Home or Place of Enlistment: Parma, Idaho Start of Tour: July 9, 1969 Killed in Action: March 16, 1970 Location:Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam
REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM GALLANTRY CROSS UNIT CITATION
The award of the Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm by the Republic of Vietnam to HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES ARMY, VIETNAM and its subordinate units for service in Vietnam from 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973.
CITATION: The UNITED STATES ARMY, VIETNAM and subordinate units performed both significantly and heroically while serving in the Republic of Vietnam from 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. This dedicated and magnificent force was able to endure great sacrifices and overcome every difficulty while assisting the Vietnamese people in their struggle against a determined Communist aggressor. Its valor on the field of combat contributed significantly toward establishing an American military heritage which will no doubt prove difficult to either equal or surpass. By an outstanding performance of duty in all its endeavors, this efficient military organization was able to successfully complete such large-scale operations as MASHER, BIRMINGHAM, CEDAR FALLS and JUNCTION CITY against a determined and often well-equipped North Vietnamese Army force. In addition to its aforementioned exploits, the UNITED STATES ARMY, VIETNAM will be long remembered for its direct support role to the Republic of Vietnam Troops who were actively engaged in the destruction of Communist military base camps and supply depots in both Cambodia and Laos. Its contribution toward the economical development of Vietnam was of sufficiently noteworthy scale as to endear the memory of this well-tried and proven force in the hearts of all peoples of South Vietnam. Through the interjection of numerous civic action programs, the UNITED STATES ARMY, VIETNAM was able to depart Southeast Asia with a feeling of true accomplishment. Its many sacrifices in that part of the world will have assured the Vietnamese government that it may reign over a free and democratic populace without fear of Communist aggression or takeover. The truly remarkable accomplishments of the UNITED STATES ARMY, VIETNAM have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.
REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CIVIL ACTION UNIT CITATION
The Civil Actions Medal, First Class has been awarded by the Government of the Republic of Vietnam for outstanding service during the period 1 January 1966 through 21 January 1970 to:
THE 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION AND ITS ASSIGNED AND ATTACHED UNITS
CITATION: While conducting operations in the Republic of Vietnam since January 1966, the 25th Infantry Division achieved many brilliant feats in combat and destroyed numerous Communist strongholds in the Provinces of Hau Nghia, Gia Dinh, Tay Ninh, Long An, and Binh Duong. In keeping with the finest traditions of good will, devotion to duty and mutual support in the struggle against the enemy the 25th Infantry Division began the difficult task of a civil affairs program and gained excellent results. The distinguished accomplishments of the Division included supply of building materials for 6500 houses and distributed 600 tons of food, 50 tons of other materials, 40,000 toys, and hundreds of thousands of tools for use by refugees. Other projects undertaken by the Division included construction of 81 dispensaries, 550 kilometers of highway, and 50 bridges and repair of 140 schools and 100 churches and temples. In the area of medical assistance, countless individuals were examined, treated, and provided medicine, while medical training was conducted in over 250 villages and hamlets. Materials were also supplied to Vietnamese Regional and Popular Forces to maintain outposts and a system of self-defense. Along with the brilliant achievements mentioned above, the 25th Infantry Division greatly enhanced the Republic of Vietnam’s ability to conduct operations against a Communist aggressor as well as construct programs to build up their native country.