Operation Taylor Common. As a result of his diligence, and seemingly unlimited resourcefulness, Sergeant Smith gained the respect and admiration of all who observed him. His diligence contributed significantly to the accomplishment of his unit's mission. Sergeant Smith's outstanding professional ability, untiring determination and steadfast devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps and to the Naval Service.\r\n","img":"img-02-01-1522.jpg","awards":["601"]},{"id":"24","name":"Shannon","lname":"Smith","bio":"The Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal with Valor were presented to Private First Class Shannon L. Smith, for meritorious service in support of military operations against hostile force. PFC Smith displayed exemplary professionalism and initiative in the performance of duty. His significant contributions greatly enhanced the effectiveness of the United States and allied effort against a tenacious enemy. Despite the many adversities associated with a combat environment, he served in a resolute manner. PFC Smith served as tank driver during the initial assault on the Iraq front lines. He plowed through Iraq obstacles and trenches opening a breach for VII Corps. While his tank commander was busy directing his platoon and fighting direct fire battle, PFC Smith sought out enemy trench lines. Twice after breaching the enemy lines he skillfully used his plow to drive over and bury enemy trenches.","img":"img-07-11-6410.jpg","awards":["702"]},{"id":"13","name":"Charles W. ","lname":"Taylor","bio":"Specialist Four Taylor distinguished himself on February 4, 1968, while serving as a grenadier with Company B of the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army during combat operations near Hue, Vietnam. In one engagement his unit became heavily engaged with a large and emplaced enemy force. Specialist Taylor exposed himself to intense hostile fire so he could more accurately bring his grenade fire onto the insurgents' gun emplacements. In the course of these actions Specialist Taylor received multiple wounds. For his actions on that day, Specialist Taylor contributed greatly to repelling the enemy attack, and for protecting his fellow troopers of the 1st Cavalry Division. \r\n","img":"img-02-01-3615.jpg","awards":["500","900"]},{"id":"14","name":"Charles F.","lname":"Thrower","bio":"On February 2nd, 1971, Sergeant Thrower was serving as a Section Chief of a howitzer with Bravo Company of the 8th Battalion, 40th Artillery. His unit was providing artillery support to the Army of South Vietnam in the area surrounding Khe Sanh when it began receiving incoming NVA 152mm artillery fire. In spite of Sergeant Thrower receiving shrapnel wounds to his head, he refused medical attention until the completion of his fire mission. Due to his wounds, Sergeant Thrower was evacuated to the U.S. Army's 90th Field Hospital for treatment. Sergeant Thrower returned to his unit following his recovery and continued to serve as Section Chief until the end of his tour of duty on May 5th, 1971.\r\n","img":"img-02-01-4903.jpg","awards":["500","900"]},{"id":"11","name":"Specialist Four Keith W. ","lname":"Umfleet","bio":"On March 18, 1969, while Specialist 4 Umfleet was serving as a radio-telephone operator (RTO) with Company D of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry near Tien Phuoc, Republic of Vietnam, he completely disregarded his own personal safety while maneuvering through enemy fire to reach his squad and establish communications with the main element of his unit. For these efforts, Specialist Four Umfleet was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with \"V\" device for heroism and valorous action.\r\n","img":"img-02-01-1869.jpg","awards":["702"]},{"id":"3","name":"Mackie R.","lname":"Wheetley","bio":"While on a reconnaissance mission in the Dinah Tuong province of Vietnam, Private First Class Wheetley disregarded his own safety while moving through an area known to have been heavily mined by the enemy. In the course of his duties Private Wheetley destroyed bunkers and cleared the area of explosive traps, thus preventing his unit from sustaining casualties as they moved through the defended area. 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