Military
Service
United States Marine Corps, 1968-1969
Republic of Vietnam 1968-1969
FDC/Forward observer for naval gun fire. Served with the 2nd
battalion, 12th Marines 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade,
3rd Marine Division, participating in ten infantry combat operations
with 9th Marines along the DMZ and the Laotian boarder including
Khe Sanh, and the A Shau and Da Krong Valleys
Awarded
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/palm,
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Combat Action Ribbon,
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Army Presidential Unit Citation (via 101st Airborne for extraordinary
heroism),
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Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation,
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Vietnam Service Medal w/three Bronze Stars,
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Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal, 1st class w/color,
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Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal,
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National Defense Medal, and
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Rifle Sharpshooter Badge.
Photos of my sojourn in southeast
Asia
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