This document summarizes information about four United States military heroes who received the Medal of Honor:
- Paul R. Smith, an Army soldier who manned a machine gun under enemy fire to allow other soldiers to withdraw safely and helped defeat an enemy attack, being mortally wounded in the process.
- Jason L. Dunham, a Marine corporal who threw himself on a grenade to save his fellow Marines from an attack.
- Michael P. Murphy, a Navy officer who repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to call for assistance for his wounded soldiers, continuing to engage the enemy until he was mortally wounded.
- Michael A. Monsoor, a Navy SEAL who covered a live grenade with his
The document outlines the history and criteria for receiving the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the U.S. government. It details the different types of Medals of Honor for each military branch and establishes a pyramid of honor for other medals awarded for bravery below the Medal of Honor level. Specific details are provided on individual recipients of the Medal of Honor throughout history, including demographic information and their acts of bravery.
World War II required immense contributions from all Americans. This document discusses the various roles that different groups played in the war effort, including soldiers in the Army and Air Force who fought abroad, Navy personnel who engaged in pivotal naval battles in the Pacific, African Americans and women who helped on the frontlines and home front despite facing discrimination, the deception unit known as the Ghost Army that used innovative tactics to mislead enemies, and women who took on important industrial and medical jobs at home while also serving in the armed forces. All citizens played crucial parts in the collective effort to defeat the Axis powers.
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. It is awarded for gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. The document then provides details on 6 recipients of the Medal of Honor including their names, dates of service, and citations for why they received the medal. It concludes by noting legal protections that prevent unauthorized use or imitation of the Medal of Honor.
USN in WW II, session vi, The Allied Offensive Against North AfricaJim Powers
The three part amphibious attack on Vichy French North Africa. America's first projection of land power in the Atlantic. Using doctrine developed by the USN and USMC in the '30s, we still had many lessons to learn as we prepared for the Big One, 6 Jun 44.
The document discusses the Medal of Honor and provides details about 6 recipients of the award: James Brown, Samuel Triplett, Wardlaw Miles, Lucian Adams, Robert Eugene Bush. It describes their ranks, branches of service, dates and locations of their acts of valor, and reasons for receiving the Medal of Honor, which is the highest military decoration awarded for bravery against an enemy force.
The document summarizes key events in the Pacific theater from Pearl Harbor to early 1943. It describes Japan's initial success, including victories at Guam, Wake Island, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. The tide began to turn at the Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway in May and June 1942, where the US halted Japan's expansion and destroyed four of its aircraft carriers. Bloody fighting ensued on Guadalcanal over the next six months, showing Japan's land warfare dominance was over. By February 1943 they abandoned the island, marking the end of their initiative at sea. The document also discusses the internment of Japanese Americans and the Supreme Court case Korematsu v. US that upheld the constitutionality
Douglas MacArthur was a five-star American general who played prominent roles in World War II and the Korean War. He served as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army in the 1930s and led Allied forces in the Pacific theater during WWII, overseeing the Philippines campaign and the occupation of Japan. As commander of U.N. forces during the Korean War, MacArthur initially achieved success with the invasion at Inchon but was later relieved of duty by President Truman for wanting to escalate the war against China. MacArthur had a distinguished military career spanning World War I, WWII, and the Korean War.
This document summarizes information about four United States military heroes who received the Medal of Honor:
- Paul R. Smith, an Army soldier who manned a machine gun under enemy fire to allow other soldiers to withdraw safely and helped defeat an enemy attack, being mortally wounded in the process.
- Jason L. Dunham, a Marine corporal who threw himself on a grenade to save his fellow Marines from an attack.
- Michael P. Murphy, a Navy officer who repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to call for assistance for his wounded soldiers, continuing to engage the enemy until he was mortally wounded.
- Michael A. Monsoor, a Navy SEAL who covered a live grenade with his
The document outlines the history and criteria for receiving the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the U.S. government. It details the different types of Medals of Honor for each military branch and establishes a pyramid of honor for other medals awarded for bravery below the Medal of Honor level. Specific details are provided on individual recipients of the Medal of Honor throughout history, including demographic information and their acts of bravery.
World War II required immense contributions from all Americans. This document discusses the various roles that different groups played in the war effort, including soldiers in the Army and Air Force who fought abroad, Navy personnel who engaged in pivotal naval battles in the Pacific, African Americans and women who helped on the frontlines and home front despite facing discrimination, the deception unit known as the Ghost Army that used innovative tactics to mislead enemies, and women who took on important industrial and medical jobs at home while also serving in the armed forces. All citizens played crucial parts in the collective effort to defeat the Axis powers.
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. It is awarded for gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. The document then provides details on 6 recipients of the Medal of Honor including their names, dates of service, and citations for why they received the medal. It concludes by noting legal protections that prevent unauthorized use or imitation of the Medal of Honor.
USN in WW II, session vi, The Allied Offensive Against North AfricaJim Powers
The three part amphibious attack on Vichy French North Africa. America's first projection of land power in the Atlantic. Using doctrine developed by the USN and USMC in the '30s, we still had many lessons to learn as we prepared for the Big One, 6 Jun 44.
The document discusses the Medal of Honor and provides details about 6 recipients of the award: James Brown, Samuel Triplett, Wardlaw Miles, Lucian Adams, Robert Eugene Bush. It describes their ranks, branches of service, dates and locations of their acts of valor, and reasons for receiving the Medal of Honor, which is the highest military decoration awarded for bravery against an enemy force.
The document summarizes key events in the Pacific theater from Pearl Harbor to early 1943. It describes Japan's initial success, including victories at Guam, Wake Island, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. The tide began to turn at the Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway in May and June 1942, where the US halted Japan's expansion and destroyed four of its aircraft carriers. Bloody fighting ensued on Guadalcanal over the next six months, showing Japan's land warfare dominance was over. By February 1943 they abandoned the island, marking the end of their initiative at sea. The document also discusses the internment of Japanese Americans and the Supreme Court case Korematsu v. US that upheld the constitutionality
Douglas MacArthur was a five-star American general who played prominent roles in World War II and the Korean War. He served as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army in the 1930s and led Allied forces in the Pacific theater during WWII, overseeing the Philippines campaign and the occupation of Japan. As commander of U.N. forces during the Korean War, MacArthur initially achieved success with the invasion at Inchon but was later relieved of duty by President Truman for wanting to escalate the war against China. MacArthur had a distinguished military career spanning World War I, WWII, and the Korean War.
First world war p- pisa activities-converted-compressed-convertedvinitarikhi
The document describes the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War 1. It discusses (1) how in June 1918 a fierce battle was waged in Belleau Wood between German and Allied forces, including newly arrived American troops; (2) how the Marines suffered over 1,000 casualties on the first day but eventually drove the Germans from the wood by June 26th after three weeks of fighting; and (3) how the battle showed the United States' commitment to the war and established the Marines as elite fighters in the eyes of their allies.
The document discusses how domestic political dynamics in the United States and Japan impacted their preparations for and conduct of the Pacific War. In the US, civilian control of the military led the navy to focus on upholding international treaties rather than strategy, developing technologies but not properly testing them, and appointing timid submarine officers. In Japan, the military heavily dominated the government, creating a rigid system unable to adequately plan for or adapt to industrialized warfare. This flexibility allowed the US to correct faults after Pearl Harbor, while Japanese inflexibility hindered preparation and response to setbacks. Overall, the analysis questions the dominant narrative that US industrial might alone led to victory and argues domestic politics were also a key factor.
After a series of victories over Allied forces in the Pacific, the tide began to turn at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Using a strategy of island hopping, the US began bypassing Japanese strongholds and seizing islands closer to Japan under the leadership of General Douglas MacArthur. Major battles included Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, where kamikaze attacks took a heavy toll on US ships. Facing a costly invasion of the Japanese homeland, President Harry Truman authorized the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
In this briefing, we take a look at the B-17 before and during World War II. The briefing has been prepared for a ceremony in the Summer of 2013 for a bomber crew shot down over France on July 4, 1943
For the 2011 Black history Month, NAVSEA
is Focusing on African American’s contributions
during the civil war. The following
account highlights some of the major contributions
of their brave efforts to preserve our
nation.
John "Jack" H. Gabbott served in WWII with the 32nd Infantry Division, 121st Field Artillery Battalion, Battery C. He was inducted into the US Army in April 1944 at age 35. He participated in battles in Leyte and Luzon in the Philippines from late 1944-1945. He was wounded in battle in May 1945 and received the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged in January 1946 and returned home to his family in Utah.
This class will survey America's small wars from the late 1700s to present day. These lesser-known conflicts helped define US foreign policy and influence in ways most Americans are unaware of. The class will cover major small wars from three periods: the Commercial Power era focusing on conflicts with France, the Barbary States, and expanding trade in the Pacific; the Great Power era covering the Philippines Insurrection and interventions in China; and the Superpower era from WWII onward including conflicts in Lebanon, Grenada and Somalia. Students will analyze these small wars' impacts and how they shaped America's role in the world.
This document contains a letter from Bill Coffey thanking American service members for their courage, character, service, and sacrifice over the past 200+ years of defending national security. It includes 50 quotes about soldiers, warfighting, duty, and service paired with photos from current battlefields that Coffey hopes will inspire continued honorable service.
Admiral George Dewey defeated the Spanish fleet in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders, a group of American soldiers, in the battle of San Juan Hill. The Philippines were the territory that was won from Spain after their defeat in the Spanish-American War.
This document provides directions for creating a foldable project to communicate understanding of key terms, people, and events from the American Revolutionary War. The foldable includes sections for key terms, people, and a timeline of events. Learners are instructed to follow an interactive slideshow, take notes in the corresponding boxes, and draw and color illustrations for each term, person, and event without copying images directly. The inside of the foldable is organized with key terms at the top and people at the bottom.
Veterans Credentials - POWERFUL US Military Quotes & ImagesStephen Jones
Welcome to a POWERFUL slideshow that captures some of the best US military quotes - both past and present, along with recent images from the War in Iraq.
The document contains a collection of quotes about soldiers, soldiering, warfighting, service, and sacrifice assembled by Bill Coffey. Coffey hopes American service members continue serving with courage and character as they have for over 200 years. He expresses gratitude for their service and sacrifice. The quotes highlight the bravery, commitment, and brotherhood of soldiers.
The document summarizes the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. It discusses key battles of the Revolutionary War such as Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Trenton, and Yorktown. It describes how the Revolutionary War was ultimately won by the Americans after eight years of fighting and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. It then summarizes the causes and key aspects of the War of 1812, including it being fought on three fronts in Canada, and ending with the Treaty of Ghent in 1815 without resolving the original causes of the war. Both wars helped establish American independence and sovereignty, though they came at significant costs of American lives.
Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera will replace Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson as the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. LaCamera is currently the deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, N.C. The 4th Infantry Division will also receive new deputy commanding generals, Brig. Gen. Michael A. Bills and Col. John C. Thomson III, who will replace Brig. Gen. Darsie Rogers and Brig. Gen. Ryan Gonsalves in those roles.
This document summarizes key events leading up to the United States entering World War 1 in 1917. It discusses Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare, including the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 which killed over 100 American citizens. It also covers the Zimmerman Telegram sent by Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the US if Mexico joined the war, which outraged American public opinion when it was publicized in 1917. As a result of these provocations, the United States declared war on Germany in April 1917.
The document provides details about key events and individuals in the American Revolution from Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense advocating independence to the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. It then discusses the early military victories of the British forcing the Continental Army to retreat across New Jersey and into Pennsylvania as well as the turning point American victory at Saratoga that led France to form an alliance. In closing, it notes some of the obstacles the British faced in trying to retain control over the large territory of the thirteen colonies from across the Atlantic.
The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War, resulting in a complete British surrender and increased Southern support for the colonists. It provided an early victory that boosted American morale and showed they could successfully battle the British, helping shift the war in favor of the Continental Army through a strategic victory led by General Gates over General Burgoyne.
Schlacht Ohne Morgen: The Success and Failure of German's Blitzkrieg - World ...Joel Kindrick
The success and failure of Germany's Blitzkrieg doctrine is summarized in 3 sentences:
Germany developed the Blitzkrieg doctrine of rapid movement and quick victories to overcome its disadvantages in resources and manpower, allowing it to achieve several stunning victories in the early years of World War 2. However, the Blitzkrieg was unable to overcome opponents with comparable skill and vastly greater strength, like the Soviet Union, leading to Germany's eventual defeat as the war dragged on. The Blitzkrieg worked against neighbors but could not overcome major powers for an extended conflict that Germany was not prepared to fight.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor that can be bestowed upon members of the US armed services. The document then provides details on 5 recipients of the Medal of Honor, including their name, rank, branch of service, and actions taken that earned them the award. These brief descriptions show the award being given for actions like disabling landmines, rescuing comrades under fire, and forcing enemy soldiers to surrender single-handedly.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor that can be bestowed upon members of the US Armed Services. It was established in 1862 and recognizes acts of valor against an enemy of the US. Three guidelines were set in 1948, including engaging the enemy of the US, during military operations against a foreign force, or while serving with friendly forces engaged in conflict where the US is not a belligerent party. The document then provides brief summaries of several individuals who were awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions during different wars.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor that can be bestowed upon members of the US Armed Services. It was established in 1862 and recognizes acts of valor against an enemy of the US, during military conflicts with opposing foreign forces, or while serving with friendly forces engaged in armed conflict where the US is not a belligerent party. The document then provides brief biographies of three recipients of the Medal of Honor: Mason Carter for his actions during the Indian War Campaigns in 1877, George Berg for rescuing wounded soldiers during the War with Spain in 1898, and Oscar F. Miller for reorganizing an attack while injured during World War I in 1918.
First world war p- pisa activities-converted-compressed-convertedvinitarikhi
The document describes the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War 1. It discusses (1) how in June 1918 a fierce battle was waged in Belleau Wood between German and Allied forces, including newly arrived American troops; (2) how the Marines suffered over 1,000 casualties on the first day but eventually drove the Germans from the wood by June 26th after three weeks of fighting; and (3) how the battle showed the United States' commitment to the war and established the Marines as elite fighters in the eyes of their allies.
The document discusses how domestic political dynamics in the United States and Japan impacted their preparations for and conduct of the Pacific War. In the US, civilian control of the military led the navy to focus on upholding international treaties rather than strategy, developing technologies but not properly testing them, and appointing timid submarine officers. In Japan, the military heavily dominated the government, creating a rigid system unable to adequately plan for or adapt to industrialized warfare. This flexibility allowed the US to correct faults after Pearl Harbor, while Japanese inflexibility hindered preparation and response to setbacks. Overall, the analysis questions the dominant narrative that US industrial might alone led to victory and argues domestic politics were also a key factor.
After a series of victories over Allied forces in the Pacific, the tide began to turn at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Using a strategy of island hopping, the US began bypassing Japanese strongholds and seizing islands closer to Japan under the leadership of General Douglas MacArthur. Major battles included Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, where kamikaze attacks took a heavy toll on US ships. Facing a costly invasion of the Japanese homeland, President Harry Truman authorized the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
In this briefing, we take a look at the B-17 before and during World War II. The briefing has been prepared for a ceremony in the Summer of 2013 for a bomber crew shot down over France on July 4, 1943
For the 2011 Black history Month, NAVSEA
is Focusing on African American’s contributions
during the civil war. The following
account highlights some of the major contributions
of their brave efforts to preserve our
nation.
John "Jack" H. Gabbott served in WWII with the 32nd Infantry Division, 121st Field Artillery Battalion, Battery C. He was inducted into the US Army in April 1944 at age 35. He participated in battles in Leyte and Luzon in the Philippines from late 1944-1945. He was wounded in battle in May 1945 and received the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged in January 1946 and returned home to his family in Utah.
This class will survey America's small wars from the late 1700s to present day. These lesser-known conflicts helped define US foreign policy and influence in ways most Americans are unaware of. The class will cover major small wars from three periods: the Commercial Power era focusing on conflicts with France, the Barbary States, and expanding trade in the Pacific; the Great Power era covering the Philippines Insurrection and interventions in China; and the Superpower era from WWII onward including conflicts in Lebanon, Grenada and Somalia. Students will analyze these small wars' impacts and how they shaped America's role in the world.
This document contains a letter from Bill Coffey thanking American service members for their courage, character, service, and sacrifice over the past 200+ years of defending national security. It includes 50 quotes about soldiers, warfighting, duty, and service paired with photos from current battlefields that Coffey hopes will inspire continued honorable service.
Admiral George Dewey defeated the Spanish fleet in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders, a group of American soldiers, in the battle of San Juan Hill. The Philippines were the territory that was won from Spain after their defeat in the Spanish-American War.
This document provides directions for creating a foldable project to communicate understanding of key terms, people, and events from the American Revolutionary War. The foldable includes sections for key terms, people, and a timeline of events. Learners are instructed to follow an interactive slideshow, take notes in the corresponding boxes, and draw and color illustrations for each term, person, and event without copying images directly. The inside of the foldable is organized with key terms at the top and people at the bottom.
Veterans Credentials - POWERFUL US Military Quotes & ImagesStephen Jones
Welcome to a POWERFUL slideshow that captures some of the best US military quotes - both past and present, along with recent images from the War in Iraq.
The document contains a collection of quotes about soldiers, soldiering, warfighting, service, and sacrifice assembled by Bill Coffey. Coffey hopes American service members continue serving with courage and character as they have for over 200 years. He expresses gratitude for their service and sacrifice. The quotes highlight the bravery, commitment, and brotherhood of soldiers.
The document summarizes the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. It discusses key battles of the Revolutionary War such as Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Trenton, and Yorktown. It describes how the Revolutionary War was ultimately won by the Americans after eight years of fighting and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. It then summarizes the causes and key aspects of the War of 1812, including it being fought on three fronts in Canada, and ending with the Treaty of Ghent in 1815 without resolving the original causes of the war. Both wars helped establish American independence and sovereignty, though they came at significant costs of American lives.
Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera will replace Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson as the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. LaCamera is currently the deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, N.C. The 4th Infantry Division will also receive new deputy commanding generals, Brig. Gen. Michael A. Bills and Col. John C. Thomson III, who will replace Brig. Gen. Darsie Rogers and Brig. Gen. Ryan Gonsalves in those roles.
This document summarizes key events leading up to the United States entering World War 1 in 1917. It discusses Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare, including the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 which killed over 100 American citizens. It also covers the Zimmerman Telegram sent by Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the US if Mexico joined the war, which outraged American public opinion when it was publicized in 1917. As a result of these provocations, the United States declared war on Germany in April 1917.
The document provides details about key events and individuals in the American Revolution from Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense advocating independence to the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. It then discusses the early military victories of the British forcing the Continental Army to retreat across New Jersey and into Pennsylvania as well as the turning point American victory at Saratoga that led France to form an alliance. In closing, it notes some of the obstacles the British faced in trying to retain control over the large territory of the thirteen colonies from across the Atlantic.
The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War, resulting in a complete British surrender and increased Southern support for the colonists. It provided an early victory that boosted American morale and showed they could successfully battle the British, helping shift the war in favor of the Continental Army through a strategic victory led by General Gates over General Burgoyne.
Schlacht Ohne Morgen: The Success and Failure of German's Blitzkrieg - World ...Joel Kindrick
The success and failure of Germany's Blitzkrieg doctrine is summarized in 3 sentences:
Germany developed the Blitzkrieg doctrine of rapid movement and quick victories to overcome its disadvantages in resources and manpower, allowing it to achieve several stunning victories in the early years of World War 2. However, the Blitzkrieg was unable to overcome opponents with comparable skill and vastly greater strength, like the Soviet Union, leading to Germany's eventual defeat as the war dragged on. The Blitzkrieg worked against neighbors but could not overcome major powers for an extended conflict that Germany was not prepared to fight.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor that can be bestowed upon members of the US armed services. The document then provides details on 5 recipients of the Medal of Honor, including their name, rank, branch of service, and actions taken that earned them the award. These brief descriptions show the award being given for actions like disabling landmines, rescuing comrades under fire, and forcing enemy soldiers to surrender single-handedly.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor that can be bestowed upon members of the US Armed Services. It was established in 1862 and recognizes acts of valor against an enemy of the US. Three guidelines were set in 1948, including engaging the enemy of the US, during military operations against a foreign force, or while serving with friendly forces engaged in conflict where the US is not a belligerent party. The document then provides brief summaries of several individuals who were awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions during different wars.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor that can be bestowed upon members of the US Armed Services. It was established in 1862 and recognizes acts of valor against an enemy of the US, during military conflicts with opposing foreign forces, or while serving with friendly forces engaged in armed conflict where the US is not a belligerent party. The document then provides brief biographies of three recipients of the Medal of Honor: Mason Carter for his actions during the Indian War Campaigns in 1877, George Berg for rescuing wounded soldiers during the War with Spain in 1898, and Oscar F. Miller for reorganizing an attack while injured during World War I in 1918.
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that can be awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It was approved by Abraham Lincoln on July 12, 1862. There are three guidelines for receiving the Medal of Honor: 1) engaging in action against an enemy of the U.S., 2) engaging in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, and 3) serving with friendly forces engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force that the U.S. is not a belligerent party to.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy that can be bestowed upon members of the U.S. armed services. There are specific guidelines for receiving it, such as engaging in action against an enemy of the U.S. or serving with friendly forces engaged in conflict where the U.S. is not a belligerent party. The medal was created in 1862 and examples are given of several individuals like Thomas Cruse and Frank Bart who received it for their courageous actions rescuing wounded soldiers while under fire.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the US armed services. The document provides details on three recipients of the Medal of Honor: Cornelius C. Smith, a US Army corporal awarded in 1891 for holding his position against a superior enemy force; Axel Sunqust, a US Navy chief carpenter mate awarded in 1898 for disabling 27 land mines; and Jesse Funk, a US Army private first class awarded in 1918 for rescuing two people past friendly lines under heavy fire.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy that can be bestowed upon members of the U.S. armed services. There are specific guidelines for receiving it, such as engaging in conflict with an opposing foreign force or serving with friendly forces engaged in conflict where the U.S. is not a belligerent party. Several examples are provided of individuals from different conflicts, including World War I, World War II, the Indian Wars and the Spanish-American War, who performed heroic acts and received the Medal of Honor.
The Congressional Medal of Honor (CMOH) was created in 1862 to recognize valor in the U.S. armed services, and is the highest military decoration. The document provides details on the CMOH's creation and criteria for receiving it, including engaging in action against an enemy of the U.S. or during armed conflict where the U.S. is not a belligerent party. It then lists examples of recipients from the Spanish-American War, WWI, and an Indian War campaign, including their ranks, branches of service, dates and locations of their acts of valor.
The document provides details about the Medal of Honor, including its origins and criteria for receiving it. It then describes two specific acts of bravery during wartime that resulted in soldiers receiving the Medal of Honor. Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt led a daring charge up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War in 1898. Another soldier distinguished himself by locating and disabling two hidden German machine gun nests on his own during World War I while under enemy fire.
The document summarizes the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the U.S. It provides details on the guidelines for receiving the medal, its origins in 1862 under President Lincoln, and brief profiles of several recipients including their conflicts, ranks, branches of service, dates and locations of their acts of valor.
The document summarizes the 13 day siege of the Alamo in 1836. It describes the fortifications and defenses of the Alamo mission which was considered unable to withstand an attack from over 1,000 men. It outlines each day of the siege, from Santa Anna's initial demands for surrender to the final battle on March 6th where all 187 Texian defenders were killed, including Davy Crockett and William Travis. The Alamo defenders fought bravely against the overwhelming Mexican forces and became immortalized for their sacrifice in the fight for Texas independence.
This document provides a list of famous American military figures who were also Freemasons, including details about their military careers and Masonic involvement. Some of the key figures mentioned are General Douglas MacArthur, who led Allied forces in the Pacific in WWII and received Masonic degrees in the Philippines; General George Washington, who participated in Masonic ceremonies as the first US President; and General Omar Bradley, the last five-star general who was raised as a Mason in New York in 1923. The document demonstrates that Freemasonry had many prominent members within the highest ranks of the US military throughout history.
1. The Battle of Fort Sumter in April 1861 marked the start of the Civil War, as Confederate forces attacked the Union garrison at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina after they refused to surrender.
2. The First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861 was the first major land battle of the war, resulting in a Confederate victory that shocked both sides and demonstrated the war would not be short.
3. The Battle of Nashville in November 1864 was a decisive Union victory as General John Hood's desperate attack on Nashville to drive out General Sherman was repulsed, forcing Hood's army to retreat.
Ulysses S. Grant took over as the Union commander in March 1864 and implemented a dual strategy - William Tecumseh Sherman would attack the Deep South while Grant engaged Robert E. Lee in Virginia. This led to several inconclusive battles including the Wilderness and Spotsylvania as Grant tried to flank Lee to take Richmond. Meanwhile, Sherman captured Atlanta after months of maneuvering against Joseph Johnston and John Bell Hood, and then marched to the sea, destroying infrastructure. The fighting in Virginia became entrenched around Petersburg as Grant laid siege from June 1864.
The Lineage of US Special Operations ForcesBob Mayer
From before there was even a United States, Special Operations was active on the continent. Then through the Revolution, to the Civil War, and into the 20th Century. There are the soldiers and units we base our current SOF upon.
This document lists 20 significant battles of the American Civil War between 1861-1864. It provides the date, location, outcome, and brief significance of each battle. Some of the most important battles that turned the tide in favor of the Union include Fort Donelson (1862), Antietam (1862), Gettysburg (1863), Chattanooga (1863), Atlanta (1864), and Nashville (1864). The Union victories at these battles helped secure key territories and weakened Confederate forces.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy that can be bestowed upon members of the U.S. Armed Services. It was created by Congress and signed into law by President Lincoln on July 12, 1862. To be awarded the Medal of Honor, one must demonstrate gallantry while engaged in military action against an enemy of the United States, engaged in armed conflict against an opposing foreign force, or while serving with friendly forces engaged in conflict with an opposing armed force where the United States is not a belligerent party. The document provides examples of individuals who were awarded the Medal of Honor and describes their acts of valor.
The Civil War began in 1861 with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter and lasted until 1865, involving many major battles such as Antietam, Gettysburg, and Atlanta that resulted in enormous casualties and ultimately led to the Union victory and the end of slavery with Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Key events included the Union blockade of Southern ports to weaken the Confederate economy, major battles with high casualties, Lee's invasion of Maryland and defeat at Gettysburg, and Sherman's March to the Sea across Georgia to destroy the Confederate infrastructure.
The Civil War began in 1861 with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter and lasted until 1865, involving many major battles such as Antietam, Gettysburg, and in Georgia, Chickamauga and Sherman's March to the Sea which helped turn the tide in favor of the Union. Key events included the Union blockade of Southern ports, the Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves, and Lee's defeat at Gettysburg which marked a turning point.
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This document is a bill titled the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act" that was introduced in the Senate. It contains numerous sections that would reform and modernize the U.S. immigration system. The bill covers comprehensive border security, interior enforcement, employment verification, immigrant visas, nonimmigrant visas, asylum provisions, and integration measures. It aims to provide a path to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants while strengthening border security and interior enforcement.
The document discusses population and demographic trends in the New Orleans Designated Market Area (DMA) from 1990 to 2011. It notes that the total population grew by 20% during this period, while the white population declined by 10%. The Hispanic population increased substantially, growing by 82%, and now represents a significant portion of the overall minority population breakdown in New Orleans.
The document discusses demographic trends in the Houston Designated Market Area (DMA) according to Nielsen data. It notes that the total Houston population grew 182% from 1990 to 2011, with the Hispanic population growing the most at 180%. Currently, non-Hispanic whites make up the smallest portion of the Houston population compared to other racial and ethnic groups. The largest minority group in Houston is Hispanic residents, with people of Mexican origin being the largest Hispanic subgroup.
The document provides demographic data on the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. It shows that the total population grew 27% from 1990 to 2011, with Hispanic population increasing 184% and Asian population growing 189% during that period. Charts break down the population by race and ethnicity, showing percentages of the white non-Hispanic, Hispanic, Asian non-Hispanic, black non-Hispanic and other populations. Additional data shows countries of origin for the Latino population.
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2. Joseph De Castro
Corporal, US Army, American Civil War
Company I, 19th Infantry
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts on November 14,
1844
Citation:
Capture of flag of the 19th Virginia regiment. First Latino
recipient of the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor.
De Castro was the Massachusetts State flag bearer of his all-
volunteer unit. This unit participated in the Battle of Gettysburg in
Pennsylvania as part of the III Corps 3rd Brigade, U.S. Army.
On July 3, 1863, the unit partook in fending off Pickett’s Charge,
a disastrous infantry assault ordered by Confederate General
Robert E. Lee. During the battle, De Castro attacked the
confederate flag bearer from the 19th Virginia Infantry regiment.
(Continued on next slide)
3. Joseph De Castro
Corporal, US Army, American Civil War
Company I, 19th Infantry
With the staff of his own colors, he seized the opposing
regiment’s flag and handed the prize over to U.S. General
Alexander S. Webb. General Webb is quoted as saying, “At the
instant, a man broke through my lines and thrust a rebel flag into
my hands. He never said a word and darted back. It was Corporal
Joseph H. De Castro, one of my color bearers."
On December 1, 1864, De Castro was one of seven men from the
19th
Massachusetts Infantry to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
4. John Ortega
Seaman, U.S. Navy, Civil War.
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• Birthplace: Spain, 1840
Citation:
Ortega served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Saratoga during
the actions of that vessel on two occasions.
Carrying out his duties courageously during these actions,
Ortega conducted himself gallantly through both periods and was
subsequently promoted to Acting Master's Mate.
5. Philip Bazaar
Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, Civil War.
Fort Fisher, January 15, 1865
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• Birthplace: Chile
Citation:
As one member of a boat crew detailed to one of the generals on
shore, O.S. Bazaar was one of six men who bravely entered a fort in
the assault from the fleet and accompanied his party in carrying
dispatches at the height of the battle.
6. France Silva
Private, U.S. Marine Corps, Boxer Rebellion
• Accredited to: California
• Birthplace: May 8th, 1876, Haywards, California
Citation:
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking; China,
28 June to 17 August 1901. Throughout this period, Silva
distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
7. David Barkeley Cantu
Private, U.S. Army, WWI
Company A, 356th Infantry, 89th Division
• World War I, near Pouilly, France, November 9th, 1918
• Entered service at: San Antonio, Texas
• Birthplace: Laredo, Texas
Citation:
When information to the enemy's position on the opposite side of
the Meuse River was desired, Pvt. Barkeley, along with another
soldier, volunteered without hesitation and swam the river to
reconnoiter the exact location.
He succeeded in reaching the opposite bank, despite the evident
determination of the enemy to prevent a crossing.
Having obtained his information, he again entered the water for
his return, but before his goal was reached, he was seized with
cramps and drowned.
8. Joe P. Martinez
Private, U.S. Army, WWII
Company K, 32d Infantry, 7th Infantry Division
• World War II on Attu, Aleutians on May 26, 1943
• Entered service at: Ault, Colorado
• Birthplace: Taos, New Mexico
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the
call of duty in action with the enemy.
Over a period of several days, repeated efforts to drive the
enemy from a key defensive position high in the snow-covered
precipitous mountains between East Arm Holtz Bay and Chichagof
Harbor had failed.
On 26 May 1943, troop dispositions were readjusted and a trial
coordinated attack on this position by a reinforced battalion was
launched. (Continued on next slide.)
9. Joe P. Martinez
Private, U.S. Army, WWII
Company K, 32d Infantry, 7th Infantry Division
Initially successful, the attack hesitated. In the face of
severe hostile machinegun, rifle, and mortar fire, Pvt. Martinez, an
automatic rifleman, rose to his feet and resumed his advance.
Occasionally he stopped to urge his comrades on. His example
inspired others to follow. After a most difficult climb, Pvt. Martinez
eliminated resistance from part of the enemy position by BAR
(Browning automatic rifle) fire and hand grenades, thus assisting
the advance of other attacking elements.
This success only partially completed the action. The main Holtz-
Chichagof Pass rose about 150 feet higher, flanked by steep rocky
ridges and reached by a snow-filled defile. Passage was barred by
enemy fire from either flank and from tiers of snow trenches in
front. (Continued on next slide.)
10. Joe P. Martinez
Private, U.S. Army, WWII
Company K, 32d Infantry, 7th Infantry Division
Despite these obstacles, and knowing of their existence, Pvt.
Martinez again led the troops on and up, personally silencing
several trenches with BAR fire and ultimately reaching the pass
itself.
Here, just below the knifelike rim of the pass, Pvt. Martinez
encountered a final enemy-occupied trench and as he was engaged
in firing into it, he was mortally wounded.
The pass, however, was taken, and its capture was an important
preliminary end of organized hostile resistance on the island.
11. Lucian Adams
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, WWII
30th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division
• World War II near St. Die, France on October 28th, 1944
• Entered service at: Port Arthur, Texas
• Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and
beyond the call of duty on October 28, 1944, near St. Die, France.
When his company was stopped in its effort to drive through the
Mortagne Forest in order to reopen the supply line to the isolated
third battalion, S/Sgt. Adams braved the concentrated fire of
machineguns in a lone assault on a force of German troops.
Although his company had progressed less than 10 yards and had
lost three killed and six wounded, S/Sgt. Adams charged forward
(Continued on next slide.)
12. Lucian Adams
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, WWII
30th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division
dodging from tree to tree, firing a borrowed BAR from the hip.
Despite the intense machinegun fire that the enemy directed at
him, along with the rifle grenades which struck the trees over his
head showering him with broken twigs and branches, S/Sgt. Adams
made it within 10 yards of the closest machine gun and killed the
gunner with a hand grenade.
An enemy soldier threw hand grenades at him from a position
only another 10 yards away. However, S/Sgt. Adams dispatched him
with a single burst of BAR fire. Charging into the vortex of the
enemy fire, he killed another machine gunner at range of 15 yards
with a hand grenade and forced the surrender of two supporting
infantrymen. (Continued on next slide.)
13. Lucian Adams
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, WWII
30th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division
Although the remainder of the German group concentrated the
full force of its automatic weapons fire in a desperate effort to
knock him out, he proceeded through the woods to find and
exterminate five more of the enemy.
Finally, when the third German machinegun opened up on him at
a range of 20 yards, S/Sgt. Adams killed the gunner with BAR fire. In
the course of the action, he personally killed nine Germans,
eliminated three enemy machineguns, vanquished a specialized
force which was armed with automatic weapons and grenade
launchers, cleared the woods of hostile elements and reopened the
severed supply lines to the assault companies of his battalion.
14. Marcario Garcia
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Navy, WWII.
Company B, 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
• World War II near Grosshau Germany, November 27th,
1944
• Entered Service: Sugarland, Texas
• Birthplace: Villa de Castano, Mexico on January 20th,
1920
Citation:
While an acting squad leader of Company B, 22d Infantry, on 27
November 1944, near Grosshau, Germany, he single-handedly
assaulted two enemy machinegun emplacements.
Attacking prepared positions on a wooded hill, which could be
approached only through meager cover, his company was pinned
down by intense machinegun fire and subjected to a concentrated
artillery and mortar barrage.
(Continued on next slide.)
15. Marcario Garcia
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Navy, WWII.
Company B, 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
Although painfully wounded, he refused to be evacuated and on
his own initiative, crawled forward alone until he reached a position
near an enemy emplacement. Hurling grenades, he boldly assaulted
the position, destroyed the gun and with his rifle, killed three of the
enemy who attempted to escape.
When he rejoined his company, a second machinegun opened
fire and again the intrepid soldier went forward, utterly disregarding
his own safety. He stormed the position and destroyed the gun,
killed three more Germans, and captured four prisoners. He fought
on with his unit until the objective was taken and only then did he
permit himself to be removed for medical care.
(Continued on next slide.)
16. Marcario Garcia
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Navy, WWII.
Company B, 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
S/Sgt. (then private) Garcia's conspicuous heroism, his inspiring,
courageous conduct, and his complete disregard for his personal
safety wiped out two enemy emplacements and enabled his
company to advance and secure its objective.
17. Jose M. Lopez
Sergeant, U.S. Army, WWII
23rd Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division
• World War II near Krinkelt, Belgium on December 17th,
1944
• Entered service at: Brownsville, Texas
• Birthplace: Mission, Texas
Citation:
On his own initiative, Lopez carried his heavy machinegun from
Company K's right flank to its left, in order to protect that flank
from the danger of being overrun by advancing enemy infantry
supported by tanks.
Occupying a shallow hole offering no protection above his waist,
he cut down a group of ten Germans. Ignoring enemy fire from an
advancing tank, he held his position and cut down 25 more enemy
infantry attempting to turn his flank.
(Continued on next slide.)
18. Jose M. Lopez
Sergeant, U.S. Army, WWII
23rd Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division
Glancing to his right, he saw a large number of infantry
swarming in from the front. Although dazed and shaken from
enemy artillery fire which had crashed into the ground only a few
yards away, he realized that his position soon would be outflanked.
Alone he carried his machinegun to a position to the right rear of
the sector, where enemy tanks and infantry were forcing a
withdrawal. Blown over backward by the concussion of enemy fire,
he immediately reset his gun and continued his own firing. Single-
handedly he held off the German horde until he was satisfied that
his company had effected its retirement.
Again he loaded his gun on his back and in a hail of small arms
fire, he ran to a point where a few of his comrades were attempting
(Continued on next slide.)
19. Jose M. Lopez
Sergeant, U.S. Army, WWII
23rd Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division
to set up another defense against the onrushing enemy. He fired
from this position until his ammunition was exhausted. Still carrying
his gun, he fell back with his small group to Krinkelt.
Sgt. Lopez's gallantry and intrepidity, on seemingly suicidal
missions in which he killed at least 100 of the enemy, were almost
solely responsible for allowing Company K to avoid being
enveloped. His actions allowed the company to withdraw
successfully and give other forces coming up support to build a line
which repelled the enemy drive.
20. Rudolph Davila
U.S. Army, WWII
• World War II near Near Artena, Italy on May 28th, 1944
Citation:
During the offensive which broke through the German mountain
strongholds surrounding the Anzio beachhead, Staff Sergeant Davila
risked death to provide heavy weapons support for a beleaguered
rifle company.
Caught on an exposed hillside by heavy, grazing fire from a well-
entrenched German force, his machine gunners were reluctant to
risk putting their guns into action. Crawling fifty yards to the nearest
machine gun, Staff Sergeant Davila set it up alone and opened fire
on the enemy.
In order to observe the effect of his fire, Sergeant Davila fired
(Continued on next slide)
21. Rudolph Davila
U.S. Army, WWII
from the kneeling position, ignoring the enemy fire that struck the
tripod and passed between his legs.
Ordering a gunner to take over, he crawled forward to a vantage
point and directed the firefight with hand and arm signals until both
hostile machine guns were silenced. Bringing his three remaining
machine guns into action, he drove the enemy to a reserve position
two hundred yards to the rear.
When he received a painful wound in the leg, he dashed to a
burned tank and, despite the crash of bullets on the hull, engaged a
second enemy force from the tank's turret.
22. Jose F. Valdez
Private First Class, U.S. Army, WWII
Company B, 7th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division
• World War II near Rosenkrantz, France on January 25th, 1945
• Entered service at: Pleasant Grove, Utah
• Birthplace: Governador, New Mexico
Citation:
Valdez was on outpost duty with five others when the enemy
counterattacked with overwhelming strength. From his position near some
woods 500 yards beyond the American lines, he observed a hostile tank
about 75 yards away and raked it with automatic rifle fire until it withdrew.
Soon afterward he saw three Germans stealthily approaching through
the woods. Scorning cover as the enemy soldiers opened up with heavy
automatic weapons fire from a range of 30 yards, he engaged in a fire fight
with the attackers until he had killed all three.
(Continued on next slide.)
23. Jose F. Valdez
Private First Class, U.S. Army, WWII
Company B, 7th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division
The enemy quickly launched an attack with two full companies of
infantrymen, blasting the patrol with murderous concentrations of
automatic and rifle fire, beginning an encircling movement, which forced
the patrol leader to order a withdrawal.
Despite the terrible odds, Pfc. Valdez immediately volunteered to cover
the maneuver. As the patrol one by one plunged through a hail of bullets
toward the American lines, he fired burst after burst into the swarming
enemy.
Three of his companions were wounded in their dash for safety and he
was struck by a bullet that entered his stomach and, passing through his
body, emerged from his back.
(Continued on next slide.)
24. Jose F. Valdez
Private First Class, U.S. Army, WWII
Company B, 7th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division
Overcoming agonizing pain, he regained control of himself and resumed
his firing position, delivering a protective screen of bullets until all others
of the patrol were safe.
By field telephone he called for artillery and mortar fire on the Germans
and corrected the range until he had shells falling within 50 yards of his
position. For 15 minutes he refused to be dislodged by more than 200 of
the enemy. Seeing that the barrage had broken the counter attack, he then
dragged himself back to his own lines. He died later as a result of his
wounds.
Through his valiant and intrepid stand and at the cost of his own life,
Pfc. Valdez made it possible for his comrades to escape. He was directly
responsible for repulsing an attack by vastly superior enemy forces.
25. Cleto Rodriguez
Technical Sergeant (then Private), U.S. Army, WWII
Company B, 148th Infantry, 37th Infantry Division
• World War II in Paco Railroad Station, Manila, Philippine
Islands on February 9th, 1945
• Entered service at: San Antonio, Texas
• Birthplace: San Marcos, Texas
Citation:
Rodriguez was an automatic rifleman when his unit attacked the
strongly defended Paco Railroad Station during the battle for Manila,
Philippine Islands. While making a frontal assault across an open field, his
platoon was halted 100 yards from the station by intense enemy fire.
On his own initiative, he left the platoon, while accompanied by a
comrade, he continued forward to a house 60 yards from the objective.
Although under constant enemy observation, the two men remained
(Continued on next slide.)
26. Cleto Rodriguez
Technical Sergeant (then Private), U.S. Army, WWII
Company B, 148th Infantry, 37th Infantry Division
in this position for an hour, firing at targets of opportunity, killing more
than 35 hostile soldiers and wounding many more.
Moving closer to the station and discovering a group of Japanese
replacements attempting to reach pillboxes, they opened heavy fire,
killing more than 40 while stopping all subsequent attempts to man the
emplacements. Enemy fire became more intense as they advanced
within 20 yards of the station.
Covered by his companion, Pvt. Rodriguez then boldly moved up to
the building and threw five grenades through a doorway, killing seven
Japanese, destroying a 20-mm. gun and wrecking a heavy machinegun.
With their ammunition running low, the two men started to return to
the American lines, alternately providing covering fire for each other's
withdrawal.
(Continued on next slide.)
27. Cleto Rodriguez
Technical Sergeant (then Private), U.S. Army, WWII
Company B, 148th Infantry, 37th Infantry Division
During this movement, Pvt. Rodriguez' companion was killed. In two
and a half hours of fierce fighting, the intrepid team killed more than 82
Japanese, completely disorganized their defense and paved the way for
the subsequent overwhelming defeat of the enemy at this strongpoint.
Two days later, Pvt. Rodriguez again enabled his comrades to advance
when he single-handedly killed six Japanese soldiers and destroyed a
well-placed 20-mm. gun. By his outstanding skill with his weapons,
gallant determination to destroy the enemy and heroic courage in the
face of tremendous odds, Pvt. Rodriguez, on two occasions, materially
aided the advance of our troops in Manila.
28. Manuel Perez, Jr.
Private First Class, U.S. Army, WWII
Company A, 511th Parachute Infantry, 11th Airborne Division
• World War II in Fort McKinley, Luzon, Philippine Islands on
February 13th, 1945
• Entered service at: Chicago, Illinois
• Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, March 3rd, 1923
Citation:
Perez was a lead scout for Company A, which had destroyed 11 of 12
pillboxes in a strongly fortified sector defending the approach to enemy-
held Fort William McKinley on Luzon, Philippine Islands.
In the reduction of these pillboxes, he killed five Japanese soldiers in the
open and blasted others in pillboxes with grenades. Perez realized the
urgent need for taking the last emplacement, which contained two twin-
mount .50-caliber dual-purpose machineguns. He took a circuitous route to
within 20 yards of the position, killing four of the enemy in his advance.
(Continued on next slide.)
29. Manuel Perez, Jr.
Private First Class, U.S. Army, WWII
Company A, 511th Parachute Infantry, 11th Airborne Division
Perez threw a grenade into the pillbox and as the crew started
withdrawing through a tunnel just to the rear of the emplacement, he shot
and killed four more before exhausting his clip.
He had reloaded and killed four more when an escaping Japanese threw
his rifle with fixed bayonet at him. In warding off this thrust, his own rifle was
knocked to the ground. Seizing the Japanese rifle he continued firing, killing
two more of the enemy. He then rushed the remaining Japanese, killing
three of them with the butt of the rifle and entered the pillbox, where he
bayoneted the one surviving hostile soldier.
Through his courageous determination and heroic disregard of grave
danger, Pfc. Perez made possible the successful advance of his unit toward a
valuable objective and provided a lasting inspiration for his comrades.
30. Silvestre S. Herrera
Private First Class, U.S. Army, WWII
Company E, 142nd Infantry, 36th Infantry Division
• World War II near Mertzwiller, France, on March 15th,
1945
• Entered service at: Phoenix, Arizona
• Birthplace: El Paso, Texas
Citation:
Herrera advanced with a platoon along a wooded road until
stopped by heavy enemy machinegun fire. As the rest of the unit
took cover, he made a one man frontal assault on a strongpoint and
captured eight enemy soldiers.
When the platoon resumed its advance and was subjected to fire
from a second emplacement beyond an extensive minefield, Pvt.
Herrera again moved forward, disregarding the danger of exploding
mines to attack the position.
(Continued on next slide.)
31. Silvestre S. Herrera
Private First Class, U.S. Army, WWII
Company E, 142nd Infantry, 36th Infantry Division
Hererra then stepped on a mine and had both feet severed.
Despite intense pain and unchecked loss of blood, he pinned down
the enemy with accurate rifle fire while a friendly squad captured
the enemy gun by skirting the minefield and rushing in from the
flank.
The magnificent courage, extraordinary heroism, and willing self-
sacrifice displayed by Pvt. Herrera resulted in the capture of two
enemy strongpoints and the taking of eight prisoners.
32. Ysmael R. Villegas
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, WWII
Company F, 127th Infantry, 32nd Infantry Division
• World War II in Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands on
March 20th, 1945
• Entered service at: Casa Blanca, California
• Birthplace: Casa Blanca, California
Citation:
Villegas was a squad leader when his unit, in a forward position, clashed
with an enemy strongly entrenched in connected caves and foxholes on
commanding ground. He moved boldly from man to man, in the face of
bursting grenades and demolition charges, through heavy machinegun and
rifle fire, to bolster the spirit of his comrades.
Inspired by his gallantry, his men pressed forward to the crest of the hill.
Numerous enemy riflemen, refusing to flee, continued firing from their
foxholes. S/Sgt. Villegas, with complete disregard for his own safety,
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33. Ysmael R. Villegas
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, WWII
Company F, 127th Infantry, 32nd Infantry Division
charged an enemy position while firing at point-blank range, killing the
Japanese in the foxhole.
He then rushed a second foxhole while bullets missed him by inches and
killed one more of the enemy. In rapid succession he charged a third, a
fourth, a fifth foxhole, each time destroying the enemy within. The fire
against him increased in intensity, but he pressed onward to attack a sixth
position.
As he neared his goal, he was hit and killed by enemy fire. Through his
heroism and indomitable fighting spirit, S/Sgt. Villegas, at the cost of his life,
inspired his men to a determined attack in which they swept the enemy
from the field.
34. Harold Gonsalves
Acting Scout Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, WWII
4th Battalion, 15th Marines, 6th Marine Division
• World War II in Okinawa Shima Ryuku Chain on April
15th, 1945
• Entered service at: California
• Birthplace: January 28, 1926 in Alameda, California
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty during action against enemy
Japanese forces.
When his commanding officer determined to move into the
front lines in order to register a more effective bombardment in
the enemy's defensive position, he unhesitatingly advanced uphill
with the officer and another Marine despite a slashing barrage of
enemy mortar and rifle fire.
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35. Harold Gonsalves
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, WWII
4th Battalion, 15th Marines, 6th Marine Division
As they reached the front and a Japanese grenade fell close
within the group, instantly Pfc. Gonsalves dived on the deadly
missile, absorbing the exploding charge in his own body and
thereby protecting the others from serious and perhaps fatal
wounds.
36. David M. Gonzales
Private First Class, U.S. Army, WWII
Company A, 127th Infantry, 32nd Infantry Division
• World War II in Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands on
April 25th, 1945
• Entered service at: Pacoima, California
• Birthplace: Casa Pacoima, California
Citation:
Gonzales was pinned down with his company. As enemy fire swept
the area, making any movement extremely hazardous, a 500-pound
bomb smashed into the company's perimeter, burying five men with
its explosion.
Pfc. Gonzales, without hesitation, seized an entrenching tool and
under a hail of fire crawled 15 yards to his entombed comrades and
began to dig the men out, along with another officer.
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37. David M. Gonzales
Private First Class, U.S. Army, WWII
Company A, 127th Infantry, 32nd Infantry Division
Nearing his goal, he saw the officer struck and instantly killed by
machinegun fire. Undismayed, he set to work swiftly and surely
with his hands and the entrenching tool, while enemy sniper and
machinegun bullets struck all about him.
He succeeded in digging one of the men out of the pile of rock
and sand. To dig faster he stood up regardless of the greater danger
from so exposing himself. He extricated a second man, and then
another. As he completed the liberation of the third, he was hit and
mortally wounded, but the comrades for whom he so gallantly gave
his life were safely evacuated.
Pfc. Gonzales' valiant and intrepid conduct exemplifies the
highest tradition of the military service.
38. Alejandro R. Renteria Ruiz
Private First Class, U.S. Army, WWII
165th Infantry, 27th Infantry Division
• World War II in Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on April 28th,
1945
• Entered service at: Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Birthplace: Loving, New Mexico
Citation:
When Ruiz’s unit was stopped by a skillfully camouflaged enemy
pillbox, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above
and beyond the call of duty.
His squad was pinned down under a hail of machinegun fire and
a vicious grenade attack. Jumping to his feet, Pfc. Ruiz seized an
automatic rifle and lunged through the flying grenades and rifle fire
for the top of the emplacement. When an enemy soldier charged
him, Ruiz’s rifle jammed. Undaunted, he whirled on his assailant and
clubbed him down. (Continued on next slide.)
39. Alejandro R. Renteria Ruiz
Private First Class, U.S. Army, WWII
165th Infantry, 27th Infantry Division
Then Ruiz ran back through the bullets and grenades, seized
more ammunition and another automatic rifle, then again made for
the pillbox. Enemy fire now was concentrated on him, but he
charged on, miraculously reaching the position and in plain view he
climbed to the top.
Leaping from one opening to another, he sent burst after burst
into the pillbox, killing 12 of the enemy and completely destroying
the position. Pfc. Ruiz's heroic conduct, in the face of overwhelming
odds, saved the lives of many comrades and eliminated an obstacle
that would have prohibited his unit's advance.
40. Baldomero Lopez
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War
Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)
• Korean War, Inchon Invasion on September 15th, 1950
• Entered service at: Tampa, Florida
• Birthplace: Tampa, Florida on August 23rd, 1925
Citation:
With his platoon, 1st Lt. Lopez was engaged in the reduction of
immediate enemy beach defenses after landing with the assault
waves. Exposing himself to hostile fire, he moved forward alongside
a bunker and prepared to throw a hand grenade into the next
pillbox, whose fire was pinning down that sector of the beach.
Lopez was then taken under fire by an enemy automatic weapon.
As he lifted his arm to throw the grenade, he was hit in the right
shoulder and chest and dropped the deadly missile. After a
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41. Baldomero Lopez
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War
Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)
moment, he turned and dragged his body forward in an effort to
retrieve the grenade and throw it.
In critical condition from pain and loss of blood while unable to
grasp the hand grenade firmly enough to hurl it, he chose to
sacrifice himself rather than endanger the lives of his men. With a
sweeping motion of his wounded right arm, he cradled the grenade
under him and absorbed the full impact of the explosion.
42. Eugene Obregon
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War
Company G, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marines Division (Rein.)
• Korean War, Seoul, Korea on September 26th, 1950
• Entered service at: Los Angeles, California
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California on November 12th,
1930
Citation:
Private First Class Obregon served as an ammunition carrier in a
marine rifle company which was temporarily pinned down by
hostile fire. Pfc. Obregon observed a fellow marine fall wounded in
the line of fire.
Armed only with a pistol, he unhesitatingly dashed from his
covered position to the side of the casualty. Firing his pistol with
one hand as he ran, he grasped his comrade by the arm with his
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43. Eugene Obregon
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War
Company G, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marines Division (Rein.)
other hand. Despite the great peril to himself, Pfc. Obregon dragged
his comrade to the side of the road.
While still under enemy fire, Pfc. Obregon was bandaging the
man's wounds when hostile troops of platoon strength began
advancing toward his position. Quickly seizing the wounded
marine's carbine, he placed his own body as a shield in front of him
and lay there firing accurately and effectively into the hostile group
until he himself was fatally wounded by enemy machinegun fire.
44. Joseph C. Rodriguez
Sergeant (the Pfc.), U.S. Army, Korean War
Company F, 17th Infantry Regimental, 7th Infantry Division
• Korean War, near Munye-ri, Korea on May 21st, 1951
• Entered service at: California
• Birthplace: San Bernardino, California on November 14th, 1928
Citation:
Sgt. Rodriguez distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action
against an armed enemy of the United Nations.
Sgt. Rodriguez, an assistant squad leader of the 2nd Platoon, was
participating in an attack against a fanatical hostile force occupying well-
fortified positions on rugged commanding terrain. His squad's advance was
halted within approximately 60 yards by a withering barrage of automatic
weapons and small-arms fire from five emplacements.
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45. Joseph C. Rodriguez
Sergeant (the Pfc.), U.S. Army, Korean War
Company F, 17th Infantry Regimental, 7th Infantry Division
Fully aware of the odds against him, Sgt. Rodriguez leaped to his feet,
dashed 60 yards up the fire-swept slope. After lobbing grenades into the
first foxhole with deadly accuracy, he ran around the left flank, silenced an
automatic weapon with two grenades and continued his whirlwind assault
to the top of the peak. He destroyed two more foxholes before reaching the
right flank, where he then tossed grenades into the remaining
emplacement, destroying the gun and annihilating its crew.
Sgt. Rodriguez' intrepid actions exacted a toll of 15 enemy soldiers dead
and as a result of his incredible display of valor, the defense of the
opposition was broken. The enemy was routed and the strategic strongpoint
secured. His unflinching courage under fire and inspirational devotion to
duty reflect highest credit on himself and uphold the honored traditions of
the military service.
46. Rodolfo P. Hernandez
Corporal, U.S. Army, Korean War
Company G, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team
• Korean War, near Wontong-ni, Korea on May 31st, 1951
• Entered service at: Fowler, California
• Birthplace: Colton, California on April 14th, 1931
Citation:
Cpl. Hernandez, a member of Company G, distinguished himself
by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call
of duty in action against the enemy.
His platoon, in defensive positions on Hill 420, came under
ruthless attack by a numerically superior hostile force. This was
accompanied by heavy artillery, mortar, and machinegun fire which
inflicted numerous casualties on the platoon.
His comrades were forced to withdraw due to lack of
ammunition but Cpl. Hernandez, although wounded in an exchange
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47. Rodolfo P. Hernandez
Corporal, U.S. Army, Korean War
Company G, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team
of grenades, continued to deliver deadly fire into the ranks of the
onrushing assailants until a ruptured cartridge rendered his rifle
inoperative.
Immediately leaving his position, Cpl. Hernandez rushed the
enemy armed only with rifle and bayonet. Fearlessly engaging the
foe, he killed six of the enemy before falling unconscious from
grenade, bayonet, and bullet wounds. However his heroic action
momentarily halted the enemy advance and enabled his unit to
counterattack, retaking the lost ground.
The indomitable fighting spirit, outstanding courage, and
tenacious devotion to duty clearly demonstrated by Cpl. Hernandez
reflects the highest credit upon himself, the infantry, and the U.S.
Army.
48. Edward Gomez
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Korean War
Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marines Division (Rein.)
• Korea, Hill 749, September 14th, 1951
• Entered service at: Omaha, Nebraska
• Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska on August 10th, 1932
Citation:
Pfc. Gomez bold advanced his squad while supporting a group
of riflemen and defended hostile positions on Hill 749. Pfc. Gomez
consistently exposed himself to the withering barrage to keep his
machinegun supplied with ammunition during the drive forward to
seize the objective. As his squad deployed to meet an imminent
counterattack, he voluntarily moved down an abandoned trench to
search for a new location for the gun.
When a hostile grenade landed between himself and his
weapon, he shouted a warning to those around him as he grasped
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49. Edward Gomez
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Korean War
Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marines Division (Rein.)
the activated charge in his hand. Determined to save his comrades,
he unhesitatingly chose to sacrifice himself by diving into the ditch
with the deadly missile, absorbing the shattering violence of the
explosion in his body.
50. Fernando Luis Garcia
Private First Class, U.S. Army, Korean War
Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)
• Korean War, Korea on September 5th, 1952
• Entered service at: San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Birthplace: Utado, Puerto Rico on October 14th, 1929
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a member of
Company I, in action against enemy aggressor forces.
Pfc. Garcia participated in the defense of a combat outpost,
located more than a mile forward of the main line of resistance,
during a savage night attack by an enemy force employing
grenades, mortars, and artillery. Although suffering painful
wounds, he moved through the intense hail of hostile fire to a
supply point to secure more hand grenades.
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51. Fernando Luis Garcia
Private First Class, U.S. Army, Korean War
Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Quick to act when a hostile grenade landed nearby,
endangering the life of another marine, he unhesitatingly threw his
body upon the deadly missile, receiving the full impact of the
explosion.
His great personal valor and cool decision in the face of almost
certain death sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S.
Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
52. Benito Martinez
Corporal, U.S. Army, Korean War
Company A, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division
• Korean War, near Satae-ri, Korea on September 6th, 1952
• Entered service at: Fort Hancock, Texas
• Birthplace: Fort Hancock, Texas on March 21st, 1931
Citation:
Cpl. Martinez, a machine gunner with Company A, distinguished
himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and
beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.
While manning a listening post forward of the main line of
resistance, his position was attacked by a hostile force of reinforced
company strength.
In the bitter fighting which ensued, the enemy infiltrated the
defense perimeter and realizing that encirclement was imminent,
Cpl. Martinez elected to remain at his post in an attempt to stem the
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53. Benito Martinez
Corporal, U.S. Army, Korean War
Company A, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division
onslaught. In a daring defense, he raked the attacking troops with
crippling fire, inflicting numerous casualties. Although contacted by
sound power phone several times, he insisted that no attempt be
made to rescue him because of the danger involved.
Soon thereafter, the hostile forces rushed the emplacement,
forcing him to make a limited withdrawal with only an automatic rifle
and pistol to defend himself.
After a courageous 6-hour stand and shortly before dawn, he
called in for the last time, stating that the enemy was converging on
his position. His magnificent stand enabled friendly elements to
reorganize, attack, and regain the key terrain.
Cpl. Martinez' incredible valor and supreme sacrifice reflect lasting
glory upon himself and are in keeping with the honored traditions of
the military service.
54. Ambrosio Guillen
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War
Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)
• Near Songuch-On, Korea on July 25th, 1953
• Entered Service at: El Paso, Texas
• Date of Birth: La Junta California on December 7th, 1929
Citation:
Participating in the defense of an outpost forward of the main
line of resistance, S/Sgt. Guillen maneuvered his platoon over
unfamiliar terrain in the face of hostile fire and placed his men in
fighting positions. His unit was pinned down when the outpost was
attacked under cover of darkness by 2 enemy battalions.
He deliberately exposed himself to the heavy barrage of attacks
in order to direct his men in defending their positions and
personally supervise the treatment and evacuation of the wounded.
Inspired by his leadership, the platoon quickly rallied and
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55. Ambrosio Guillen
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War
Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)
engaged the enemy in fierce hand-to-hand combat. Although
critically wounded during the course of the battle, S/Sgt. Guillen
refused medical aid and continued to direct his men throughout the
remainder of the engagement, until the enemy was defeated and
thrown into disorderly retreat.
Succumbing to his wounds within a few hours, S/Sgt. Guillen's
outstanding courage and indomitable fighting spirit, was directly
responsible for the success of his platoon in repelling a numerically
superior enemy force.
56. Humbert Versace
U.S. Army S-2 Advisor, Military Assistance Group, Detachment 52
• Ca Mau, Republic of Vietnam dudring the period of
October 29th, 1963 to September 26th, 1965
Citation:
Captain Versace was accompanying a Civilian Irregular Defense
Group patrol engaged in combat operations in when the patrol
came under sudden and intense fire from a heavily armed enemy
battalion.
As the battle raged, Captain Versace, although severely wounded
in the knee and back by hostile fire, fought valiantly and continued
to engage enemy targets. Weakened by his wounds and fatigued by
the fierce firefight, Captain Versace stubbornly resisted capture by
the over-powering Viet Cong force with the last full measure of his
strength and ammunition.
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57. Humbert Versace
U.S. Army S-2 Advisor, Military Assistance Group, Detachment 52
Taken prisoner by the Viet Cong, he exemplified the tenets of the
Code of Conduct from the time he entered into Prisoner of War
status. Captain Versace assumed command of his fellow American
soldiers, scorned the enemy's exhaustive interrogation and
indoctrination efforts. Despite his weakened condition from his
wounds and the extreme privation, he made three unsuccessful
attempts to escape.
During his captivity, Captain Versace was segregated in an
isolated prisoner of war cage, manacled in irons for prolonged
periods of time, and placed on extremely reduced ration. The
enemy was unable to break his indomitable will, his faith in God,
and his trust in the United States of America. Captain Versace, an
American fighting man who epitomized the principles of his country
and the Code of Conduct, was executed by the Viet Cong on 26
September 1965.
58. Daniel Fernandez
Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry (Mechanized) 25th Infantry Division
• Vietnam War in Cu Chi, Hau Nghia Province, Republic of
Vietnam on February 18th, 1966
• Entered Service at: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 30th, 1944
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. Fernandez demonstrated
indomitable courage when the patrol was ambushed by a Viet Cong
rifle company and driven back by the intense enemy automatic
weapons fire, before it could evacuate an American soldier who had
been wounded in the Viet Cong attack.
Sp4c. Fernandez, a sergeant and two other volunteers
immediately fought their way through devastating fire and
exploding grenades to reach the fallen soldier. Upon reaching their
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59. Daniel Fernandez
Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry (Mechanized) 25th Infantry Division
fallen comrade the sergeant was struck in the knee by machinegun
fire and immobilized. Sp4c. Fernandez took charge, rallied the left
flank of his patrol and began to assist in the recovery of the
wounded sergeant.
While first aid was being administered to the wounded man, a
sudden increase in the accuracy and intensity of enemy fire forced
the volunteer group to take cover. As they did, an enemy grenade
landed in the midst of the group. Realizing there was no time for
the wounded sergeant or the other men to protect themselves,
Sp4c. Fernandez vaulted over the wounded sergeant and threw
himself on the grenade as it exploded, saving the lives of his 4
comrades at the sacrifice of his own.
Sp4c. Fernandez' profound concern for his fellow soldiers above
and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the U.S.
Army.
60. Alfred V. Roscon
Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Reconnaissance Platoon, Vietnam War
Headquarters Company , 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry,
173rd Airborne Brigade
• Vietnam War in the Republic of Vietnam on March 16th,
1966
• Birthplace: 1945, Chihuahua, Mexico
Citation:
Specialist Four Alfred Rascon, distinguished himself by a series
of extraordinarily courageous acts on 16 March 1966, while
assigned as a medic to the Reconnaissance Platoon, Headquarters
Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry, 173d Airborne
Brigade (Separate).
While moving to reinforce its sister battalion under intense
enemy attack, the Reconnaissance Platoon came under heavy fire
from a numerically superior enemy force. The intense enemy fire
from crew-served weapons and grenades severely wounded
several point squad soldiers. (Continued on next slide.)
61. Alfred V. Roscon
Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Reconnaissance Platoon, Vietnam War
Headquarters Company , 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry,
173rd Airborne Brigade
Specialist Rascon, ignoring directions to stay behind shelter until
covering fire could be provided, made his way forward. He repeatedly
tried to reach the severely wounded point machine-gunner laying on an
open enemy trail, but was driven back each time by the withering fire.
Disregarding his personal safety, he jumped to his feet to reach his
comrade. Rascon intentionally placed his body between the soldier and
enemy machine guns, sustaining numerous shrapnel injuries and a
serious wound to the hip. Disregarding his own serious wounds, he
dragged the larger soldier from the fire-raked trail.
Hearing the second machine-gunner yell that he was running out of
ammunition, Specialist Rascon, under heavy enemy fire crawled back to
the wounded machine-gunner stripping him of his bandoleers of
ammunition, giving them to the machine-gunner who continued his
suppressive fire. (Continued on next slide.)
62. Alfred V. Roscon
Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Reconnaissance Platoon, Vietnam War
Headquarters Company , 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry,
173rd Airborne Brigade
Specialist Rascon feared that the abandoned machine gun could
fall into enemy hands, he made his way to retrieve them. On the
way, he was wounded in the face and torso by grenade fragments,
but disregarded these wounds to recover the abandoned machine
gun. This enabled another soldier to provide added suppressive
fire to the pinned-down squad.
In searching for the wounded, he saw the point grenadier being
wounded by small arms fire and grenades. Disregarding his own
life and his numerous wounds, Specialist Rascon reached and
covered him with his body absorbing the blasts from the exploding
grenades, and saving the soldier's life, but sustaining additional
wounds to his body.
While making his way to the wounded point squad leader,
grenades were hurled at the sergeant. (Continued on next slide.)
63. Alfred V. Roscon
Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Reconnaissance Platoon, Vietnam War
Headquarters Company , 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry,
173rd Airborne Brigade
In complete disregard for his own life, he reached and covered
the sergeant with his body. Once more Specialist Rascon was
critically wounded by shrapnel, but disregarded his own wounds
to continue to search and aid the wounded.
Severely wounded, he remained on the battlefield, inspiring his
fellow soldiers to continue the battle. After the enemy broke
contact, he disregarded aid, instead treating the wounded and
directing their evacuation. Only after being placed on the
evacuation helicopter did he allow aid to be given to him.
Specialist Rascon's extraordinary valor in the face of deadly
enemy fire, his heroism in rescuing the wounded, and his gallantry
by repeatedly risking his own life for his fellow soldiers are in
keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect
great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
64. Euripides Rubio
Captain, U.S. Army, Reconnaissance Platoon, Vietnam War
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry,
1st Infantry Division, RVN
• Vietnam War in Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam
on November 8th, 1966
• Entered Service at: Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico
• Birthplace: Ponce, Puerto Rico on March 1st 1938
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of
his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Capt. Rubio, Infantry, was serving as communications officer, 1st
Battalion, when a numerically superior enemy force launched a
massive attack against the battalion defense position. Intense
enemy machinegun fire raked the area while mortar rounds and
rifle grenades exploded within the perimeter.
Leaving the relative safety of his post, Capt. Rubio received two
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65. Euripides Rubio
Captain, U.S. Army, Reconnaissance Platoon, Vietnam War
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry,
1st Infantry Division, RVN
serious wounds as he braved the withering fire to go to the area of
most intense action where he distributed ammunition, re-
established positions and rendered aid to the wounded.
Disregarding the painful wounds, he unhesitatingly assumed
command when a rifle company commander was medically
evacuated.
Capt. Rubio was wounded a third time as he exposed himself to
devastating enemy fire, as to encourage his men to fight with
renewed effort. While aiding the evacuation of wounded personnel,
he noted that a smoke grenade had fallen dangerously close to the
friendly lines.
Capt. Rubio ran to reposition the grenade but was immediately
struck to his knees by enemy fire. Despite his several wounds, Capt.
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66. Euripides Rubio
Captain, U.S. Army, Reconnaissance Platoon, Vietnam War
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry,
1st Infantry Division, RVN
Rubio scooped up the grenade, ran through the deadly hail of fire to
within 20 meters of the enemy position and hurled the already
smoking grenade into the midst of the enemy before he fell for the
final time. Using the repositioned grenade as a marker, friendly air
strikes were directed to destroy the hostile positions.
Capt. Rubio's singularly heroic act turned the tide of battle and
his extraordinary leadership and valor were a magnificent
inspiration to his men. His remarkable bravery and selfless concern
for his men are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military
service and reflect great credit on Capt. Rubio and the U.S. Army.
67. Elmelindo Rodrigues Smith
Platoon Sergeant (then S/Sgt), U.S. Army, Vietnam War
1st Platoon, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
• Republic of Vietnam on February 16th, 1967
• Entered Service at: Honolulu, Hawaii
• Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii on July 27th, 1935
Citation:
During a reconnaissance patrol, Rodrigues-Smith’s platoon was
suddenly engaged by intense machinegun fire hemming in the
platoon on three sides.
A defensive perimeter was hastily established, but the enemy
added mortar and rocket fire to the deadly fusillade and assaulted
the position from several directions. With complete disregard for his
safety, P/Sgt. Smith moved through the deadly fire along the
defensive line, positioning soldiers, distributing ammunition and
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68. Elmelindo Rodrigues Smith
Platoon Sergeant (then S/Sgt.), U.S. Army, Vietnam War
1st Platoon, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
encouraging his men to repeal the enemy attack. Struck to the
ground by enemy fire which caused a severe shoulder wound, he
regained his feet, killed the
enemy soldier and continued to move about the perimeter. He was
again wounded in the shoulder and stomach but continued moving
on his knees to assist in the defense.
Noting the enemy massing at a weakened point on the
perimeter, he crawled into the open and poured deadly fire into the
enemy ranks. As he crawled on, he was struck by a rocket. Moments
later, he regained consciousness, and drawing on his fast dwindling
strength, continued to crawl from man to man.
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69. Elmelindo Rodrigues Smith
Platoon Sergeant (then S/Sgt.), U.S. Army, Vietnam War
1st Platoon, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
When he could move no farther, he chose to remain in the open
where he could alert the perimeter to the approaching enemy.
P/Sgt. Smith perished, never relenting in his determined effort
against the enemy.
70. Maximo Yabes
First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company A, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division
• Vietnam War near Phu Hoa Dong, Republic of Vietnam
on February 26th, 1967
• Entered Service at: Eugene, Oregon
• Birthplace: Lodi, California on January 29th, 1032
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Sgt. Yabes distinguished
himself with Company A, which was providing security for a land
clearing operation.
Early in the morning, the company suddenly came under intense
automatic weapons and mortar fire, followed by a battalion sized
assault from three sides. Penetrating the defensive perimeter the
enemy advanced on the company command post bunker. The
command post received increasingly heavy fire and was in danger of
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71. Maximo Yabes
First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company A, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division
being overwhelmed.
When several enemy grenades landed within the command post,
Yabes shouted a warning and used his body as a shield to protect
others in the bunker. Although painfully wounded by numerous
grenade fragments, he remained there to provide covering fire and
enable the others in the command group to relocate.
When the command group had reached a new position, 1st Sgt.
Yabes moved through a withering hail of enemy fire to another
bunker 50 meters away. There he secured a grenade launcher from
a fallen comrade and fired point blank into the attacking Viet Cong,
stopping further penetration of the perimeter.
Noting two wounded men helpless in the fire swept area, he
moved them to a safer position where they could be given medical
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72. Maximo Yabes
First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company A, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division
treatment. He resumed his accurate and effective fire killing several
enemy soldiers and forcing others to withdraw from the vicinity of
the command post.
As the battle continued, he observed an enemy machinegun
within the perimeter which threatened the whole position. On his
own, he dashed across the exposed area, assaulted the
machinegun, killed the crew, destroyed the weapon, and fell
mortally wounded.
First Sgt. Yabes' valiant and selfless actions saved the lives of
many of his fellow soldiers and inspired his comrades to effectively
repel the enemy assault. His indomitable fighting spirit,
extraordinary courage and intrepidity at the cost of his life are in the
highest military traditions and reflect great credit upon himself and
the Armed Forces of his country.
73. Carlos James Lozada
Private First Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company A, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade
• Vietnam War in Dak To, Republic of Vietnam, November
20th, 1967
• Entered Service at: New York, NY
• Birthplace: Caguas, Puerto Rico on September 6th, 1946
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of
his life above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Lozada, U.S. Army,
distinguished himself at the risk of his life above and beyond the call
of duty in the battle of Dak To.
While serving as a machine gunner with 1st platoon, Company A,
Pfc. Lozada was part of a four man early warning outpost, located
35 meters from his company's lines. At 1400 hours, a North
Vietnamese Army company rapidly approached the outpost along a
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74. Carlos James Lozada
Private First Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company A, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade
well defined trail. Pfc. Lozada alerted his comrades and commenced
firing at the enemy, who were within 10 meters of the outpost.
His heavy and accurate machinegun fire killed at least 20 North
Vietnamese soldiers and completely disrupted their initial attack.
Pfc. Lozada remained in an exposed position and continued to pour
deadly fire upon the enemy despite the urgent pleas of his comrades
to withdraw.
The enemy continued their assault, attempting to envelop the
outpost. At the same time, enemy forces launched a heavy attack on
the forward west flank of Company A, with the intent to cut them off
from their battalion. Company A was given the order to withdraw.
Pfc. Lozada realized that if he abandoned his position there would
be nothing to hold back the surging North Vietnamese soldiers and
that the entire company withdrawal would be jeopardized. He called
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75. Carlos James Lozada
Private First Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company A, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade
for his comrades to move back and that he would stay and provide
cover for them.
He made this decision realizing that the enemy was converging
on three sides of his position and only meters away, and a delay in
withdrawal meant almost certain death. Pfc. Lozada continued to
deliver a heavy, accurate volume of suppressive fire against the
enemy until he was mortally wounded and had to be carried during
the withdrawal.
His heroic deed served as an example and an inspiration to his
comrades throughout the ensuing four day battle. Pfc. Lozada's
actions are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect
great credit upon himself and his unit.
76. Alfredo Gonzalez
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps,
Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein), FMF
• Vietnam War, near Thua Thien, Republic of Vietnam on
February 4th, 1968
• Entered Service at: San Antonio, Texas
• Birthplace: Edinburg, Texas on May 23rd, 1946
Citation:
While moving by truck convoy along Route No. 1, near the village
of Lang Van Lrong, the marines received a heavy volume of enemy
fire. Sgt. Gonzalez aggressively maneuvered the marines in his
platoon, and directed their fire until the area was cleared of snipers.
Immediately after crossing a river south of Hue, the column was
again hit by intense enemy fire. One of the marines on top of a tank
was wounded and fell to the ground in an exposed position. With
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77. Alfredo Gonzalez
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps,
Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein), FMF
complete disregard for his safety, Sgt. Gonzalez ran through the fire-
swept area to the assistance of his injured comrade. He lifted
him up and though receiving fragmentation wounds during the
rescue, he carried the wounded marine to a covered position for
treatment.
Due to the increased volume and accuracy of enemy fire from a
fortified machinegun bunker on the side of the road, the company
was temporarily halted. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Sgt.
Gonzalez exposed himself to the enemy fire and moved his platoon
along the east side of a bordering rice paddy to a dike directly
across from the bunker. Though fully aware of the danger involved,
he moved to the fire-swept road and destroyed the hostile position
with hand grenades.
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78. Alfredo Gonzalez
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps,
Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein), FMF
Although seriously wounded again on 3 February, he steadfastly
refused medical treatment and continued to supervise his men and
lead the attack. On 4 February, the enemy had again pinned the
company down, inflicting heavy casualties with automatic weapons
and rocket fire. Sgt. Gonzalez, utilizing a number of light antitank
assault weapons, fearlessly moved from position to position firing
numerous rounds at the heavily fortified enemy emplacements.
He successfully knocked out a rocket position and suppressed
much of the enemy fire before falling mortally wounded.
79. M. Sando Vargas Jr.
Major (then Captain), U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War
Company G, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade
• Dai Do, Republic of Vietnam, April 30th to May 2nd, 1968
• Entered Service at: Winslow, Arizona
• Birthplace: Winslow, Arizona on July 29th, 1940
Citation:
On 1 May 1968, though suffering from wounds he had incurred
under heavy enemy fire the preceding day, Maj. Vargas combined
Company G with two other companies and led his men in an attack
on the fortified village of Dai Do.
Exercising expert leadership, he maneuvered his marines across
700 meters of open rice paddy while under intense enemy mortar,
rocket and artillery fire. This obtained a foothold in 2 hedgerows on
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80. M. Sando Vargas Jr.
Major (then Captain), U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War
Company G, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade
the enemy perimeter, only to have elements of his company
become pinned down by the intense enemy fire.
Leading his reserve platoon to the aid of his beleaguered men,
Maj. Vargas inspired his men to renew their relentless advance,
while destroying a number of enemy bunkers. Again wounded by
grenade fragments, he refused aid as he moved about the
hazardous area, reorganizing his unit into a strong defense
perimeter at the edge of the village.
Shortly after the objective was secured, the enemy commenced
a series of counterattacks and probes which lasted throughout the
night but were unsuccessful. Reinforced the following morning, the
marines launched a renewed assault through Dai Do on the village
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81. M. Sando Vargas Jr.
Major (then Captain), U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War
Company G, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade
of Dinh To. The enemy then retaliated with a massive counterattack
resulting in hand-to-hand combat.
Maj. Vargas remained in the open, encouraging and rendering
assistance to his marines when he was hit for the third time in the
3-day battle.
Observing his battalion commander sustain a serious wound, he
disregarded his excruciating pain, crossed the fire-swept area and
carried his commander to a covered position, then resumed
supervising and encouraging his men while simultaneously assisting
in organizing the battalion's perimeter defense.
82. Roy P. Benavides
Master Sergeant, Vietnam War
Detachment B-56, 5th Special Forces Group, Republic of Vietnam
• Vietnam War, west of Loc Ninh on May 2nd, 1968
• Entered Service at: Houston, Texas in June, 1955
• Birthplace: DeWitt County, Cuero, Texas on August 5th,
1935
Citation:
Master Sergeant (then Staff Sergeant) Roy P. Benavidez
distinguished himself by a series of daring and extremely valorous
actions on 2 May 1968 while assigned to Detachment B56, 5th
Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, Republic of
Vietnam.
On the morning of 2 May 1968, a 12-man Special Forces
Reconnaissance Team was inserted by helicopters in a dense jungle
area west of Loc Ninh, Vietnam to gather intelligence information
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83. Roy P. Benavides
Master Sergeant, Vietnam War
Detachment B-56, 5th Special Forces Group, Republic of Vietnam
about confirmed large-scale enemy activity. This area was controlled
and routinely patrolled by the North Vietnamese Army.
After a short period of time on the ground, the team met heavy
enemy resistance, and requested emergency extraction. Three
helicopters attempted extraction, but were unable to land due to
intense enemy small arms and anti-aircraft fire.
Sergeant Benavidez was at the Forward Operating Base in Loc
Ninh, where he voluntarily boarded a returning aircraft to assist in
another extraction attempt. Realizing that all the team members
were either dead or wounded and unable to move to the pickup
zone, he directed the aircraft to a nearby clearing where he jumped
from the hovering helicopter and ran approximately 75 meters under
withering small arms fire to the crippled team.
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84. Roy P. Benavides
Master Sergeant, Vietnam War
Detachment B-56, 5th Special Forces Group, Republic of Vietnam
Prior to reaching the team's position he was wounded in his right
leg, face, and head. Despite these painful injuries, he took charge,
repositioning the team members and directing their fire to facilitate
the landing of an extraction aircraft and then loaded the wounded
and dead team members. He then threw smoke canisters to direct
the aircraft to the team's position.
Despite his severe wounds and under intense enemy fire, he
carried and dragged half of the wounded team members to the
awaiting aircraft. He then provided protective fire by running
alongside the aircraft as it moved to pick up the remaining team
members.
As the enemy's fire intensified, he hurried to recover the body and
classified documents on the dead team leader. When he reached the
leader's body, Sergeant Benavidez was severely wounded by small
arms fire in the abdomen and grenade fragments in his back.
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85. Roy P. Benavides
Master Sergeant, Vietnam War
Detachment B-56, 5th Special Forces Group, Republic of Vietnam
At nearly the same moment, the aircraft pilot was mortally wounded
and his helicopter crashed. Although in extremely critical condition,
Sergeant Benavidez secured the classified documents and made his
way back to the wreckage, where he aided the wounded out of the
overturned aircraft and gathered the stunned survivors into a
defensive perimeter.
Under increasing enemy automatic weapons and grenade fire, he
moved around the perimeter distributing water and ammunition to
his weary men, reinstilling in them a will to live and fight.
Facing a buildup of enemy opposition with a beleaguered team,
Sergeant Benavidez began calling in tactical air strikes and directed
the fire from supporting gunships to suppress the enemy's fire, so to
permit another extraction attempt. He was wounded again in his
thigh while administering first aid to a wounded team member just
before another extraction helicopter was able to land.
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86. Roy P. Benavides
Master Sergeant, Vietnam War
Detachment B-56, 5th Special Forces Group, Republic of Vietnam
On his second trip with the wounded, he was clubbed from
additional wounds to his head and arms before killing his adversary.
He then continued under devastating fire to carry the wounded to
the helicopter. Upon reaching the aircraft, he spotted and killed two
enemy soldiers who were rushing the craft from an angle that
prevented the aircraft door gunner from firing upon them.
With little strength remaining, he made one last trip to the
perimeter to ensure that all classified material had been collected or
destroyed, and to bring in the remaining wounded. Only then, in
extremely serious condition from numerous wounds and loss of
blood, did he allow himself to be pulled into the extraction aircraft.
Sergeant Benavidez' gallant choice to join voluntarily his comrades
who were in critical straits, to expose himself constantly to withering
enemy fire, and his refusal to be stopped despite numerous severe
wounds, saved the lives of at least eight men.
87. Hector Santiago-Colon
Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company B, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
• Vietnam War at Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam
on June 28th, 1968
• Entered Service at: New York, NY
• Birthplace: Salinas, Puerto Rico on December 20th, 1942
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his
life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. Santiago-Colon
distinguished himself at the cost of his life while serving as a gunner
in the mortar platoon of Company B.
While serving as a perimeter sentry, Sp4c. Santiago-Colon heard
distinct movement in the heavily wooded area to his front and flanks.
Immediately he alerted his fellow sentries in the area to move to
their foxholes and remain alert for any enemy probing forces.
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88. Hector Santiago-Colon
Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company B, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
From the wooded area around his position, heavy enemy
automatic weapons and small-arms fire suddenly broke out.
However extreme darkness rendered difficult the precise location
and identification of the hostile force.
Only the muzzle flashes from enemy weapons indicated their
position. Sp4c. Santiago-Colon and the other members of his position
immediately began to repel the attackers, utilizing hand grenades,
antipersonnel mines and small-arms fire.
Due to the heavy volume of enemy fire and exploding grenades
around them, a North Vietnamese soldier was able to crawl,
undetected, to their position. Suddenly, the enemy soldier lobbed a
hand grenade into Sp4c. Santiago-Colon's foxhole. Realizing that
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89. Hector Santiago-Colon
Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company B, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
there was no time to throw the grenade out of his position, Sp4c.
Santiago-Colon retrieved the grenade, tucked it in to his stomach and
absorbed the full impact of the blast.
His heroic self-sacrifice saved the lives of those who occupied the
foxhole with him and provided them with the inspiration to continue
fighting until they had forced the enemy to retreat from the
perimeter. By his gallantry at the cost of his life and in the highest
traditions of the military service, Sp4c. Santiago-Colon has reflected
great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
90. Jose Francisco Jimenez
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War
Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
• Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam on August
28th, 1969
• Entered Service at: Phoenix, Arizona
• Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico on March 20th, 1946
Citation:
L/Cpl. Jimenez' unit came under heavy attack by North
Vietnamese soldiers concealed in well camouflaged emplacements.
L/Cpl. Jimenez reacted by seizing the initiative and plunging forward
toward the enemy positions.
He personally destroyed several enemy personnel and silenced an
antiaircraft weapon. Shouting encouragement to his companions,
L/Cpl. Jimenez continued his aggressive forward movement. He
slowly
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91. Jose Francisco Jimenez
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War
Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
maneuvered to within 10 feet of hostile soldiers who were firing
automatic weapons from a trench and, in the face of vicious enemy
fire, destroyed the position.
Although he was by now the target of concentrated fire from
hostile gunners intent upon halting his assault, L/Cpl. Jimenez
continued to press forward. As he moved to attack another enemy
soldier, he was mortally wounded.
92. Ralph E. Dias
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War
3rd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
• Que Son Mountains, Republic of Vietnam, November
12th, 1969
• Entered Service at: Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
• Birthplace: Shelocta, Indiana County, Pennsylvania on
July 15th, 1950
Citation:
Pfc. Dias was a member of a reaction force, which was pinned
down by enemy fire as they were assisting a platoon. Pfc. Dias
observed that both units were sustaining causalities and initiated an
aggressive assault against the principal machine-gun bunker.
Severely wounded by enemy snipers while charging across the
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93. Ralph E. Dias
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War
3rd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
open area, he pulled himself to the shelter of a nearby rock. Braving
enemy fire for a second time, Pfc. Dias was again wounded. Unable
to walk, he crawled 15 meters to the protection of a rock located
near his objective. Repeatedly exposing himself to intense hostile
fire, he unsuccessfully threw several hand grenades at the
machinegun emplacement.
Still determined to destroy the emplacement, Pfc. Dias again
moved into the open and was wounded a third time by sniper fire. As
he threw a last grenade which destroyed the enemy position, he was
mortally wounded by another enemy round.
94. John P. Baca
Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division
• Phuoc Long Province, Republic of Vietnam on February 10th,
1970
• Entered Service at: Fort Ord, California
• Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island on January 10th, 1949
Citation:
Sp4c. Baca distinguished himself while serving on a recoilless rifle
team during a night ambush mission. A platoon from his company
was sent to investigate the detonation of an automatic ambush
device forward of his unit's main position and soon came under
intense enemy fire from concealed positions along the trail.
Hearing the heavy firing from the platoon position and realizing
that his recoilless rifle team could assist the members of the
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95. John P. Baca
Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division
besieged patrol, Sp4c. Baca led his team through the hail of enemy
fire to a firing position within the patrol's defensive perimeter. As
they prepared to engage the enemy, a fragmentation grenade was
thrown into the midst of the patrol.
Fully aware of the danger to his comrades, Sp4c. Baca
unhesitatingly, and with complete disregard for his own safety,
covered the grenade with his steel helmet and fell on it as the
grenade exploded, thereby absorbing the lethal fragments and
concussion with his body. His gallant action and total disregard for his
personal well-being directly saved 8 men from serious injury or
death.
96. Emilio De La Garza
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War
Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division
• Vietnam War near Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam, April
11th, 1970
• Entered Service at: East Chicago, Indiana
• Birthplace: East Chicago, Indiana on June 23rd, 1949
Citation:
Returning with his squad from a night ambush operation, L/Cpl.
De La Garza joined his platoon commander and another marine in
searching for 2 enemy soldiers who had been observed fleeing for
cover toward a small pond. Moments later, he located 1 of the
enemy soldiers hiding among the reeds and brush.
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97. Emilio De La Garza
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War
Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division
As the 3 marines attempted to remove the resisting soldier from
the pond, L/Cpl. De La Garza observed him pull the pin on a grenade.
Shouting a warning, L/Cpl. De La Garza placed himself between the
other 2 marines and the ensuing blast from the grenade, thereby
saving the lives of his comrades at the sacrifice of his life.
98. Miguel Keith
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War
Combined Action platoon 1-3-2, 111 Marine Amphibious Force
• Quang Ngai province, Republic of Vietnam on May 8th,
1970
• Entered Service at: Omaha, Nebraska
• Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas on June 2nd, 1951
Citation:
During the early morning L/Cpl. Keith was seriously wounded
when his platoon was subjected to a heavy ground attack by a greatly
outnumbering enemy force. Despite his painful wounds, he ran
across the fire-swept terrain to check the security of vital defensive
positions.
Then, while completely exposed to view, he proceeded to deliver
a hail of devastating machine gun fire against the enemy.
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99. Miguel Keith
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War
Combined Action platoon 1-3-2, 111 Marine Amphibious Force
Determined to stop five of the enemy soldiers approaching the
command post, he rushed forward, firing as he advanced.
He succeeded in disposing of three of the attackers and in
dispersing the remaining two. At this point, a grenade detonated
near L/Cpl. Keith, knocking him to the ground and inflicting further
severe wounds.
Fighting pain and weakness from loss of blood, he again braved
the concentrated hostile fire to charge an estimated 25 enemy
soldiers who were massing to attack. The vigor of his assault and his
well-placed fire eliminated 4 of the enemy soldiers while the
remainder fled for cover. During this valiant effort, he was mortally
wounded by an enemy soldier.
100. Louis R. Rocco
Warrant Officer (then Sergeant First Class), U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Advisory Team 162, U.S. Military Assistance Command
• Vietnam War in Northeast of Katum, Republic of Vietnam
on May 24th, 1970
• Entered Service at: Los Angeles, California
• Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 19th,
1938
Citation:
W.O. Rocco distinguished himself when he volunteered to
accompany a medical evacuation team on an urgent mission to
evacuate eight critically wounded Army of the Republic of Vietnam
personnel.
As the helicopter approached the landing zone, it became the
target for intense enemy automatic weapons fire. Disregarding his
own safety, W.O. Rocco identified and placed accurate suppressive fire
on the enemy positions as the aircraft descended toward the
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101. Louis R. Rocco
Warrant Officer (then Sergeant First Class), U.S. Army, Vietnam War
Advisory Team 162, U.S. Military Assistance Command
landing zone. Sustaining major damage from the enemy fire, the
aircraft was forced to crash land, causing WO Rocco to sustain a
fractured wrist and hip and a severely bruised back. Ignoring his
injuries, he extracted the survivors from the burning wreckage,
sustaining burns of his own.
Despite intense enemy fire, W.O. Rocco carried each unconscious
man across through approximately 20 meters of exposed terrain to
the Army of the Republic of Vietnam perimeter, despite his severely
burned hands and broken wrist.
Once inside the friendly position, WO Rocco helped administer first
aid to his wounded comrades until his own wounds caused him to
collapse and lose consciousness. His bravery under fire and intense
devotion to duty were directly responsible for saving three of his
fellow soldiers.
102. Leroy A. Petry
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, Afghanistan War
Company D, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
• Paktya Province, Afghanistan on May 28th, 2008
• Entered Service at: New Mexico
• Birthplace: Santa Fe, New Mexico on July 29th, 1979
Citation:
As a Weapons Squad Leader, Staff Sergeant Petry moved to clear
the courtyard of a house that potentially contained high-value
combatants. While crossing the courtyard, Staff Sergeant Petry and
another Ranger were engaged and wounded by automatic weapons
fire from enemy fighters.
Still under enemy fire, and wounded in both legs, Staff Sergeant
Petry led the other Ranger to cover. He then reported the situation
and engaged the enemy with a hand grenade, providing suppression
as another Ranger moved to his position. The enemy quickly
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103. Leroy A. Petry
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, Afghanistan War
Company D, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
responded by maneuvering closer and throwing grenades.
The first grenade explosion knocked his two fellow Rangers to the
ground and wounded both with shrapnel. A second grenade then
landed only a few feet away from them. Instantly realizing the
danger, Staff Sergeant Petry, unhesitatingly and with complete
disregard for his safety, deliberately and selflessly moved forward,
picked up the grenade, and in an effort to clear the immediate
threat, threw the grenade away from his fellow Rangers.
As he was releasing the grenade it detonated, amputating his right
hand at the wrist and further injuring him with multiple shrapnel
wounds. Although picking up and throwing the live grenade
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104. Leroy A. Petry
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, Afghanistan War
Company D, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
grievously wounded Staff Sergeant Petry, his gallant act undeniably
saved his fellow Rangers from being severely wounded or killed.
Despite the severity of his wounds, Staff Sergeant Petry continued
to maintain the presence of mind to place a tourniquet on his right
wrist before communicating the situation by radio in order to
coordinate support for himself and his fellow wounded Rangers.