Individual Awards

Individual Award Winners

Navy Cross

John Rogers Roland Jr, LTJG 28 January 1969 PCF 35

Citation:

"The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John Rogers Roland, Jr. (701984), Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism on 28 January 1969 while serving as Officer in Charge of Patrol Craft Fast THIRTY-FIVE (PCF-35), Coastal Squadron ONE, Task Force ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN (TF-115), during combat operations against communist aggressor forces in Kien Hoa Province, Republic of Vietnam. Accompanied by PCF-100, Lieutenant (j.g.) Roland conducted a daring daylight probe into a narrow canal off the Ham Luong River, deep into enemy-held territory. After completing a devastatingly effective gunfire mission, both boats were caught in a deadly cross-fire from a numerically-superior Viet Cong force entrenched in both banks of the canal. PCF-100 sustained two serious B-41 rocket hits which wounded the Officer in Charge and one crew member, and knocked them over the side. The helmsman of PCF-100, blinded by heavy smoke, was unaware of this situation and proceeded out of the canal. Upon observing the situation, and realizing the grave danger of the two stricken men, Lieutenant (j.g.) Roland unhesitatingly placed his boat between the two men and the bank in an effort to protect them from further injury. Due to the severity, volume, and accuracy of the enemy fire, he found it necessary to make several passes before stopping and pulling his two wounded comrades aboard PCF-35. Lieutenant (j.g.) Roland's rescue efforts were undaunted by the fact that his boat had received a direct hit from a rocket-propelled grenade round; he directed the operation to a successful climax despite the intense enemy opposition. Through his inspiring personal leadership, his composure under extremely heavy fire, and his disregard for his own personal safety, he was instrumental in saving the lives of his two stricken comrades. By his daring action and loyal devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal risk, Lieutenant (j.g.) Roland upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Silver Star

Alton Raybou Gunter, EN2	27 March 1966	PCF 26

James Howard Akers, BMSN	12 May 1968	PCF 98
*Citation:*
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the Viet Cong while serving as twin fifty-caliber machine gunner of a Swift Boat (PCF-98) attached to Coastal Squadron ONE in the Mekong Delta, Republic of Vietnam. On 12 May 1968, Seaman Akers' Swift Boat, in company with PCF-102, pursued an evading enemy waterborne craft into the Bo De River, an area of known and intense enemy activity. As they closed upon the enemy craft, both Swift Boats came under intense 57 mm recoilless and automatic weapons fire from both densely jungled riverbanks, and PCF-98 was immediately hit by two recoilless rifle and numerous small arms rounds. While aggressively returning fire at the enemy, Seaman Akers' position was hit by an exploding recoilless rifle round, jamming one of the twin fifty-caliber machine guns, tearing off his right shoulder and inflicting numerous and serious wounds to his stomach, back and legs. Ignoring the agonizing pain of his wounds, and the continuous loss of blood, Seaman Akers refused to leave his battle station. He cleared the remaining gun, and directed devastating fire on to the enemy firing positions until an explosion knocked him unconscious to the deck below. Seaman Akers lead the assault with his superbly accurate fire, permitting the combined firepower of the Swifts to locate and silence the enemy. Seaman Aker's selfless heroism, bold initiative and extraordinary determination, combined to save his shipmates and his craft from certain destruction. He was that day a masterful gunner and a heroic figure. His actions reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

William Charles Martin, ENS	24 February 1969	PCF 67

Terrance William Costello III, LT	8 March 1969	PCF 38

Vern Earl Ratcliff, GMGSN	8 March 1969	PCF 38

Ronald Lee Wood Sr, EN2	19 March 1969	PCF 101

Arnold Louis Gellis, RD3	21 March 1969	PCF 99

William Edward Franke, LTJG

Charles Albert Adler Jr, LT

Navy and Marine Corps Medal

David Garner Wilbourne, LTJG	14 November 1966	PCF 77
Richard Lewis Jacoby, EN3

	Bronze Star

	Wilbur Lee Fry, LTJG	23 December 1967	PCF 88
	*Citation:*
	"For heroic achievement in connection with operations against the enemy while leading an armed reaction squad in Qui Nhon, Republic of Vietnam. During the early pre-dawn hours of 23 December 1967, the U. S. Naval Support Activity, Detachment Qui Nhon came under attack from Viet Cong forces. The enemy succeeded in penetrating the base defensive perimeter and destroyed a Vietnamese Navy junk and a large U. S. Navy enlisted barracks. The enemy then attacked personnel in the area with hand grenades and automatic weapons fire. Lieutenant (junior grade) FRY volunteered to lead an armed Squad to the scene of the action. Upon arrival at the scene he exposed himself to enemy fire and directed his men in evacuating friendly casualties. Throughout the engagement Lieutenant (junior grade) FRY with complete disregard for his own personal safety, remained in the area of enemy fire to personally direct the Medical Evacuation helicopters. His professional competence and composed leadership under fire resulted in the expeditious recovery, treatment and evacuation of all wounded personnel. Lieutenant (junior grade) FRY's exemplary initiative and courageous actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Lieutenant (junior grade) FRY is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

	Richard Alan Trussoni, EN3	24 November 1968	PCF 72
	*Citation:*
	"For Meritorious Achievement while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors on the Bo De River. On 24 November 1968, Petty Officer TRUSSONI was serving as after gunner on Patrol Craft Fast 72. After entering the river, Patrol Craft Fast 72 came under a withering hail of enemy machine gun, recoilless rifle and semi-automatic weapons fire from both banks of the river which seriously wounded the Officer in Charge of Patrol Craft Fast 72. Petty Officer TRUSSONI, seeing his Officer in Charge bleeding profusely from the severed leg, turned over his machinegun to the loader and went to his Officer in Charge's aid. Petty Officer TRUSSONI applied a tourniquet to the severed leg with his belt and applied pressure on vital arterial points to slow the loss of blood. He remained with his Officer in Charge, relaying orders to the helmsman and continuing first aid treatment despite the fact that no cover was available. Petty Officer TRUSSONI's quick reaction, devotion to duty and courage under fire saved the life of his Officer in Charge and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Petty Officer TRUSSONI is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

	Ronald Dean Krushe, QM1	11 February 1969	PCF 60
	Citation:
	"For heroic achievement while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam during Operation SEA LORDS. On 11 February 1969, Petty Officer KRUSHE was a crew member on a river patrol boat when the boat was hit and severely damaged in an enemy initiated fire fight. although momentarily stunned, he quickly regained his weapon and directed extremely accurate and effective return fire on the enemy positions. Turning his attention to damage control measures after withdrawal from the enemy controlled waterway, he significantly contributed to the saving of the boat. Petty Officer KRUSHE's exemplary professionalism, courage under fire and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Petty Officer KRUSHE is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

	Joseph Roland LaVoie II, QM1	March 1969	PCF 46
	Citation:
	"For meritorious service while serving with Coastal Divisions 13 and 14 engaged in armed conflict against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam. From October 1967 to March 1969, Petty Officer LAVOIE conducted over two hundred combat patrols while helping to enforce the endless anti-infiltration effort of Operation Market Time. He participated in numerous naval gunfire support missions both in support of friendly forces and harassment fire on known Viet Cong positions. He came under enemy fire on several occasions. He was involved in Operation SEA LORDS and volunteered for skimmer operations which consisted of in close surveillance and interdiction of Viet Cong in their own sanctuaries. Petty Officer LAVOIE's extensive knowledge of the patrol areas and his dedication to the United States' efforts to assist the Vietnamese people in obtaining self-determination was an outstanding example to the officers and men of his command. Petty Officer LAVOIE's outstanding professionalism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Petty Officer LAVOIE is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

	Russell Arthur Puppe, LT	August 1969	PCF 51
	Citation:
	"For meritorious service while serving with Coastal Squadron ONE engaged in armed conflict against The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam from September 1968 to August 1969. As part of Task Force 115 Operation MARKET TIME and Operation SEA LORDS, Lieutenant PUPPE participated in over one hundred combat patrols in the coastal waters and adjoining rivers and canals of the Republic of Vietnam. He boarded and searched countless junks and sampans, provided naval gunfire support and inserted and extracted friendly forces in hostile territory. As officer in tactical command, while simultaneously directing his own inshore patrol craft, he personally led numerous raids into the dangerous waterways in lower An Xuyen Province. His efforts were instrumental in the death or capture of numerous aggressors and in the destruction or capture of enemy supplies and material. Lieutenant PUPPE's personal courage in the face of enemy fire, exemplary leadership and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Lieutenant PUPPE is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

	Ray Lewis Ballew, ENS	23 September 1969	PCF 99
	Citation:
	"For Heroic Achievement while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam. On 23 September 1969, Ensign BALLEW was serving as officer in charge of an inshore patrol craft which was requested to conduct an emergency extraction of Vietnamese Regional Force Troops. He skillfully maneuvered his craft to a point on the beach and commenced extraction of the force. Suddenly, enemy forces attacked with heavy automatic weapons and small arms fire from several positions. Rather than abandon the exposed force, he remained beached to complete the extraction. Despite the fact that rounds were striking his craft, he exposed himself to the hostile fire to aid several of the troops on board. His aggressive initiative and coolness under fire were instrumental in effecting the successful extraction. Ensign BALLEW's outstanding performance of duty was in keeping with the highest tradtions of the United States Naval Service." The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.

	William Lynn Rogers, LTJG	October 1970	PCF 37
	Citation:
	"For meritorious service while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam from November 1969 to October 1970. While serving as an Officer in Charge of inshore patrol craft attached to Coastal Divisions Eleven, Thirteen and Fourteen, Lieutenant (junior grade) ROGERS participated in over ninety combat patrols and engaged the enemy on thirteen occasions in conjunction with Operations MARKET TIME, SEA LORDS, SEA FLOAT and BARRIER REEF. During those patrols, he boarded and searched numerous junks and sampans, interdicted cross river traffic, enforced curfew, inserted and extracted friendly forces in hostile territory and provided fire support for besieged units and outposts. In addition, his craft participated in Operation TRAN HUNG DAO XI in Cambodia in May 1970. On 1 December 1969, while patrolling the lower Co Chien river, he received an urgent request for assistance from a friendly platoon on Long Hoa island which had come under hostile fire from a large enemy force. Responding immediately, he brought in reinforcements and called in tactical air support and medical evacuation helicopters. He then directed his craft in the contact area for over six hours, while coordinating air and ground units, and finally extracted the friendly ground forces from the island. Lieutenant (junior grade) ROGERS' professionalism, devotion to duty and courage under fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.

	Billy Keith Hyde, BM1
	Edward John Bergin, LTJG	15 July 1967	PCF 79
	Bobby Don Carver Sr, BM1	6 December 1967	PCF 79
	Terrance William Costello III, LTJG
	Larry James Balok, LTJG
	Lawrence Charles Stoneberg, LTJG
	George Milton Elliott, LCDR
	Michael Thomas Brown, LT
	David Robert Hemenway, SN
	Jimmy Wyatt Sanford, RD3
	Fred Steven Prysock, GMG3
	Donavon Clark Current, LT
	Robert Hugh Emery, LTJG
	Larry Wayne Hoffmaster, EN3
	Richard M. Madison, GMG3
	Clayton George Zucker, LT
	Charles Roland Richardson, BM3
	Douglas Scott Martin, LTJG
	Joseph William Streuli, LCDR
	Thomas William Yankura, LT
	Harold Webster Gehman, LT
	Francis Linus Gunther, LT
	Francis Quentin Lopiccolo, QM1
	Donald Glenn Droz, LTJG
	Daniel Salinas II, LTJG
	Charles Russell Gibson, LTJG
	William Albert Shumadine, LTJG
	Gordon Franklin Gilbert Jr, LT
	John Joseph Billowitz, LTJG
	Alfred Jesse French III, ENS	8 March 1969	PCF 9
	Delbert Louis Sandusky, QM1
	Thomas Michael Belodeau, RDSN
	Medeiros, BM2
	Wayne Dean Langhofer, BM2
	Robert Eugene Hornberger, GMG3
	Richard L. Baumberger Jr, BM3
	Erhardt, EN2
	David Marion Alston, GMG2
	Richard John Lamberson Jr, GMG3
	James Joseph Feder, LTJG
	Michael L. Keating, LTJG
	Norman Joseph Pattarozzi, LTJG
	Thomas Jene Elliott, LTJG
	John Carl McKinley, LTJG
	Robert Benedict Fiore, LT
	Robert Roy Derbenti, LTJG
	Gerald Leon Mayes, LT
	Edson Joseph Rood, LT
	James McKenney Will, LTJG
	Charles Louis Volk Jr, LT
	Robert Tim Guard, LTJG
	Harold Francis Amerau Jr, LT
	Donald P. Armstrong, LTJG
	Wade Rowland Sanders, LTJG
	Forrest W. Dahlstet, LT
	B. Cannon, LTJG
	Charles Albert Adler Jr, LT
	Donavon Clark Current, LT
	Stacy Lewie Parrish, GMG1
	Walker, GMGSN
	Stuart Richard Albertson, EN1
	Steve Ralph Luke, BM2
	Tucker, EN1
	John Raymond Hartkemeyer, EN2
	Ernest Judson Kittle III, QM3
	Dewey Wayne Thedford, GMG3
	James J. Bredenko, BM3
	Merrill, RD3
	John Joseph Billowitz, LTJG
	Hubert Weldon Bishop Jr, BM2
	Frederick James Brush Jr, LT
	Angelo Joseph Caraffa Jr, EN2
	Roger K. Cook, BM3
	Corbett, LTJG
	Crowley, LTJG
	Daly, LTJG
	Vincent Jay Feuerborn, LT
	Charles Russell Gibson, LTJG
	Hallock, LTJG
	William E. Halpin, LT
	Hendrickson, LTJG
	Tommy Lloyd Hovland, LTJG
	Charles Michael Janner, GMG3
	Melvin Julian Lien, QM2
McCarthy, LTJG
Harvey William Miller, RD3
Clarence William Nairmore, EN3
James Newell, LTJG
John Ellis O'Neill, LTJG
Robert Alan Scattergood, LTJG
Archie Whiting Shuford Jr, GMG3
Smith, QM1
Snyder, RD3
Gary Lee Suarez, LTJG
Kenneth Frank Tryner, LTJG
Leslie Lyle Vorpahl, RD3
Robert Thomas Wedge Jr, QM1
West, RD2
Robert Shelton White Jr, LTJG
Elmo Russell Zumwalt III, LTJG
Morton Strahan Hodgson III, ENS
Richard Colton Kern, LTJG
Gregory Vincent Cybulski, RD3	8 March 1969	PCF 38

	Purple Heart

	Charles David Lloyd, LTJG	14 February 1966	PCF 4
	Robert Russell Johnson, RM3	14 February 1966	PCF 4
	Joaquin Charles Rodriguez, EN2	14 February 1966	PCF 4
	Tommy Edward Hill, BM2	14 February 1966	PCF 4
	Dayton Luther Rudisill, GMG2	14 February 1966	PCF 4
	David Joseph Boyle, SN	14 February 1966	PCF 4
	Raleigh Lee Godley, BM2	22 May 1966	PCF 41
	Robert Lee Keim, RM3	22 May 1966	PCF 41
	Charles Bennett Lindwall, LTJG	17 July 1966	PCF 58
	Stuart Michael Novak, LTJG	18 October 1966	PCF 9
	Hubert Tuck Jr, BM2	18 October 1966	PCF 9
	Gale Jackson Hays, EN2	18 October 1966	PCF 9
	Eugene Lawrence Self, QM3	18 October 1966	PCF 9
	Lucio Garcia Valdez, RM3	18 October 1966	PCF 9
	Alvin Lee Levan, GMGSN	25 October 1966	PCF 87
	Kemper Swanson Billings, BM1	29 October 1966	PCF 56
	Harry Giles Brock, BM3	15 November 1966	PCF 77
	Bruce Allan Timmons, RM3	15 November 1966	PCF 77
	Willy Scott Baker, MRC	15 November 1966	PCF 77
	Gary Wayne Friedmann, SN	11 March 1967	PCF 39
	Scott E. Meide, ??EN??	11 March 1967	PCF 39
	Dennis Ray Puckett, GMGSN	29 March 1967	PCF 63
	Robert Kevin Bolger, LTJG	14 May 1967	PCF 99
	James Dennis Wiggins, QM1	14 May 1967	PCF 99
	Michael Allen Malacky, EN1	14 May 1967	PCF 99
	Joseph Allen Theep, SN	14 May 1967	PCF 99
	Doug Daves, GMG3	14 May 1967	PCF 99
	Thomas Adams Mason, LTJG	20 June 1967	PCF 49
	Robert Gayle Griffith, LTJG	31 July 1967	PCF 46
	William Henry Murphy III, LTJG	19 November 1967	Unknown
	Bobby Don Carver Sr, BM1	6 December 1967	PCF 79
	Robert M. Christian, BM1	22 December 1967	PCF 90
	Wilbur Lee Fry, LTJG	23 December 1967	PCF 88
	Carl Raymond Goodfellow, EN2	23 December 1967	PCF 88
	Larry Allen Guffey, EN2	3 January 1968	PCF 9
	Keith Milford Arndt, LTJG	29 January 1968	PCF 62
	James Anthony "Mike" Drew, QM1	29 January 1968	PCF 62
	James Allen Shaffran, BM3	29 January 1968	PCF 62
	George Thomas Krigbaum, GMG3	7 February 1968	PCF 65
	James Patrick Thomas, RD3	16 February 1968	PCF 10
	Eugene Lewis Ulmer, GMG2	1 March 1968	PCF 48
	Galliher, ENFN	1 March 1968	PCF 48
	John David Davis, LTJG	16 June 1968	PCF 19
	John Robert Anderegg, GMGSA	16 June 1968	PCF 19
	Billy Stanley Armstrong, GMG2	16 June 1968	PCF 19
	Frank Bowman, QM2	16 June 1968	PCF 19
	Anthony Gordon Chandler, BM2	16 June 1968	PCF 19
	Edward Cruz Cruz, EN2	16 June 1968	PCF 19
	Gary Allen Gerhard, GMGSN	4 July 1968	PCF 62
	Donavon Clark Current, LTJG	23 July 1968	PCF 28
	Gerald Dever Pochel, RD3	4 September 1968	PCF 96
	John Patrick McDermott, BM2	7 September 1968	PCF 98
	Ronald Edward Greene, EN2	16 September 1968	PCF 70
	Michael Thomas Brown, LT	4 October 1968	PCF 93
	David L. Clayton, QM2	4 October 1968	PCF 93
	Richard Charles Simon, BM3	3 November 1968	PCF 50
	David Louis Merrill, EN2	6 November 1968	PCF 70
	Richard Courtney Wallace, LTJG	8 November 1968	PCF 89
	Peter Paul Blasko Jr, BM3	8 November 1968	PCF 89
	Stephen Thomas Volz, BM3	8 November 1968	PCF 89
	John Wallace Wyatt, GMGSN	8 November 1968	PCF 89
	Robert Phillip Salter, STG2	13 November 1968	PCF 94
	Joseph Larry Ponder, GMG3	24 November 1968	PCF 31
	Robert W. McGowan, QM3	24 November 1968	PCF 31
James William Harwood, LTJG	24 November 1968	PCF 72
Steve Ralph Luke, BM2	6 December 1968	PCF 36
William Alexander Publicover, GMG3	10 December 1968	PCF 20
Fred Richard Cooper, BM3	10 December 1968	PCF 20
Robert Hugh Emery, LTJG	17 December 1968	PCF 51
John Raymond Hartkemeyer, EN2	17 December 1968	PCF 51
Ernest Judson Kittle III, QM3	17 December 1968	PCF 51
David Dewayne Hoover, QM2	25 December 1968	PCF 6
Steven Michael Gardner, GMGSN	29 December 1968	PCF 44
Gerald Robert Horrell, BM3	5 January 1969	PCF 21
Francis John Stevens Jr, BM3	11 January 1969	PCF 6
Larry Thiele, BM3	13 January 1969	PCF 10
Rue, GMGSN	13 January 1969	PCF 10
John Earl Moon, GMGSN	20 January 1969	PCF 10
Gerald Burnett O'Grady III, LTJG	28 January 1969	PCF 100
James Thomas Lloyd Jr, RD3	28 January 1969	PCF 100
Edward Robert Peck Jr, LTJG	29 January 1969	PCF 94
David Marion Alston, GMG2	29 January 1969	PCF 94
Michael Ellis Coyle, QM2	11 February 1969	PCF 53
Ronald Dean Krushe, QM1	11 February 1969	PCF 60
William Charles Martin, ENS	24 February 1969	PCF 67
James Ray Hodges, QM1	24 February 1969	PCF 67
William Patrick Walters, GMG3	24 February 1969	PCF 67
Larry D. Jorgensen, EN2	24 February 1969	PCF 67
Dale P. Osborne, RD3	24 February 1969	PCF 67
Terrence William Costello III, LT	8 March 1969	PCF 38
Gregory Vincent Cybulski, RD3	8 March 1969	PCF 38
Bryan Walter Kowalczyk, GMG3	8 March 1969	PCF 38
Daniel Salinas II, LTJG	8 March 1969	PCF 5
Kenneth R. Poole, EN2	8 March 1969	PCF 5
Larry G. Potter, QM2	8 March 1969	PCF 5
Donald E. Bradley, RD3	8 March 1969	PCF 9
Wilson, EN?	10 March 1969	PCF 13
Richard Wayne Pees, LTJG	13 March 1969	PCF 3
Earl Nathan Hollister, GMG3	13 March 1969	PCF 3
Leslie Lyle Vorpahl, RD3	13 March 1969	PCF 3
Walter Wolfe, GMG3	13 March 1969	PCF 3
Kenneth Frank Tryner, ENS	13 March 1969	PCF 3
Freddie Lee Arp, EN2	13 March 1969	PCF 3
Harry Leo Cannon, RD2	12 April 1969	PCF 31
Donald Glenn Droz, LTJG	12 April 1969	PCF 43
David Louis Bauer, BM3	12 April 1969	PCF 45
Lawrence Dewey Hortt, GMGSN	12 April 1969	PCF 45
Thomas Eugene Holloway, QM3	12 April 1969	PCF 51
Richard L. Baumberger Jr, BM3	5 May 1969	PCF 9
Jerry Joel Vogel, BM3	5 May 1969	?PCF 22?
Richard William Stindl, GMG3	15 May 1969	PCF 51
Dewey Russell Decker, EN3	15 May 1969	PCF 51
Robert Alan Thompson, BM3	19 May 1969	PCF 59
RD2 Kenneth Peter West	22 June 1969	Unknown
Albert Mark Fransen Jr, EN3	2 July 1969	PCF 87
Glen Cameron Keene Jr, GMG3	2 July 1969	PCF 87
Charles Ray Coburn, SN	2 July 1969	PCF 87
Stephen Joseph Penta, GMG3	12 August 1969	PCF 57
James Lowry Kendall, QM2	19 August 1969	PCF 62
William Taber Ferris III, ENS	3 September 1969	PCF 10
Roy F. McCord, QM2	3 September 1969	PCF 10
Toby Talbert, EN3	3 September 1969	PCF 10
William Homer Jennings, ENS	4 September 1969	PCF 82
Richard Allan Buck, RD3	5 September 1969	Unknown
Richard Laverne Wissler Jr, QM2	2 October 1969	PCF 27
Kenneth Dean Norton, LTJG	7 October 1969	PCF 61
Stephen Alfred Hansen, LTJG	16 October 1969	PCF 54
Jesse Warren Rushing, QM2	11 November 1969	PCF 17
Robert Shelton White Jr, LTJG	4 December 1969	PCF 50
Roy David White, BM3	4 December 1969	PCF 50
Thomas R. Terfehr, QM3	4 December 1969	PCF 50
Martin Stephen Doherty, RD3	4 December 1969	PCF 50
Patrick L. Evans, LTJG	4 December 1969	PCF 56
John Robert Phillips, EN2	4 December 1969	PCF 51
Denis Francis Daly, LTJG	30 December 1969	PCF 3
Robert Thomas Wedge Jr, QM1	30 December 1969	PCF 3
Craig Ward Haines, RD3	17 February 1970	PCF 22
Freddie Lee Edwards Jr, BM2	21 February 1970	PBR 8132
Frederick Donald Snyder, RD3	17 May 1970	PCF 64
Lanny Howard Buroff, QM2	6 July 1970	PCF 40
Richard Allan Buck, RD3	5 September 1970	PCF 695
Joseph Peter Jurgella, QM1	25 October 1970	PCF 59
Richard Paul Shade, EN2	12 November 1970	PCF 87
John William Oberster, GMGSA	12 November 1970	PCF 87
Allen Edward Cott Jr, RDSN
Bobby G. Neal, BM3
Charles Alvin Rearick, BM3
Geoffrey Warren Hale, RDSN
Thomas Ray Blakley, EN2
Arnold Lynn Yoas, EN2
Jerry Earl Menikheim, LT
Charles Gregory Pfeifer, LTJG
Richard S. Holleran, LTJG
Terrance William Costello III, LTJG
Whitney O. Smith, BT3
Robert Roy Derbenti, LTJG
Harold Francis Amerau Jr, LT
Jerry Earl Menikheim, LTJG
Robert Hugh Emery, LTJG
James Howard Akers, BM3
Meyer, BM3
Ritzmand, QM2
Frederick Samuel Pethes, EN2
Cogdill, ENFN
Wicks, GMGC
Tucker, EN1
Brent Michael Trathen, QM2
Chester Bennett Bishop Jr, GMGSN
Joseph Francis Patton Jr, LTJG
Edward Earl Kesselring, BM2
Jennings Bryan Rogerson II, BM3
Vern Earl Ratcliff, GMGSN
John Hart Davis, GMGSN
Brown, RD3
John W. Bishop, LTJG
Clyde L. Pilgrim, BM3
Michael Manno, QM3
James Joseph Galvin, LTJG
Gordon Franklin Gilbert Jr, LT
Lee, GMGSN
Donald Wayne Matras, ENFN
Billy Ray Burgess, EN3
Robert Wayne Harris, GMG2
Sealachek, RD3
Danny Lee Anderson, EN2
Watkins, EN1
Michael James Demske, GMG3
Barnes, RM3
Robert W. Hildreth, LTJG
Eugene Kenneth Thorson, EN2
Ramiro Soto Gonzales, RD3
Lindquist, HM2
Givens, BM2
George Edward Bobb III, RD3
Wayne Dean Langhofer, BM2
James Barry Bogart, EN3
Rood, LTJG
Williams, ENS
Joseph R. Kastner, QM2
Robert Eugene Hornberger, GMG2
Thomas, GMG2
David George Marquardson, QM2
Robert L. Ellis, RD3
William Ernest Kirkland, BM2
Anthony Ronald Marvic, EN2
Don Renshaw, EN3
Ammon Earl Ward Jr, GMG3
Richard James McCann, LTJG
Asbill, RD2
Hayes, BM2
MacDonald, EN2
Alfred L. Alvarado, GMG2
Russell Arthur Puppe, LTJG
Charles George Cox, BM3
David Sumpter, RD2
Miller, RD2
David Everett Fultz, EN2
Lambert, RD1
James Arthur Dean, QM2
Rodney Ansen Cowee, BM3
Jay Newman, BM3
Kenneth Edward Ehrhardt Jr, EN2
Michael James Demske, GMG3
Edward John Morgan, LTJG
Boelsems, EN2
Michael Charles Lohnes, ENS
Steven John Carroll, ENS
Gary Erwin Erlandson, TM2
Baker, RD2
William Cody Garlow, LTJG
Reginald Grimm Ritter, EN2
John S. McFarland, BM2
Charles R. Rabel, LTJG
John N. Duffy, BM3
Gary Lee Carpenter, GMG3
Charles Joseph Noll, GMG2
Earl Nathan Hollister, GMG3
George Martin Lambeth, QM2
Robert Earl Nowlin, GMG3
Contino, HMC
Craig, EN1
Henry Berman III, QM2
Darryl Stephen Skuce, GMG2
Michael Scott Phelan, GMG3
Donald Wesley Harvell, EN1
Weaver, EN2
Weaver, ENS
Tobey, GMG3
Ronald K. Woods, BM3
Stopkowitz, QM2
Russell Kern, RD3
Charles Russell Gibson, LTJG
James L. Rubenstein, LTJG
Richard L. Palmer, GMG3
Thomas M. McCambridge, GMG3
Alfred Jesse French III LTJG
Robert Ray Clay, RDSN
Forrest Dennis Whitegon, EN3
Charles E. Florence, GMG3
Alfonso Abrego Garza, RD3
David Robert Hemenway, RD3
Hooker, HM1
Hudman, EN3
Linch, RDSN
D.K. Loren, BM3
Lukasiewicz, GMG3
McCarthy, LTJG
Kevin Tee McKeeman, RDSN
Rogers, RDSN
Simmerman, EN2
Charles A. Stratton, BM2

	Navy Commendation Medal

	Allen Clark LoBean, GMGSN	9 April 1967	PCF 15
	Citation:
	"For meritorious achievement while serving as a gunner on PCF-15 during an armed engagement with enemy forces on the Troung Giang River in the Republic of Vietnam on 9 April 1967. PCF-15 was acting as a blocking force for a sweep by U. S. Marines when a group of Viet Cong were observed moving up to attack a Marine platoon a quarter mile away. When PCF-15 closed the shoreline, the enemy opened fire with automatic weapons and small arms. Seaman LOBEAN, as forward gunner, immediately returned the fire with devastating accuracy, completely silencing the enemy positions. A Marine reconnaissance patrol searching the area after the engagement discovered eight enemy killed, three wounded and an assortment of abandoned weapons. Seaman LOBEAN's exceptional performance contributed significantly to aborting a surprise attack on a friendly unit and to routing the enemy force. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Seaman LOBEAN is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

	James Fulcher Tune, LTJG	October 1967	PCF 24
	Citation:
	"For meritorious achievement during operations against Communist insurgent forces while assigned to Coastal Division THIRTEEN based at Cat Lo in the Republic of Vietnam. As Officer-in-Charge of a SWIFT crew, Lieutenant (junior grade) TUNE conducted over 130 combat surveillance patrols in the shallow, hazardous coastal waters of the South China Sea. During these patrols, he boarded and searched hundreds of sampans and junks, contributing immeasurably to efforts designed to halt infiltration of men and materials into South Vietnam. On many occasions, Lieutenant (junior grade) TUNE participated in combat actions. On 9 November 1966, he was deployed to a patrol area midway between Cat Lo and Cam Ranh Bay to test and evaluate the utilization of a DER as a PCF support ship. As a result of his evaluations and recommendations, procedures were established that are in daily use in this patrol area. While conducting a sounding survey at the mouth of the Co Chien River, Lieutenant (junior grade) TUNE's PCF was taken under automatic weapons and small arms fire. He directed such accurate and devastating return fire that he was able to complete his survey without further incident. As Operations Officer for Coastal Division THIRTEEN, Lieutenant (junior grade) TUNE's tireless efforts resulted in his division meeting all assigned commitments. His professional performance and loyal devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest tradition of the United States Naval Service." Lieutenant (junior grade) TUNE is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

	James Lindy Miller, RD1	30 October 1968	PCF 94
	Citation:
	"For meritorious achievement in connection with Market Time operations in the Rach Duong Khec River on 30 October 1968. During the early hours of the morning, Inshore Patrol Craft 94 was completing the third and final intrusion of inland waterways for the purpose of gathering intelligence information concerning navigation and activity in enemy held territory. Petty Officer MILLER was manning an M-79 grenade launcher on the bow of the boat when the unit suddenly came under intense enemy automatic weapons and recoilless rifle fire from bunkers on the port bank less than one hundred feet away. In spite of his exposed position, Petty Officer MILLER began a devastating barrage of grenades on the enemy positions. His quick actions and extreme accuracy destroyed the bunker and silenced the enemy weapons. Through the continued hail of enemy bullets, Petty Officer MILLER manned his post until the unit successfully cleared the area. His courage under fire and exemplary professionalism were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Petty Officer MILLER is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

	Jack Brent Shamley, SN	24 November 1968	PCF 31
	Citation:
	"For meritorious service while serving with Coastal Division ELEVEN engaged in armed conflict against Viet Cong communist aggressors in An Xuyen Province, Republic of Vietnam on 24 November 1968. Seaman SHAMLEY was loader on the after machine gun in Inshore Patrol Craft 31 on a pre-planned gunfire mission on the Song Bo De River. Shortly after entering the river, the five boat task unit, of which Inshore Patrol Craft 31 was a part, came under intense enemy recoilless rifle fire, automatic weapons and heavy machine gun fire from both banks of the river. Inshore Patrol Craft 31 received several hits in the initial volley of enemy fire which seriously wounded the helmsman and the forward machine gunner. Seaman SHAMLEY relieved the gunner on the after mount and, completely exposed to the intense enemy fire, continued suppressing fire throughout the engagement. With the forward machine gun inactive, Seaman SHAMLEY provided the only defense of his boat as the units fought clear of the "kill zone". Seaman SHAMLEY's courage under fire, devotion to duty and exemplary professionalism were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Seaman SHAMLEY is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

	Craig Leo Tiernan, RD3	24 November 1968	PCF 72
	Citation:
	"For meritorious service while serving with Coastal Division ELEVEN engaged in armed conflict against Viet Cong communist aggressors in An Xuyen Province, Republic of Vietnam on 24 November 1968. Petty Officer TIERNAN was M-60 machine gunner aboard Patrol Craft Fast seventy two on the Bo De River proceeding to a pre-planned gunfire mission. The five boat unit came under intense enemy recoilless rifle fire, heavy machine gun fire and automatic weapons fire shortly after entering the river. The initial volley of fire seriously wounded the Officer in Charge of Patrol Craft Fast seventy two and rendered the steering system inoperable. Petty Officer TIERNAN, from his position on the bow of the boat, continued to deliver accurate and continuous suppressing fire. As the intensity of enemy fire increased and, in spite of numerous hits throughout the length of the boat, he held his station and, acting on his initiative, selected the most active enemy positions and took them under fire. Petty Officer TIERNAN's devotion to duty, outstanding professionalism and courage under fire in returning enemy fire from an exposed position were greatly responsible in fighting Patrol Craft Fast seventy two clear of the ambush without further personnel or material casualties. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Petty Officer TIERNAN is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

	James Lindy Miller, RD1	8 March 1969	PCF 9
	Citation:
	"For heroic achievement while engaged in armed conflict against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam. On 10 March 1969, Petty Officer MILLER was serving as coxswain aboard River Patrol Boat NINE proceeding to the Cai Nap canal to conduct a psychological warfare broadcast during Operation SEA LORDS. His boat was in company with two other River Patrol Boats with Mobile Strike Force troops embarked. Suddenly blistering enemy fire was received from both banks of the canal. All enemy weapons were silenced after ten minutes of withering and deadly accurate fire returned by the River Patrol Boats. Petty Officer MILLER's effective maneuvering to achieve optimum tactical position for return fire was one of the key reasons the three River Patrol Boats and Mobile Strike Forces were able to deliver such overwhelming fire, though hampered by severe damage. Petty Officer MILLER's professional skill, courage under fire and determination were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Petty Officer MILLER is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

	Tommy Lavern Francis, GMG2	10 March 1969	PCF 13
	Citation:
	"For heroic achievement while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam. On 10 March 1969, Petty Officer FRANCIS was serving as the forward gunner on Inshore Patrol Craft 13 on a patrol of the Cua Dai River when his boat was attacked from both sides of the river. Shrapnel from an exploding recoilless rifle round knocked him down and damaged the side of the turret. Unable to bring his weapon to bear, he continued suppressive fire with a M-16 rifle until out of ammunition. Disregarding his own safety and despite continuing enemy automatic weapons fire, he remained at his station and attempted to clear his gun ring. As his craft turned to pick up a wounded crew member in the water, Petty Officer FRANCIS was able to bring his weapon to bear and provided vital cover fire. His exemplary professionalism, courage under fire and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Petty Officer FRANCIS is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

	David Dewayne Hoover, QM1	April 1969	PCF 6
	Citation:
	"For meritorious service while serving with Coastal Division ELEVEN engaged in armed conflict against Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam from April 1968 to April 1969. Petty Officer HOOVER continually displayed exceptional leadership and personal courage while participating in over one hundred twenty combat patrols in the Gulf of Thailand and adjoining communist infested rivers and canals. He boarded and searched countless junks and sampans, interdicted river traffic, inserted United States Navy SEAL teams and other units, enforced curfew and provided fire support for besieged outposts. During Operation SEA LORDS, Petty Officer HOOVER displayed coolness and professionalism on sixteen separate occasions when his Inshore Patrol Craft came under hostile fire. On 25 December 1968, Petty Officer HOOVER suffered a shrapnel wound in his leg while on operations in the Duong Keo River. Although in pain and completely exposed to enemy fire, he remained at his fifty caliber machine gun and laid down heavy suppressive fire. Petty Officer HOOVER's courage and exceptional performance were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Petty Officer HOOVER is authorized to wear the Combat "V".
	Albert Mark Fransen Jr, EN3	4 July 1969	PCF 87
	Citation:
	"For meritorious service while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam from 16 August 1968 to 3 July 1969. As a Patrol Craft Inshore Engineman attached to Coastal Division FIFTEEN, Petty Officer FRANSEN made over one hundred combat patrols along the coast of South Vietnam. During these patrols he boarded and searched many hundreds of small coastal and fishing vessels and fired numerous naval gunfire support missions at enemy troop concentrations and staging areas. He also participated in many psychological warfare operations, including medical civil action projects, treating civilians did not have access to medical facilities. Petty Officer FRANSEN performed all duties and maintained his equipment in an outstanding manner. During a command inspection by Commander COASTAL SQUADRON ONE, Petty Officer FRANSEN's engine room was described as outstanding. While conducting naval gunfire support on the night of 2 July 1969, Petty Officer FRANSEN was killed in an accidental explosion of an 81mm mortar. Petty Officer FRANSEN's devotion to duty and sense of responsibility were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Petty Officer FRANSEN is authorized the Combat "V".

	Glen Cameron Keene Jr, GMG3	4 July 1969	PCF 87
	Citation:


	Stephen Earl Brannan, LTJG	31 October 1969	PCF 69
	Citation:
	"For meritorious service while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam from 29 August to 31 October 1969. While serving with Coastal Division FOURTEEN, Lieutenant (junior grade) BRANNEN, as officer in charge of an inshore patrol craft, was responsible for the training on one Vietnamese Navy officer and five enlisted personnel. Taking deep personal interest in his Vietnamese crew, he achieved the full qualification of the crew in patrol craft operations in preparation for the turnover of the craft to the Vietnamese Navy. In addition, he ensured that the Vietnamese crew members learned and understood proper repair and maintenance procedures. Lieutenant (junior grade) BRANNEN and his Vietnamese crew achieved a superior combat record during this period, causing great damage to the enemy through gunfire missions and the capture of Viet Cong aggressors. His devotion to duty, initiative and perseverance were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.

	Jack Brent Shamley, SN	September 1970
	Citation:
	"For meritorious service while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam from July 1968 to September 1970. While serving as a helmsman and gunner on an inshore patrol craft attached to Coastal Division One One, Seaman SHAMLEY participated in three hundred combat patrols and engaged the enemy on twenty-five separate occasions in conjunction with Operations MARKET TIME, SEA LORDS and TRAN HUNG DAO I. During those patrols, he boarded and searched numerous junks and sampans, interdicted cross river traffic, enforced curfew, inserted and extracted friendly forces in hostile territory and provided fire support for besieged units and outposts. In addition, he conducted psychological warfare operations and civic action programs. His technical knowledge and long hours of hard work were directly responsible for the constant state of readiness of his inshore patrol craft. Seaman SHAMLEY's professionalism, courage under fire and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.

	Thomas Andrew Hammerstone, RD3	December 1970
	Citation:
	"For meritorious service while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam from January to December 1970. While serving as a radioman and boat captain on inshore patrol craft attached to Coastal Division Eleven and Thirteen, Petty Officer HAMMERSTONE participated in over two hundred fifty combat patrols and engaged the enemy on seven occasions in conjunction with Operations MARKET TIME, SEA LORDS, BLUE SHARK, SEA FLOAT and TRAN HUNG DAO I. During these patrols he boarded and searched numerous junks and sampans, interdicted cross river traffic, enforced curfew, inserted and extracted friendly forces in hostile territory and provided fire support for besieged units and outposts. By training his Vietnamese counterparts in all phases of inshore patrol craft operations, he significantly contributed to the Accelerated Turnover of United States Navy Assets to the Vietnamese Navy program. Petty Officer HAMMERSTONE's exemplary professionalism, devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.

	Bobby Don Carver Sr, BM1	15 July 1967	PCF 79
	Ronald Mack Rinehart, EN1	15 July 1967	PCF 79
	Robert J. Middleton, TM3	15 July 1967	PCF 79
	Raul Herrera, RMSN	15 July 1967	PCF 79
	Timothy C. MacNamara, SN	15 July 1967	PCF 79
	Stephen S. Hart, LT
	Erickson, LT
	Richard A. Gorman, GMG3
	John Patrick Pank, BM2
	Curtis Allen Rose, GMG3
	Robert Duane Young, RD3
	William Raymond C, EN3
	Carl R. Russell, QM2
William Henry Inabnett, RD3
Ivy L. Johnson, QM2
Richard Earl Babst, EN2
Joseph Anthony Billiot Jr, BM3
John J. Kerestenyi, RD2
Martin Gerald Baca, GMG3
Moss N. Agee Jr, QM2
Daniel Jens Frantsen, RD2
William Herbert Means, RD3
Wayne Oscar Davis, BM3
George Frederick Bullman, RD2
Michael Hans Hollesen, GMG3
Thomas M. Belodeau, RD3
Alvah Earl Setzer, LT
James P. Devine Jr, EN1
Thomas Michael Belodeau, RD3
Larry Wayne Gilbertson, GMGSN
Eaton, QM2
Steve Ralph Luke, BM2	6 December 1968	PCF 36
Richard Prevett, BM2
J.A. Wright, BM2
Lary F. Wright, GMG3
Taylor, GMG3
Robert Allen Kreyer, GMG3
Lawrence Paul Drogoz, EN2
Thomas, GMG2
Eugene Kenneth Thorson, EN2
Delbert Louis Sandusky, QM1
Cuerua, EN2
Jerry R. Leeds, QM2
Martin, GMG3
Howard Edward Bilyeu, EN3
William E. Watkins, EN1
Melvin J. Baker, RD3
Fred William Burns, BM2
Lee, BM3
Short, GMG3
Richard L. Baumberger Jr, BM3	8 March 1969	PCF 9
David Robert Hemenway, SN
Henry Berman III, QM2
Keeper, QM2
Stephen Hayes, LTJG
Daniel Salinas II, LTJG
Contino, HMC
Daly, LTJG
Green, LTJG
Cleman, BM3
Gerald V. Rhodes, BM1
Kenneth A. Mimms, RM1
Augustine E. Penta, BMCS
Marvin L. Settle, ENC
Charles Russell Nause, EN1
Franklin Jerome Smith III, LT
Robert Jennings Royer, LT
Ralph Grady Johnson, LT
Douglas E. Buie, LT
James Matthew Arrison III, LTJG
Jeffery Mark Lash, LTJG
David Lee Wetherell, LTJG
J. Borell, LTJG
William Edward Hand, LT
William Stillwell Mann Jr, LTJG
Bill Avila, GMGSN
Steven M. Lyst, RD3
Theron Lindsley, QM2
Shaddix, QM2
Myron Marcus Milligan, GMGSN
Amaruso, GMG3
Barnes, RM3
Beaver, GMG2
James Robert Beck, EN2
James Barry Bogart, EN2
Brown, EN2
Lanny Howard Buroff, QM2	6 July 1970	PCF 40
Jack Louis Carlson, LTJG	28 July 1970	PCF 90
Donald Henry Clemen, BM2
John Pressly Chenoweth III, LTJG
Church, RD3
Carr, GMG3
H.W. Crosby, GMG3
Robert Ray Clay, RDSN
Richard G. Carsley, BM3
Allen Edward Cott Jr, RD3
Daly, LTJG
Richard Godlib Dennis, RD3
William Henry Dougherty, BM2
Noah Alan Davidson, QM2
Donoho, QM2
Sherwood James Drumheller, RDSN
Oliver Keith Evans, LTJG
Evans, EN2
Gary Erwin Erlandson, TM1
William Jimmie Eddings, GMG2
Michael Richard Feye, EN3
Charles E. Florence, GMG3
Green, LTJG
Joseph E. Handley, LTJG
Harwell, EN1
Craig Ward Haines, RD3
J.G. Heatherly Jr, BM2
John Vincent Hecker, RDSN
Carl L. Hausmann, LTJG
Hogan, RD3
Larry Dean Jorgensen, EN2
Robert A. Janiszewski, EN2
William Douglas Kelley, QM2
William A. Klyczek, QM2
William B. Kean, LTJG
John William Mani, EN3
Martin, LCDR
Martin, GMG3
Joe Martinez, GMG2
John J. Michels Jr, GMG3
Morawley, LT
John Steve Mesojednik, RD1
Fred William Olson, EN3
Scott F. Roarke, RD3
Robin Rhodes, LTJG
John Edward Safar, GMG3
Burke Allison Salsi, RD2
Edward L. Shorr, LTJG
Charles A. Stratton, BM2
Charles J. Trimble, BM3
David A. Turnbull, GMG2
Charles Emory VanDeman, RD2
Vickers, LTJG
Robert Wayne Yount, GMG3
Woolston, LTJG
Bryan Walter Kowalczyk, GMG3	8 March 1969	PCF 38
Frank James Willingham Sr, BM3		PCF 99

Navy Achievement Medal

Joseph Edward Muharsky, RD2	8 March 1969	PCF 94
Citation:
"For professional achievement while engaged in armed conflict against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam. On 8 March 1969, Petty Officer MUHARSKY, serving as forward light machine gunner aboard Inshore Patrol Craft 5, was proceeding to the Cai Nap canal to conduct a psychological warfare broadcast during Operation SEA LORDS. His boat was in company with two other Inshore Patrol Craft with Mobile Strike Force troops embarked. Suddenly heavy enemy Fire was received from both banks of the canal. All enemy weapons were silenced after ten minuets of the withering volume and deadly accuracy Of fire returned by the Inshore Patrol Craft. Petty Officer MUHARSKY'S effective employment of his M-60 machine gun was one of the key reasons the three Inshore Patrol Craft and the Mobile Strike Force were able to suppress the enemy fire while hampered by severe damage. Petty Officer MUHARSKY'S courage under fire, professional ability and loyal devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Petty Officer MUHARSKY is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

Robert Phillip Salter, STG2	19 March 1969	PCF 94
Citation:
"For professional achievement while serving with Coastal Division ELEVEN engaged in armed conflict against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam from 28 March 1968 to 19 March 1969. As leading Petty Officer aboard Inshore Patrol Craft 94, and a crew member aboard Inshore Patrol Craft 43 and 50. Petty Officer SALTER participated in over one hundred combat patrols in the Gulf of Thailand and the adjoining rivers and canals. He boarded and searched innumerable sampans and junks. Interdicted night river traffic, inserted and extracted United States Navy SEAL teams and other units, enforced curfew and provided gunfire support for besieged outposts. During Operation SEA LORDS, Petty Officer SALTER displayed coolness under fire on several occasions. His actions while engaged in combat were instrumental to the capture, killing or wounding of numerous aggressors and the capture or destruction of many enemy sampans and other material. Petty Officer Salter's courage under fire, initiative and outstanding professionalism significantly contributed to the United States' efforts in the Republic of Vietnam and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Petty Officer SALTER is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

Jack Brent Shamley, SN	10 May 1969	PCF 36
Citation:
"For professional achievement while serving with Coastal Division FOURTEEN engaged in armed conflict against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in Ninh Thuan Province, Republic of Vietnam. On 10 May 1969, Seaman SHAMLEY was assistant after gunner aboard Inshore Patrol Craft 36 conducting a MARKET TIME coastal surveillance patrol, when an urgent request for naval gunfire support from Coastal Group 26 was received. Inshore Patrol Craft 36 joined two other inshore patrol craft which were actively engaged with the enemy. The Viet Cong forces had pinned down the landing force from Coastal Groups 26 and 27 in a devastating crossfire of automatic weapons, wounding three personnel critically. Upon arrival, Inshore Patrol Craft 36 began supplying suppressive fire with its eighty-one millimeter mortar with Seaman SHAMLEY acting as loader. His efforts provided a continuous rate of fire that suppressed all enemy fire and allowed the friendly troops to be extracted. Seaman SHAMLEY's exemplary professionalism, devotion to duty and courage under fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Seaman SHAMLEY is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

Tommy Lavern Francis, GMG2	January 1970	PCF 13
Citation:
"For professional achievement while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam from January 1969 to January 1970. As a crew member on board Inshore Patrol Craft 13, Petty Officer FRANCIS participated in twenty combat patrols on the Cua Dai river. On several occasions, he came under intense enemy automatic weapons, rocket and recoilless rifle fire. Through his timely and effective actions, he was instrumental in inflicting casualties on the enemy and in insuring the successful outcome of many SEA TIGER operations. Petty Officer FRANCIS' professionalism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.

Chris H. Wayland, GMG3
Clayton George Zucker, LT
Bernard Perreault, EN3
Joseph William Streuli, LCDR
Matteo Joseph D'Amico, LT
Douglas Scott Martin, ENS
Charles A. Bridgewater, QMSN
Harry Leo Cannon, RD2
Mickey William Walker, GMG3	8 March 1969	PCF 9
Donald E. Bradley, RD3	8 March 1969	PCF 9
George E. Jones, EN3	8 March 1969	PCF 9
Robert Alan Scattergood, LTJG
Charles Daniel Beaver, GMG3
Donald Paul Bilodeau, RD3
Contino, HMC
David Green, QM2
Hooker, HM1
James Lowry Kendall, QM2
Douglas Herbert Koenig, EN3
T.R. Lupo, BM3
Jon Richard Miller, QM2
William Alonzo Miller, RD3
William E. Watkins, ENC
William Ernest Kirkland, BM2	8 March 1969	PCF 38
Richard King Hughes, EN3	8 March 1969	PCF 38

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Vietnam Combatant-Craft Crewman Insignia

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Authorized to be worn only by U.S. Navy and
U.S. Coast Guard Task Force 115 Vietnam Veterans
who meet the following criteria:

1)	Completed Patrol Craft Fast (PCF) Crew Training (exception granted to those PCF crewmen who accomplished hands on training in the Pacific as swift boats were being outfitted and made ready for their deployment to Vietnam).
2)	Individuals attached to Task Force 115, Boat Squadron One / Coastal Squadron One, during the Vietnam War (30 July 1965 through 1 December 1970).
3)	Duty at one of the following: For PCF Crewmen: PCF Division 101 / Coastal Squadron 11 --- An Thoi (Phu Quoc, Sea Float, Nam Cam) PCF Division 102 / Coastal Squadron 12 --- DaNang (DaNang, Chu Lai, Hue, Cua Viet) PCF Division 103 / Coastal Squadron 13 --- Cat Lo (Cat Lo, Sea Float, Nam Cam) PCF Division 104 / Coastal Squadron 14 --- Cam Ranh Bay PCF Division 105 / Coastal Squadron 15 --- Qui Nhon Coastal Squadron 16 --- Chu Lai For Coast Guard Crewmen: Coast Guard Squadron One / Coastal Division 11 --- An Thoi Coast Guard Squadron One / Coastal Division 12 --- DaNang Coast Guard Squadron One / Coastal Division 13 --- Cat Lo For PACV Crewman: PCF Division 107 / Coastal Division 17
4)	Assigned to permanent duty station as a designated crewman aboard Swiftboats (PCFs), Coast Guard Cutters (WPBs) or PACVs.
5)	Personnel attached to Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One, WestPac detachment (15 November 1966 through 25 November 1970) as LCPL crewmen.
6)	STABLEDOOR crewmen whose duty was Harbor Entrance Picket Boats on Boston Whaler's or Skimmer Craft.

The Vietnam Combatant-Crewman Insignia is only obtainable
from the the Swift Boat Sailor's Association,
after providing documentation meeting the above criteria.

Requests for Verification and Procurement of Awards from Retired and Former Personnel

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Address at time of last discharge.

You can download a copy of the U.S. Government Standard Form 180 (SF180) to make a request for Verification or Procurement of Awards by going to the following website:

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Navy Cross

John Rogers Roland Jr, LTJG	28 January 1969	PCF 35
*Citation:*
"The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John Rogers Roland, Jr. (701984), Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism on 28 January 1969 while serving as Officer in Charge of Patrol Craft Fast THIRTY-FIVE (PCF-35), Coastal Squadron ONE, Task Force ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN (TF-115), during combat operations against communist aggressor forces in Kien Hoa Province, Republic of Vietnam. Accompanied by PCF-100, Lieutenant (j.g.) Roland conducted a daring daylight probe into a narrow canal off the Ham Luong River, deep into enemy-held territory. After completing a devastatingly effective gunfire mission, both boats were caught in a deadly cross-fire from a numerically-superior Viet Cong force entrenched in both banks of the canal. PCF-100 sustained two serious B-41 rocket hits which wounded the Officer in Charge and one crew member, and knocked them over the side. The helmsman of PCF-100, blinded by heavy smoke, was unaware of this situation and proceeded out of the canal. Upon observing the situation, and realizing the grave danger of the two stricken men, Lieutenant (j.g.) Roland unhesitatingly placed his boat between the two men and the bank in an effort to protect them from further injury. Due to the severity, volume, and accuracy of the enemy fire, he found it necessary to make several passes before stopping and pulling his two wounded comrades aboard PCF-35. Lieutenant (j.g.) Roland's rescue efforts were undaunted by the fact that his boat had received a direct hit from a rocket-propelled grenade round; he directed the operation to a successful climax despite the intense enemy opposition. Through his inspiring personal leadership, his composure under extremely heavy fire, and his disregard for his own personal safety, he was instrumental in saving the lives of his two stricken comrades. By his daring action and loyal devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal risk, Lieutenant (j.g.) Roland upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."