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Gerald Leroy Good, LT |
25 January 1967 |
PCF 18 |
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"For heroic achievement on 25
January 1967 while serving as Officer-in-Charge of Patrol Craft Coastal
(Fast) (PCF) 18 in destroying entrenched enemy positions during an
engagement with communist insurgent forces in the Republic of Vietnam.
Lieutenant (then Lieutenant, Junior Grade) Good was conducting an
anti-infiltration patrol when he observed five boats and a sampan near the
beach. As he neared the beach to search the craft, his PCF
received heavy automatic-weapons fire from the enemy positions ashore.
He immediately returned the fire and, assisted by a second PCF arriving on
the scene, directed a devastating mortar bombardment on the enemy positions,
which silenced the enemy guns, in addition to damaging several structures.
By his courage, exceptional professional performance and loyal devotion to
duty, Lieutenant Good upheld the highest traditions
of the United States Naval Service."
The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. |
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| Allen Clark LoBean, GMGSN |
9 April 1967 |
PCF 15 |
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"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". |
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| Arlof Nelson Wright Jr, EN1 |
30 May 1967 |
PCF 73 |
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"For meritorious achievement while
serving with Coastal Division ELEVEN in the Republic of Vietnam from 22
April 1966 to 30 May 1967. Consistently carrying out his duties
with outstanding skill and resourcefulness, Petty Officer Wright was highly
instrumental in enabling his boat to never miss an operational commitment.
He contributed immeasurably to the successful performance of his assigned
PCF while participating in more than 100 combat, counter-infiltration
patrols in the coastal waters of the Gulf of Thailand. On 16
August 1966, the covering fire from his mortar mount was the deciding factor
in the safe evacuation of a friendly reconnaissance team from a position on
the beach where it was pinned down by enemy forces. Petty
Officer Wright, by his own personal example, professional skill, calmness
and courage under fire and outstanding performance of his duties in a remote
and hostile area of Vietnam, inspired personnel of the United States and
Vietnamese forces. His actions were in keeping with the highest
traditions of the United States Naval Service."
The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. |
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| James Fulcher Tune, LTJG |
October 1967 |
PCF 24 |
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"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". |
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| Stirlin Harris, BM2 |
April 1968 |
PCF 80 |
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"For heroic achievement while
serving as Boatswain's Mate aboard Patrol Craft 80 in Coastal Divisions 12
and 14 in South Vietnam from May 1967 to April 1968. In a series
of actions against the enemy, Petty Officer HARRIS vigilantly conducted over
147 combat patrols and ensured the success of numerous missions which
included rescue of friendly forces, destruction of enemy resistance, and
security of operational areas. By his outstanding initiative,
perseverance, and loyal devotion to duty, Petty Officer HARRIS reflected
credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States
Naval Service."
Petty Officer HARRIS is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| Ronald Gimbert, RD3 |
June 1968 |
PCF 81 |
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"For meritorious achievement
while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of
Vietnam from June 1967 to June 1968. As radarman on board an inshore
patrol craft, Petty Officer GIMBERT participated in numerous combat patrols
and engaged the enemy on five occasions. During those patrols,
he boarded and searched numerous junks and sampans in an attempt to prevent
the flow of men and supplies into the Republic of Vietnam. While
based at Cua Viet, he came under enemy rocket and mortar attack on ten
occasions. Despite exploding artillery shells, he made his way
to his boat to assist in getting it into the safety of the open sea.
He also assisted in spotting the enemy gun sites for air strikes and
artillery fire. On one occasion, his inshore patrol craft
entered the Cua Viet river to assist in fighting a fire in a friendly
ammunition depot. Volunteering to go ashore and organize the
fire fighters, he was instrumental in extinguishing numerous secondary
fires. Despite exploding ammunition which filled the air with
shrapnel, he continued to fight the fire. When four members of
his fire fighting party were wounded by shrapnel, he carried the wounded to
a first aid station and then returned to battle the blaze. His
efforts were responsible for minimizing personnel casualties as well as
material damage. Petty Officer GIMBERT's professionalism,
devotion to duty and initiative were in keeping with the highest tradition
of the United States Naval Service."
The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. |
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| George Frederick Bullman, RD2 |
5 July 1968 |
PCF 27 |
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"For heroic achievement while
serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against North
Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam on
5 July 1968. Petty Officer BULLMAN was serving as a crewman on
board Patrol Craft Fast twenty seven which was blockading the beach in the
vicinity of air strikes on an enemy platoon near the village of My Lai,
Quang Ngai Province. Observing a Viet Cong suspect run from the
enemy position, Petty Officer BULLMAN's Patrol Craft in to attempt a capture
and was immediately taken under enemy fire. Petty Officer
BULLMAN quickly returned the fire with his fifty caliber machine gun.
Throughout the action, he calmly and expertly covered his fellow crewmen,
ignoring the danger to himself in his exposed position. Petty
Officer BULLMAN's courageous actions enabled the Patrol Craft Fast to
capture a Viet Cong suspect under the enemy fire and
were in keeping with the highest tradition of the United States Naval
Service."
Petty Officer BULLMAN is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| Myron Marcus Milligan Jr, GMGSN |
27 July 1968 |
PCF 95 |
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"For professional achievement as
mount 52 gunner on an Inshore Patrol Craft while serving with friendly
foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet
Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam on 27 July 1968.
Seaman MILLIGAN's boat, Inshore Patrol Craft 95, was transiting the Bo De
River in an attempt to uncover a known enemy recoilless rifle emplacement,
and a direct hit was received from an enemy position. The enemy
round penetrated the craft only two inches above the waterline, causing
extensive flooding. Although exposed to enemy fire at a distance
of thirty yards, Seaman MILLIGAN heroically manned his weapon and
delivered a heavy accurate volume of return fire. When his gun
jammed, he opened the breech, cleared the weapon, and continued to fire at
the Viet Cong. Seaman MILLIGAN's professional skill, initiative,
and courage under fire
were in keeping with the highest tradition of the United States Naval
Service."
Seaman MILLIGAN is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| Arlie Joseph Pope, LT |
July 1968 |
PCF 57 |
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"For meritorious achievement
while serving as Officer-in-Charge of a Swift Boat engaged in armed conflict
against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic
of Vietnam from July 1967 to July 1968. Lieutenant POPE exhibited
exceptional professional ability, resourcefulness and devotion to duty in
conducting patrols and inspecting sampans and junks to interdict the enemy
and supplies intended for communist aggressors. On numerous
occasions, he provided valuable support for ground units along the coast.
His crew and boat consistently remained at a high level of combat readiness.
In addition, Lieutenant POPE served as Operations Officer for Coastal
Division TWELVE's Chu Lai Detachment, devoting considerable time and energy
to improving the operational readiness and enlarging the scope of operations
of the Chu Lai Detachment. His efforts significantly contributed to the
high operational readiness and performance of the Chu Lai Detachment. His
exceptional professional performance and loyal devotion to duty reflect
great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest tradition of
the United States Naval Service."
Lieutenant POPE is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| Curtis Allen Rose, GMG3 |
19 August 1968 |
PCF 79 |
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"For meritorious achievement while serving with
friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against North Vietnamese
and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam.
On 19 August 1968, Petty Officer ROSE was gunner of Mount 51 on Patrol Craft
Fast 79. In that capacity, he provided accurate and deadly fire
in support of a combined operation. As a result of his efforts,
thirteen enemy were killed and several weapons were captured. Petty Officer
ROSE's outstanding professionalism, courage under fire, and exemplary
initiative significantly contributed to the United States' efforts in the
Republic of Vietnam and were in keeping with the highest tradition of the
United States Naval Service."
Petty Officer ROSE is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| David L. Clayton, QM2 |
4 October 1968 |
PCF 38 |
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"For meritorious achievement while serving with
friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against North Vietnamese
and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam on 4 October
1968. As helmsman on an Inshore Patrol Craft, Petty Officer
Clayton participated in a search and destroy mission on the Cua Lon and Bo
De Rivers. On two occasions, the craft in which he was embarked
came under intense enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire.
With enemy rounds hitting all around the Inshore Patrol Craft, Petty Officer
Clayton remained calm and collected while handling the communications and
expertly maneuvering the craft. His actions enabled the gunners
to return accurate and deadly fire at the enemy positions. The
patrol craft then proceeded through the Bo De River, where it was again
ambushed by the enemy, who were concealed in well entrenched positions along
the river bank. Petty Officer Clayton remained at the helm until
he was hit by enemy shrapnel, which knocked him from his post.
After being relieved as helmsman, Petty Officer Clayton disregarded his
wounds, armed himself with am M-16 rifle, and assisted in suppressing the
enemy fire. His devotion to duty, courage under fire, and
exemplary professionalism significantly contributed to the United States'
efforts in the Republic of Vietnam. Petty Officer CLAYTON's actions were
in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Petty Officer Clayton is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| Wayne Porter Owens, QM2 (SS) |
17 October 1968 |
PCF 42 |
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"For
meritorious achievement while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in
armed conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors
in the Republic of Vietnam from 1 December 1967 to 17 October 1968.
As Quartermaster of a Patrol Craft Fast, Petty Officer OWENS participated in
over one hundred twenty combat patrols conducting board and search
operations of over three thousand junks, sampans, and trawlers.
He also participated in Psychological Warfare operations, Medical Civic
Action programs, and over fifty Naval Gunfire Support missions.
On 7 October 1968, during evening operations, the Patrol Craft Fast in which
he was patrolling encountered an unknown number of Viet Cong in a fortified
position on the beach. During the action Petty Officer OWENS
acted as break-out man, supplying both forward and after mounts with
ammunition, racing from mount to mount with complete disregard for his own
safety to insure continued fire power was made available to the beach.
His devotion to duty, courage under fire, and outstanding professionalism
significantly contributed to the operational effectiveness and efficiency of
this and other Market Time operations. Petty Officer OWENS'
exemplary performance of duty, aggressiveness and initiative were in keeping
with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Petty Officer OWENS is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| James Lindy Miller, RD1 |
30 October 1968 |
PCF 94 |
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"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". |
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| Jack Brent Shamley, SN |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 31 |
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"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". |
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| Paul Mathew Lukasiewicz, GMG3 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 38 |
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"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 in An Xuyen Province, Republic of Vietnam on 24 November
1968. Petty Officer LUKASIEWICZ was forward gunner on Patrol Craft Fast 38
proceeding up the Bo De River when it came under a vicious enemy initiated
fire fight by three companies of Viet Cong utilizing automatic weapons,
machine gun and recoilless rifle fire. Although exposed to heavy
enemy fire, Petty Officer LUKASIEWICZ delivered a heavy volume of fifty
caliber machine gun fire at numerous enemy positions. He
continued to fire despite having an enemy round pass through his gun tub and
spray him with shrapnel. Petty Officer LUKASIEWICZ courageously
continued to direct heavy fire at enemy positions until Patrol Craft Fast 38
fought its way clear of the fire fight. His actions were
instrumental in saving his damaged boat from possible loss.
Petty Officer LUKASIEWICZ's outstanding professionalism, courage under fire
and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the
United States Naval Service."
Petty Officer LUKASIEWICZ is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| Craig Leo Tiernan, RD3 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 72 |
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"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". |
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| Michael Bruce Kovanen, RD3 |
28 December 1968 |
PCF 53 |
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"For
meritorious achievement while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged
in armed conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist
aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam from 26 to 28 December 1968. As a
bow machine gunner on an inshore patrol craft participating in Operation SEA
LORDS, Petty Officer KOVANEN was instrumental in the success of his boat's
interdiction raids deep into enemy controlled waterways of the Mekong Delta.
On the night of 26 December 1968, his boat was taken under fire by enemy
small arms, automatic weapons and rocket grenades. On 28
December 1968, his boat again came under enemy small arms and automatic
weapons fire. Despite the enemy fire, he significantly
contributed to the success of those operations which resulted in a total of
thirty-four enemy watercraft and two structures destroyed and ten
watercraft, four structures and four bunkers damaged. Petty
Officer KOVANEN's calm and outstanding performance was in keeping with the
highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Petty Officer KOVANEN is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| Myron Marcus Milligan Jr, GMG3 |
28 December 1968 |
PCF 53 |
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"For
meritorious achievement while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged
in armed conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist
aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam from 26 to 28 December 1968. As a
forward machine gunner on an inshore patrol craft participating in Operation SEA
LORDS, Petty Officer MILLIGAN was instrumental in the success of his boat's
interdiction raids deep into enemy controlled waterways of the Mekong Delta.
On the night of 26 December 1968, his boat was taken under fire by enemy
small arms, automatic weapons and rocket grenades. On 28
December 1968, his boat again came under enemy small arms and automatic
weapons fire. Despite the enemy fire, he significantly
contributed to the success of those operations which resulted in a total of
thirty-four enemy watercraft and two structures destroyed and ten
watercraft, four structures and four bunkers damaged. Petty
Officer MILLIGAN's calm and outstanding performance was in keeping with the
highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Petty Officer MILLIGAN is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| John Arthur Erickson, LTJG |
10 January 1969 |
PCF 62 |
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"For heroic achievement while
serving as Officer in Charge of Inshore Patrol Craft 62 on 10 January 1969
while participating in an extensive river incursion into the heart of the
Viet Cong held Ca Mau Peninsula in the lower reaches of the Mekong River
Delta of the Republic of Vietnam. As a member of a two boat
probe into the Kinh Tui River, Di Ho Phong Canals, in Bac Lieu Province,
Lieutenant (junior grade) ERICKSON directed accurate and precise gun and
grenade fire on numerous enemy targets accounting for over fifty structures
and watercraft destroyed or damaged. In addition, he also
directed suppressive fire when his unit came under small arms fire resulting
in one Viet Cong killed in action. Lieutenant (junior grade)
ERICKSON's outstanding professionalism, courage under fire and exemplary
leadership were in keeping with the highest traditions
of the United States Naval Service."
Lieutenant (junior grade) ERICKSON is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| Robert Allen Kreyer, GMG2 |
January 1969 |
PCF 88 |
| Citation: |
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"For
meritorious service while serving with Coastal Divisions ELEVEN and FOURTEEN
as gunner's mate aboard Inshore Patrol Craft 44, 82 and 88 engaged in armed
conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the
Republic of Vietnam from January 1968 to January 1969. Petty
Officer KREYER, as M-60 machine gunner, immediately provided accurate and
continuous suppressive fire when his unit came under enemy small arms,
automatic weapons and M-79 grenade fire. His actions greatly
inhibited ability of the enemy to direct accurate fire at friendly units.
On 1 January 1969, during a daylight raid on the heavily fortified Rach Keo
River, Vietnamese Yabutas were under intensive automatic weapons fire and
sustained two casualties. Petty Officer KREYER, although enemy
recoilless rifle and automatic weapons fire was landing around him, expertly
suppressed the fire. His professional competence enabled the
Vietnamese Yabuta to execute safe passage from the river. Petty
Officer KREYER's devotion to duty, initiative and courage under fire
were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval
Service."
Petty Officer KREYER is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| Raymond John Poons, QM3 |
11 February 1969 |
PCF 22 |
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"For heroic 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. On 11 February 1969, Petty Officer POONS was serving as helmsman
on the second boat of a five boat patrol transiting the Nang canal when his
unit suddenly came under intense enemy rocket and automatic weapons fire.
Although the initial barrage of hostile fire had shattered the glass in the
pilot house, he manned the radios to inform the officer in Tactical Command
of the emergency situation, while maneuvering his boat to keep abreast of
the enemy's position. His quick reactions and expert handling of
his boat enabled all guns to maintain a constant bearing on the enemy's
position. When the lead craft began to sink as a result of a
rocket hit, he unhesitantly assisted in the rescue of the six crewmembers
from the stricken vessel. Petty Officer POONS' exemplary
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. |
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| John Arthur Erickson, LT |
25 February 1969 |
PCF 62 |
| Citation: |
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"For heroic achievement while
serving with Commander Coastal Division THIRTEEN engaged in armed conflict
against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the
Republic of Vietnam on 25 February 1969. Lieutenant ERICKSON
successfully conducted two daring incursions into various canals in the
Thanh Phu District of Kien Hoa Province as a part of Operation SEA LORDS.
The first operation involved a combined river-ground assault.
Lieutenant ERICKSON, with popular forces embarked, proceeded deep into enemy
held territory where he successfully inserted the troops and provided direct
gunfire support. After successfully extracting the troops
without sustaining friendly casualties, he took part in an extensive raid
into various waterways near the scene of the earlier ground operation.
Under his direction, Inshore Patrol Craft 62 accounted for the destruction
or damage of twenty structures, twenty-six enemy sampans and twelve bunkers.
The damage inflicted by Lieutenant ERICKSON upon the enemy positions
significantly contributed to the success of the mission.
Lieutenant ERICKSON's devotion to duty, outstanding professionalism and
unfaltering leadership were in keeping with the
highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Lieutenant ERICKSON is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
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| Jack Hess Cook, RDSN |
February 1969 |
PCF 102 |
| Citation: |
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"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 February 1968 to February 1969. As an
inshore patrol craft crew member, Seaman COOK participated in one hundred
fifty combat patrols. He assisted in the inspection of countless
waterborne craft and boarded and inspected over seven hundred fifty while
enforcing the anti-infiltration efforts of Operation MARKET TIME.
His excellent maintenance of his craft's deck gear and superlative
performance significantly contributed to the high state of combat readiness
of his unit. In addition, he conducted over thirty-five naval
gunfire support missions which resulted in the destruction or damage of one
hundred fifty-eight sampans, two hundred twenty enemy structures and ten
secondary explosions. He also participated in numerous
harassment and interdiction firing missions on known Viet Cong positions and
base camps. Seaman COOK also participated in fifteen missions in
conjunction with Operation SEA LORDS, coming under fire on twelve occasions.
His accurate fire accounted for many of the twenty-one enemy killed and two
wounded. Seaman COOK's exemplary 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. |
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| James Lindy Miller, RD1 |
8 March 1969 |
PCF 9 |
| Citation: |
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"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". |
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| Tommy Lavern Francis, GMG2 |
10 March 1969 |
PCF 13 |
| Citation: |
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"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". |
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| David DeWayne Hoover, QM1 |
April 1969 |
PCF 6 |
| Citation: |
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"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".
|
| Michael Charles Lohnes, ENS |
5 May 1969 |
PCF 45 |
| Citation: |
|
|
"For heroic achievement while
serving with Coastal Division ELEVEN engaged in armed conflict against the
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in An Xuyen Province,
Republic of Vietnam. On 5 May 1969, Ensign LOHNES was Officer in
Charge on Inshore Patrol Craft 45 which was one of six boats with embarked
troops conducting a SEA LORDS mission in the Rach Duong Keo.
Suddenly, the three lead boats came under intense enemy rocket and automatic
weapons fire. When one of the boats received heavy damage and
was forced to beach, Ensign LOHNES immediately provided accurate suppressive
fire and directed his boat alongside of the stricken craft. Once
alongside, he directed a heavy and accurate volume of mortar fire at the
enemy positions enabling the crew of the damaged boat to concentrate their
efforts on salvage operations. Constantly exposed to enemy fire,
Ensign LOHNES moved about his boat shouting encouragement to his crew, two
of which had been wounded by shrapnel. His devotion to duty,
courage under fire and outstanding professionalism reflected great credit
upon himself and significantly contributed to the salvage of Inshore Patrol
Craft 22. His actions were in keeping with the highest
traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Ensign LOHNES 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". |
|
| James Martin Corrigan, QM3 |
27 June 1969 |
Staff |
| Citation: |
|
|
"For meritorious 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 8 to 27 June 1969. While participating in Operation
SEA FLOAT, Petty Officer CORRIGAN provided technical expertise in the
placement and operation of Duffle Bag equipment and aided in the
organizational planning of the mobile advanced tactical support base's
operation center. Constantly exposed to possible enemy attack,
he performed his duties in an outstanding and professional manner
significantly contributing to the base's successful transit through
treacherous waters to its ultimate destination on Cua Lon river in Lower Ca
Mau peninsula. The mobile advance tactical support base was
established to serve as a political education center, a medical base and a
secure location for the local populace to conduct trade. Petty
Officer CORRIGAN's exemplary leadership and devotion to duty
were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval
Service."
The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. |
|
| Donald Renzy Adams, BM2 |
10 July 1969 |
PCF 10 |
| Citation: |
|
|
"For heroic achievement while
serving with Commander Coastal Division ELEVEN engaged in armed conflict
against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the
Republic of Vietnam. On 10 July 1969, Petty Officer ADAMS was after fifty
caliber gunner on Inshore Patrol Craft 10, one of five boats conducting an
Operation SEA LORDS raid in the Rach Cai Chon Nho Canal. As the
patrol was entering the canal, a vicious barrage of enemy small arms fire
and enemy claymore mines was encountered. Petty Officer ADAMS
immediately manned his fifty caliber machine gun and delivered accurate
suppressive fire into the enemy positions. After the enemy fire
was silenced, Petty Officer ADAMS went to the assistance of Inshore Patrol
Craft 35 which had received numerous shrapnel and bullet holes below the
waterline during the enemy initiated firefight and was rapidly taking on
water. Despite a heavy concentration of fuel from the craft's
damaged fuel tank, he repeatedly dove into the water and plugged more than
one hundred holes in the side of the boat. Petty Officer ADAMS'
devotion to duty, courage under fire and outstanding professionalism were
instrumental in the salvage of Inshore Patrol Craft 35 and in
keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Petty Officer ADAMS is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
|
| Charles Russell Rabel, LTJG |
10 July 1969 |
PCF 35 |
| Citation: |
|
|
"For heroic achievement while
serving with Commander Coastal Division ELEVEN engaged in armed conflict
against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in An Xuyen
Province, Republic of Vietnam. On 10 July 1969,
Lieutenant (junior grade) RABEL was Officer in Charge of Inshore Patrol
Craft 35, one of five boats conducting an Operation SEA LORDS raid in the
Rach Cai Chon Nho. Lieutenant (junior grade) RABEL was beaching
his craft in the canal to insert troops when suddenly the boat was severely
damaged by a command detonated claymore mine, followed by intense enemy
small arms fire. He immediately directed his men in a barrage of
suppressing fire and withdrew his boat which was rapidly taking on water.
He then commenced damage control procedures despite a heavy concentration of
fuel from a damaged fuel tank, causing irritation to his eyes.
Lieutenant (junior grade) RABEL persisted in working under water plugging
more than one hundred holes in the side of his boat. His calm
professionalism, devotion to duty and courage under
fire significantly contributed to the successful salvage of his boat. His
actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States
Naval Service."
Lieutenant (junior grade) RABEL is authorized to wear the Combat "V". |
|
| Robert Lowe Hooke Jr, LTJG |
30 July 1969 |
PCF 88 |
| 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 30 July 1969, Lieutenant (junior grade) HOOKE
was Officer in Tactical Command of a three inshore patrol craft raiding
force along the Cai Bai canal. Arriving at an enemy controlled
village, he ordered his boats to beach. He then led a landing
party ashore to question over on hundred fifty inhabitants and to destroy
twenty-six enemy watercraft, thirty-seven bunkers and forty-six structures
and a large supply cache. Lieutenant (junior grade) HOOKE's
courage, extensive professional knowledge and
devotion
to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States
Naval Service."
The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. |
|
| Robert Alan Gill, SM2 |
September 1969 |
PCF 17 |
| Citation: |
|
|
"For meritorious service while
serving with Coastal Division Thirteen engaged in armed conflict against
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of
Vietnam from September 1968 to September 1969. As leading petty officer of
am inshore patrol craft, Petty Officer GILL continually strived to maintain
his craft in the highest possible degree of operational readiness.
He made one hundred fifty-five combat patrols and took part in numerous
special operations into enemy held canals and waterways of the Mekong Delta
where he came under fire on twelve occasions. He constantly
displayed professionalism and devotion to duty in the effective suppression
of the enemy fire. Petty Officer GILL's
devotion to duty and exemplary leadership were in keeping with the highest
traditions of the United States Naval Service."
The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. |
|
| James Alan St Clair, GMGSN |
17 October 1969 |
PCF 95 |
| Citation: |
|
|
"For
meritorious service while serving with Coastal Division Thirteen engaged in
armed conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors
in the Republic of Vietnam. On 17 October 1969, Seaman ST CLAIR was
serving as forward fifty caliber machine gunner on board an inshore patrol
craft on patrol of the Lang River when his boat was attacked by heavy enemy
automatic weapons and rocket fire. One rocket round detonated
near his position wounding three men and causing serious damage to the boat.
Undaunted, he immediately laid down a barrage of suppressive fire while the
boat maneuvered away from the kill zone. Upon reaching safety,
he administered first aid to the wounded and assisted in damage control
actions. Seaman ST CLAIR's courage under fire,
devotion to duty and professionalism were in keeping with the highest
traditions of the United States Naval Service."
The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. |
|
|
| 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. |
|
| Donald Lewey Holley, BM3 |
October 1969 |
PCF 58 |
| 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 7 May to 31 October 1969. Petty
Officer HOLLEY served as leading petty officer and engine man on board an
inshore patrol craft. His professional instruction was largely
responsible for the accelerated qualification and high morale of the
Vietnamese trainees on board his craft. Through his patience and
understanding, he bridged the cultural and technological gap between the
United States and Vietnamese crew members and established an atmosphere of
friendship. During that period, his craft maintained an
outstanding patrol record as it conducted many naval gunfire missions
against the enemy. Petty Officer HOLLEY's professionalism and
devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United
States Naval Service."
The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. |
|
| Larry Wayne Hoffmaster, EN3 |
December 1969 |
|
| 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 December 1968 to December 1969. Petty Officer HOFFMASTER participated
in one hundred thirty-five Operation MARKET TIME combat patrols in the
coastal and inland waters of the Mekong Delta. During these
patrols, he assisted in searching and inspecting over two thousand nine
hundred watercraft in an intensive anti-infiltration effort. He
also participated in numerous Operation SEA LORDS missions which struck deep
into enemy controlled territory. On eleven occasions when his
craft came under enemy fire, he returned accurate and effective fire with
his machine gun. On 19 May 1969, while on an Operation SEA LORDS
mission in Thanh Phu secret zone, his craft came under heavy enemy rocket
and machine gun fire which mortally wounded the forward machine gunner.
Petty Officer HOFFMASTER's mount was left as the only main battery in
operation. Because of his heavy and accurate return fire, the
enemy attack was suppressed with no further damage or casualties.
His courage under fire, professionalism and devotion to duty were in
keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. |
|
| Tere James Ledinsky, BM3 |
January 1970 |
PCF 50 |
| 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 August 1968 to January 1970. While serving as a gunner on an inshore
patrol craft attached to Coastal Division Eleven, Petty Officer LEDINSKY
participated in over two hundred fifty combat patrols and engaged the enemy
on twenty occasions in conjunction with Operations MARKET TIME, SEA LORDS,
SEA FLOAT 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. On 31
July 1969, while patrolling the Cua Lon river, Petty Officer LEDINSKY's boat
came under an intense barrage of enemy fire and began taking on water when
hit by an enemy rocket. He directed a steady stream of highly
accurate fire into the enemy positions, suppressing their fire and allowing
his boat to transit to a safe area. While serving as an advisor,
he trained and counseled Vietnamese sailors in the maintenance and
operations of inshore patrol craft which significantly contributed to the
Accelerated Turnover of United States Navy Assets to the Vietnamese Navy
program. Petty Officer LEDINSKY's 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. |
|
| Raymond John Poons, QM3 |
February 1970 |
|
| 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 July 1968 to February 1970.
While serving as helmsman and gunner on inshore patrol craft attached to
Coastal Division Eleven, Petty Officer POONS participated in over three
hundred combat patrols and engaged the enemy on twenty-five separate
occasions in conjunction with Operations SEA LORDS, SEA FLOAT 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. He always
maintained his weapons in an excellent state of material readiness.
His expertise as a gunner and helmsman were directly responsible for
inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy. Petty Officer
POONS' 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. |
|
| William Douglas Kelley, QM2 |
April 1970 |
PCF 12 |
| 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 April 1969 to April 1970. While
serving as a member of inshore patrol craft attached to Commander Coastal
Divisions Eleven and Twelve, Petty Officer KELLEY participated in one
hundred fifty combat patrols in conjunction with Operations MARKET TIME, SEA
FLOAT, SEA TIGER and BARRIER REEF. On numerous engagements with
the enemy, he constantly exposed himself to enemy fire while maneuvering his
craft to deliver effective return fire into enemy positions. On
21 December 1969, he was the helmsman on a craft operating on the upper
Mekong river in support of friendly forces who were pinned down by heavy
enemy fire. While maneuvering his craft to provide maximum
suppressive fir, they suddenly came under intense enemy automatic weapons
fire. Throughout the ensuing fire fight, he calmly carried out
the orders of his officer in charge which enabled his craft to complete its
mission of extracting the friendly troops. Petty Officer
KELLEY'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. |
|
| Dennis Evan Kempf, BM2 |
16 May 1970 |
PCF 692 |
| 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 on 16 May 1970.
Petty Officer KEMPF, while serving as after M-60 machine gunner aboard
Inshore Patrol Craft 692 entered the Dam Doi River in the lower Cau Mau
Peninsula in a three boat column to insert KIT CARSON SCOUTS with American
SEAL advisors at an interdiction point. Upon entering the river,
all three units commenced to prep-fire the banks when they suddenly came
under a heavy rocket and small arms attack. Inshore Patrol Craft
50 sustained a massive launch bomb hit amidships below the water line, and
Inshore Patrol Craft 64 was hit with a B-40 rocket that left two dead and
many personnel wounded. Both boats were forced to beach in the
kill zone. Upon receiving the first round, Petty Officer KEMPF
unleashed a highly accurate barrage of fire into the enemy position to give
the beached units the necessary cover which they urgently needed.
for the next six hours, disregarding his own personal safety after his boat
had beached alongside the other two units, he fired H and I with an M-79
grenade launcher to continually harass the enemy and provide as much
security as possible. He also provided first aid to the wounded
on the other boats and helped carry the more seriously wounded to the
helicopter landing zone where they were MEDEVACED. During this
action Petty Officer KEMPF was continually called upon to display his
professional competence and discipline, and his quick response to the
initiated ambush was largely responsible for suppressive fire which reduced
the possibility of further casualties to the boats and his fellow
crewmembers. His timely actions in administering first aid and
helping to expedite the evacuation of the wounded helped to save lives.
Petty Officer KEMPF's
devotion to duty, courage under fire and exemplary professionalism under
fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval
Service."
The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. |
|
| William Earl Alexander Jr,
GMG2 |
June 1970 |
Staff |
| 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 August 1969 to June 1970. While serving as
a gunner on an inshore patrol craft attached to Coastal Division One One,
Petty Officer ALEXANDER participated in one hundred fifty combat patrols and
engaged the enemy on eight separate occasions in conjunction with Operations
SEA TIGER, SEA LORDS, SEA FLOAT 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. He
always maintained his weapons in an excellent state of material readiness,
resulting in almost flawless performance. Om 6 May 1970, Petty
Officer ALEXANDER volunteered to serve as bow gunner during an inshore
patrol craft probe on the Gia canal north of the Bo De river.
Upon entering the canal his boat was hit with a mine and received heavy
enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire. His devastating
suppressive fire played a major part in enabling his boat to exit the canal
with no further material damage. Petty Officer ALEXANDER'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. |
|
| 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. |
|
| Charles Wilbur Hunt, EN3 |
October 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 November 1969 to October 1970. While serving as
a gunner on inshore patrol craft attached to
Coastal Division Eleven and Thirteen, Petty Officer HUNT participated
in over one hundred sixty combat patrols and engaged the enemy on thirteen
occasions in conjunction with Operations MARKET TIME, SEA LORDS,
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. On 13
February 1970 while set in waterborne guardpost on the Vinh Te canal, his
unit came under heavy enemy automatic weapons and rocket fire.
From his exposed position, he unleashed a devastatingly accurate barrage of
fire into the enemy positions until his craft received a direct hit.
He then assisted in patching the damaged hull and administering first aid to
the wounded while his craft proceeded to a secure area. Petty Officer
HUNT's exemplary
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. |
|
| 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 and courage under fire were in keeping with the highest
traditions of the United States Naval Service."
The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. |
|
| Laurence Stephen Rosato, BM2 |
December 1970 |
PCF 48 |
| 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 February to December 1970. While serving
as a helmsman on inshore patrol craft attached to Coastal Division
Thirteen, Petty Officer ROSATO participated in over one hundred twenty-five
combat patrols and engaged the enemy on four occasions in conjunction with
Operations MARKET TIME, SEA LORDS and BLUE SHARK. 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 ROSATO's exemplary
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. |
|
| John Carl Miller, EN2 |
March 1971 |
PCF 694 |
| 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 May 1970 to March 1971. While serving as an engineman and gunner with
Coastal Division Eleven, Petty Officer MILLER participated in over one
hundred combat operations and engaged the enemy on at least twelve
occasions. 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. His
technical knowledge and long, arduous hours, including a particularly
strenuous period during Operation MARKET TIME, were directly responsible for
the constant state of readiness of his boat. On 22 July 1970,
while set in waterborne guardpost, Petty Officer MILLER directed accurate
fire that resulted in the destruction of two sampans and the capture of
documents, ammunition and weapons. Later that same day his boat
received a hit from an enemy launch bomb. Reacting immediately,
he returned quick suppressive fire, made a thorough examination of all his
spaces and effected repairs to enable the boat to clear the area.
Petty Officer MILLER's exemplary
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. |
|
| 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 |
| Paul Daniel Bolding, EN2 |
4 October 1968 |
PCF 38 |
| Daniel Brion Starks, BM3 |
4 October 1968 |
PCF 38 |
| Marvin Allen Sedlachek, RD3 |
4 October 1968 |
PCF 38 |
| Bryan Walter Kowalczyk, GMG3 |
4 October 1968 |
PCF 38 |
| Edward Earl Kesselring, BM2 |
14 October 1968 |
PCF 3 |
| Robert Eugene Hornberger, GMG2 |
14 October 1968 |
PCF 3 |
| Wade Leslie Knutson, EN3 |
14 October 1968 |
PCF 3 |
|
Anthony Ronald Marvic, EN2 |
3 November 1968 |
PCF 94 |
|
James Lindy Miller, RD1 |
3 November 1968 |
PCF 94 |
|
Willie Thomas, GMG2 |
3 November 1968 |
PCF 94 |
| David George Marquardson, QM2 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 82 |
| Harold Eugene Hart Jr, RD2 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 82 |
| Ammon Earl Ward Jr, GMG3 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 82 |
| Walter Wells Weddell, EN3 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 82 |
| Jerry Joel Vogel, SN |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 82 |
| Robert Eaton, QM2 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 72 |
| Craig Leo Tiernan, RD3 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 72 |
| Larry Wayne Gilbertson, GMGSN |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 72 |
| Wade Leslie Knutson, EN3 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 31 |
| Robert Eugene LaPrad, YN3 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 31 |
| Robert Wayne McGowan, QM2 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 31 |
| Joseph Larry Ponder, GMG3 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 31 |
| Jack Brent Shamley, SN |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 31 |
| Daniel Voit Armstrong, BM3 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 31 |
| Richard Prevett, BM2 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 93 |
| Barry Wright, BM2 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 93 |
| Steve Ralph Luke, BM2 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 93 |
| Paul Daniel Bolding, EN2 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 93 |
|
William A. Barnard, EN2 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 31 |
|
Duncan B. Taylor, RD3 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 31 |
|
Gregory Vincent Cybulski, RD3 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 31 |
|
Richard King Hughes, EN3 |
24 November 1968 |
PCF 31 |
|
Steve Ralph Luke, BM2 |
6 December 1968 |
PCF 36 |
|
Richard L. Baumberger Jr, BM3 |
8 March 1969 |
PCF 9 |
|
Bryan Walter Kowalczyk, GMG3 |
8 March 1969 |
PCF 38 |
|
Glen Cameron Keene Jr, GMG3 |
4 July 1969 |
PCF 87 |
|
Lanny Howard Buroff, QM2 |
6 July 1970 |
PCF 40 |
|
Jack Louis Carlson, LTJG |
28 July 1970 |
PCF 90 |
|
Duane Andrew Holman, QM2 |
December 1970 |
PCF 694 |
|
Frank James Willingham Sr, BM3 |
|
PCF 99 |
|
Lawrence Dewey Hortt, GMGSN |
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Thomas Ray Blakley, EN2 |
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William Franklin Brooks, QM1 |
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Timothy Edward Mott, GMG3 |
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Kenneth Joseph Andrews, LT |
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James Thomas Kolbe, LT |
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James Kenneth Ruland, LTJG |
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Homan Fitzgreene Hallock III, LTJG |
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John Joseph Billowitz, LTJG |
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Edward John Morgan Jr, LTJG |
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Stephen S. Hart, LT |
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Frank Albert Mueller Jr, LTJG |
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Richard Harry Wicks, GMGC |
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Larry Gene Linkous, RD3 |
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William Winsfield Parkinson, QM2 |
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Richard A. Gorman, GMG3 |
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John Patrick Pank, BM2 |
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Robert Duane Young, RD3 |
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William Raymond C, EN3 |
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Carl R. Russell, QM2 |
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William Henry Inabnett, RD3 |
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Ivy L. Johnson, QM2 |
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Richard Earl Babst, EN2 |
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Joseph Anthony Billiot Jr, BM3 |
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John J. Kerestenyi, RD2 |
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Martin Gerald Baca, GMG3 |
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Moss N. Agee Jr, QM2 |
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Daniel Jens Frantsen, RD2 |
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William Herbert Means, RD3 |
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| Wayne Oscar Davis, BM3 |
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| George Frederick Bullman, RD2 |
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Michael Hans Hollesen, GMG3 |
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| Thomas M. Belodeau, RD3 |
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| Kenneth Eugene Martin, GMG3 |
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| Alvah Earl Setzer, LT |
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| James P. Devine Jr, EN1 |
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| Thomas Michael Belodeau, RD3 |
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| Robert Eaton, QM2 |
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| Richard Prevett, BM2 |
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| J.A. Wright, BM2 |
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| Lary F. Wright, GMG3 |
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| Taylor, GMG3 |
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| Robert Allen Kreyer, GMG3 |
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| Lawrence Paul Drogoz, EN2 |
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| Thomas, GMG2 |
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| Eugene Kenneth Thorson, EN2 |
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| Delbert Louis Sandusky, QM1 |
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| Cuerua, EN2 |
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| Jerry Ray Leeds, QM2 |
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| Martin, GMG3 |
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| Howard Edward Bilyeu, EN3 |
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| William E. Watkins, EN1 |
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| Melvin Joseph Baker, RD3 |
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| Fred William Burns, BM2 |
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| Lee, BM3 |
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| Short, GMG3 |
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| Roy Albert Blackstone Jr, RDSN |
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| David Robert Hemenway, SN |
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| Henry Berman III, QM2 |
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| Keeper, QM2 |
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| Stephen Douglas Hayes, LTJG |
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| Daniel Salinas II, LTJG |
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| Philip A. Contino Jr, HMC |
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| Daly, LTJG |
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| Green, LTJG |
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| Cleman, BM3 |
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| Gerald V. Rhodes, BM1 |
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| Kenneth Andrew Mimms, RM1 |
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| Augustine E. Penta, BMCS |
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| Marvin L. Settle, ENC |
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| Charles Russell Nause, EN1 |
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| Franklin Jerome Smith III, LT |
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| Robert Jennings Royer, LT |
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| Ralph Grady Johnson, LT |
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| Douglas E. Buie, LT |
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| James Matthew Arrison III, LTJG |
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| Jeffery Mark Lash, LTJG |
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| David Lee Wetherell, LTJG |
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| Robert Michael Phillips, LTJG |
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| J. Borell, LTJG |
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| William Edward Hand, LT |
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| William Stillwell Mann Jr, LTJG |
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| William Avila, GMGSN |
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| Steven M. Lyst, RD3 |
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| Theron Lindsley, QM2 |
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| Shaddix, QM2 |
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| Amaruso, GMG3 |
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| Barnes, RM3 |
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| Beaver, GMG2 |
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| James Robert Beck, EN2 |
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| James Barry Bogart, EN2 |
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| Brown, EN2 |
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| Donald Henry Clemen, BM2 |
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| John Pressly Chenoweth III, LTJG |
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| Jesse D. Church, RD3 |
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| Billy E. Carr, GMG3 |
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| Henry W. Crosby, GMG3 |
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| Robert Ray Clay, RDSN |
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| Richard Gregory Carsley, BM3 |
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| Allen Edward Cott Jr, RD3 |
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| Daly, LTJG |
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| Richard Godlib Dennis, RD3 |
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| William Henry Dougherty, BM2 |
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| Noah Alan Davidson, QM2 |
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| Donoho, QM2 |
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| Sherwood James Drumheller, RDSN |
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| Oliver Keith Evans, LTJG |
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| Evans, EN2 |
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| Gary Erwin Erlandson, TM1 |
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| William Jimmie Eddings, GMG2 |
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| Michael Richard Feye, EN3 |
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| Charles Edward Florence, GMG3 |
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| Green, LTJG |
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| Joseph E. Handley, LTJG |
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| Harwell, EN1 |
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| Craig Ward Haines, RD3 |
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| John H. Heatherly Jr, BM2 |
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| John Vincent Hecker, RDSN |
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| Carl L. Hausmann, LTJG |
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| Hogan, RD3 |
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| Larry Dean Jorgensen, EN2 |
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| Robert A. Janiszewski, EN2 |
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| William Anthony Klyczek, QM2 |
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| William B. Kean III, LTJG |
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| John William Mani, EN3 |
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| William Glynn Martin, LCDR |
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| Martin, GMG3 |
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| Joe Martinez, GMG2 |
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| John J. Michels Jr, GMG3 |
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| Morawley, LT |
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| John Steve Mesojednik, RD1 |
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| Fred William Olson, EN3 |
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| Scott F. Roarke, RD3 |
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| Robin Rhodes, LTJG |
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| John Edward Safar, GMG3 |
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| Edward L.V. Shorr, LTJG |
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| Charles A. Stratton, BM2 |
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| Charles Joseph Trimble, BM3 |
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| David A. Turnbull, GMG2 |
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| Charles Emory Van Deman, RD2 |
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| Vickers, LTJG |
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| Robert Wayne Yount, GMG3 |
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| Peter C. Woolston, LTJG |
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| David Hughes Borden, GMG3 |
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| Gordon Grant Riggle, LTJG |
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| William Killough Lannom, LTJG |
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| Raymond Anthony Mislock Jr, LTJG |
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| William Cody Garlow, LTJG |
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| Alvin Andrews Horne, LTJG |
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