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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes

*William E. Adams

Army Major Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam

01971-05-25 May 25, 1971

Distinguished himself as a helicopter pilot

*Lewis Albanese

Army Private First Class Republic of Vietnam

01966-12-01 December 1, 1966

For extraordinary heroism

*James Anderson, Jr.

Marine Corps Private First Class Republic of Vietnam

01967-02-28 February 28, 1967

For covering an enemy grenade with his body to protect fellow Marines

*Richard A. Anderson

Marine Corps Lance Corporal Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-08-24 August 24, 1969

For covering an enemy grenade with his body to protect fellow Marines on a recon mission.

Webster Anderson

Army Staff Sergeant Tam Ky, Republic of Vietnam

01967-10-15 October 15, 1967

Distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as chief of section in Battery A, against a hostile force.

*Eugene Ashley, Jr.

Army Sergeant First Class near Lang Vei, Republic of Vietnam

01968-02-06 February 6, 1968-01968-02-07 February 7, 1968

Displayed extraordinary heroism in risking his life in an attempt to save the lives of his entrapped comrades and commanding officer.

*Oscar P. Austin

Marine Corps Private First Class west of Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam

01969-02-23 February 23, 1969

Threw himself between enemy fire and an injured fellow Marine

John P. Baca

Army Specialist Fourth Class Phuoc Long Province, Republic of Vietnam

01970-02-10 February 10, 1970

Covered a grenade with his helmet and body, saving 8 men. Now an advocate for veterans.

Nicky D. Bacon

Army Staff Sergeant west of Tam Ky, Republic of Vietnam

01968-08-26 August 26, 1968

Bacon's extraordinary efforts, his company was able to move forward, eliminate the enemy positions, and rescue the men trapped to the front.

John F. Baker, Jr.

Army Private First Class Republic of Vietnam

01966-11-05 November 5, 1966

He was directly responsible for saving the lives of several of his comrades, and inflicting serious damage on the enemy.

Donald E. Ballard

Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-05-16 May 16, 1968

Displayed extreme heroism for covering a grenade with his own body.

*Jedh C. Barker

Marine Corps Lance Corporal near Con Thein, Republic of Vietnam

01967-09-21 September 21, 1967

Threw himself on a grenade to save fellow Marines

*John A. Barnes, III

Army Private First Class Dak To, Republic of Vietnam

01967-11-12 November 12, 1967

Was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.

Harvey C. Barnum, Jr.

Marine Corps Lieutenant Ky Phu, Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam

01965-12-18 December 18, 1965

Assumed command of a rifle company upon death of the commander in an ambush, directed the counterattack

Gary B. Beikirch

Army Sergeant Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam

01970-04-01 April 1, 1970

Endured hostile gunfire and serious injuries to saved several wounded soldiers

*Ted Belcher

Army Sergeant Plei Djerang, Republic of Vietnam

01966-11-19 November 19, 1966

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

*Leslie A. Bellrichard

Army Private First Class Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-05-20 May 20, 1967

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

Roy P. Benavidez

Army Staff Sergeant west of Loc Ninh

01968-05-02 May 2, 1968

For a series of daring and valorous actions despite severe wounds.

*Steven L. Bennett

Air Force Captain Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam

01972-06-29 June 29, 1972

Was presented posthumously for sacrificing his own life to save the life of his passenger.

*Thomas W. Bennett

Army Corporal Chu Pa Region, Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-02-09 February 9, 1969-01969-02-11 February 11, 1969

For saving many lives as a medic during a number of vicious firefights. Second conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor.

*Michael R. Blanchfield

Army Specialist Fourth Class Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-07-03 July 3, 1969

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

*John P. Bobo

Marine Corps Reserve Second Lieutenant Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-03-30 March 30, 1967

Held his position in the face of enemy ambush despite having his lower leg blown off allowing the remainder of his outnumbered unit to move to safety

James L. Bondsteel

Army Staff Sergeant An Loc Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-05-24 May 24, 1969

He destroyed 10 enemy bunkers and accounted for a large toll of the enemy, including 2 key enemy commanders

*Hammett L. Bowen, Jr.

Army Staff Sergeant Binh Duong Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-06-27 June 27, 1969

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

Patrick H. Brady

Army Major near Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam

01968-01-06 January 6, 1968

Flew multiple missions against heavy fire to evacuate 51 wounded men

*Daniel D. Bruce

Marine Corps Private First Class Fire Support Base Tomahawk, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-03-01 March 1, 1969

Carried a satchel charge away from three other Marines

*William M. Bryant

Army Sergeant First Class Long Khanh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-03-24 March 24, 1969

Bryant displayed extraordinary heroism throughout the succeeding 34 hours of incessant attack as he moved throughout the company position heedless of the intense hostile fire while establishing and improving the defensive perimeter, directing fire during critical phases of the battle, distributing ammunition, assisting the wounded, and providing the leadership and inspirational example of courage to his men.

Paul W. Bucha

Army Captain near Phuoc Vinh, Binh Duong Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-03-16 March 16, 1968--01968-03-19 March 19, 1968

Led his company in the decimation of a superior enemy force which left 156 dead on the battlefield

*Brian L. Buker

Army Sergeant Chau Doc Province, Republic of Vietnam

01970-04-05 April 5, 1970

Sacrificed his life to lead his men against the enemy and personally destroyed two enemy bunkers with hand grenades.

*Robert C. Burke

Marine Corps Private First Class southern Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-05-17 May 17, 1968

After his unit was ambushed, he assaulted the enemy forces, allowing the remainder of the unit to recover wounded and continue their advance

*Vincent R. Capodanno

Navy Lieutenant (Chaplain) Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-09-04 September 4, 1967

Killed while attempting to rescue a wounded corpsman.

*Wayne M. Caron

Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-07-28 July 28, 1968

Was killed while providing medical attention to several wounded Marines.

*Bruce W. Carter

Marine Corps Private First Class Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-08-07 August 7, 1969

Sacrificed his life to save several Marines by smothering a grenade with his body.

Jon R. Cavaiani

Army Staff Sergeant Republic of Vietnam

01971-06-04 June 4, 1971--01971-06-05 June 5, 1971

Citation and Biography

Raymond M. Clausen, Jr.

Marine Corps Private First Class Republic of Vietnam

01970-01-31 January 31, 1970

Risked his life to rescue several Marines and corpsman from a minefield.

*Ronald L. Coker

Marine Corps Private First Class Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-03-24 March 24, 1969

For assaulting an enemy position and aiding a fallen Marine despite severe wounds to himself.

*Peter S. Connor

Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Quang Nag Province, Republic of Vietnam

01966-02-25 February 25, 1966

For absorbing the blast of a malfunctioning grenade in order to protect his fellow Marines.

*Donald G. Cook

Marine Corps Captain Vietnam

01964-12-31 December 31, 1964--01967-12-08 December 8, 1967

For assisting fellow prisoners while a prisoner of war.

Bruce P. Crandall

Army Lieutenant Colonel

Battle of Ia Drang

01965-11-14 November 14, 1965

Medal awarded on February 26, 2007. For repeatedly flying into a landing zone under intense enemy fire to rescue and resupply ground troops.[#_note-0 [1]]

*Thomas E. Creek

Marine Corps Lance Corporal near Cam Lo, Republic of Vietnam

01969-02-13 February 13, 1969

Sacrificed his life to save 5 Marines by smothering a grenade with his body

*Michael J. Crescenz

Army Corporal Hiep Duc Valley area, Republic of Vietnam

01968-11-20 November 20, 1968

For single-handedly destroying two bunkers while under fire from a third machine gun during an ambush.

*Nicholas J. Cutinha

Army Specialist Fourth Class near Gia Dinh, Republic of Vietnam

01968-03-02 March 2, 1968

Maintained this position, refused assistance, and provided defensive fire for his comrades until he fell mortally wounded. He was solely responsible for killing 15 enemy soldiers while saving the lives of at least 9 members of his own unit.

*Larry G. Dahl

Army Specialist Fourth Class An Khe, Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01971-02-23 February 23, 1971

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

*Rodney M. Davis

Marine Corps Sergeant Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-09-06 September 6, 1967

Sacrificed his life to save several of his fellow Marines by smothering a grenade with his body.

Sammy L. Davis

Army Private First Class West of Cai Lay, Republic of Vietnam

01967-11-18 November 18, 1967

For defending his 42-man unit from hundreds of attacking Viet Cong.

George E. Day

Air Force Major North Vietnam

01967-08-26 August 26, 1967

For actions as a prisoner of war from 26 Aug 1967 to 4 Mar 1973

*Emilio A. De La Garza, Jr.

Marine Corps Lance Corporal near Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam

01970-04-11 April 11, 1970

Sacrificed his life and seved several Marines by blocking them from the blast of a grenade.

Merlyn H. Dethlefsen

Air Force Captain over North Vietnam

01967-03-10 March 10, 1967

*Edward A. DeVore, Jr.

Army Specialist Fourth Class near Saigon, Republic of Vietnam

01968-03-17 March 17, 1968

*Ralph E. Dias

Marine Corps Private First Class Que Son Mountains, Republic of Vietnam

01969-11-12 November 12, 1969

*Douglas E. Dickey

Marine Corps Private First Class Republic of Vietnam

01967-03-26 March 26, 1967

Drew D. Dix

Army Staff Sergeant Chau Doc Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-01-31 January 31, 1968 to 01968-02-01 February 1, 1968

*Stephen H. Doane

Army First Lieutenant Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-03-25 March 25, 1969

David C. Dolby

Army Specialist Fourth Class Republic of Vietnam

01966-05-21 May 21, 1966

For silencing 3 enemy positions and rescuing several wounded comrades.

Roger H. C. Donlon

Army Captain near Nam Dong, Republic of Vietnam

01964-07-06 July 6, 1964

*Alfredo C. Gonzalez

Marine Corps Sergeant near Thua Thien, Republic of Vietnam

01968-02-04 February 4, 1968

*James A. Graham

Marine Corps Captain Republic of Vietnam

01967-06-02 June 2, 1967

*Bruce A. Grandstaff

Army Platoon Sergeant Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-05-18 May 18, 1967

*Joseph X. Grant

Army First Lieutenant Republic of Vietnam

01966-11-13 November 13, 1966

*Terrence C. Graves

Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-02-16 February 16, 1968

For courageous leadership on an 8-man Marine recon patrol.

*Peter M. Guenette

Army Specialist Fourth Class Quan Tan Uyen Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-05-18 May 18, 1968

Charles C. Hagemeister

Army Specialist Fourth Class Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-03-20 March 20, 1967

*Loren D. Hagen

Army First Lieutenant Republic of Vietnam

01971-08-07 August 7, 1971

*Robert W. Hartsock

Army Staff Sergeant Hau Nghia, Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-02-23 February 23, 1969

For smothering a satchel charge blast with his body to protect those around him.

*Carmel B. Harvey, Jr.

Army Specialist Fourth Class Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-06-21 June 21, 1967

Frank A. Herda

Army Private First Class near Dak To, Quang Trang Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-06-29 June 29, 1968

*Robert J. Hibbs

Army Second Lieutenant Don Dien Lo Ke, Republic of Vietnam

01966-03-05 March 5, 1966

*John N. Holcomb

Army Sergeant near Quan Loi, Republic of Vietnam

01968-12-03 December 3, 1968

Joe R. Hooper

Army Sergeant near Hue, Republic of Vietnam

01968-02-21 February 21, 1968

*Charles E. Hosking, Jr.

Army Sergeant First Class Phuoc Long Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-03-21 March 21, 1967

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

Jimmie E. Howard

Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Republic of Vietnam

01966-06-16 June 16, 1966

Robert L. Howard

Army Sergeant First Class Republic of Vietnam

01968-12-30 December 30, 1968

For actions during a rescue mission in enemy territory.

*James D. Howe

Marine Corps Lance Corporal Republic of Vietnam

01970-05-06 May 6, 1970

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

*George A. Ingalls

Army Specialist Fourth Class near Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam

01967-04-16 April 16, 1967

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

Robert R. Ingram

Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam

01966-03-28 March 28, 1966

Joe M. Jackson

Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Kham Duc, Republic of Vietnam

01968-05-12 May 12, 1968

For a daring airborne rescue of American special forces troops.

Jack H. Jacobs

Army First Lieutenant Kien Phong Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-03-09 March 9, 1968

Don J. Jenkins

Army Private First Class Kien Phong Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-01-06 January 6, 1969

*Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.

Marine Corps Private First Class Fire Support Base Argonne, Republic of Vietnam

01969-03-05 March 5, 1969

For using his body to shield a fellow Marine from a grenade blast.

Delbert O. Jennings

Army Staff Sergeant Kim Song Valley, Republic of Vietnam

01966-12-27 December 27, 1966

*Jose F. Jimenez

Marine Corps Lance Corporal Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-08-28 August 28, 1969

Lawrence Joel

Army Specialist Fifth Class Republic of Vietnam

01965-11-08 November 8, 1965

For providing medical treatment to fellow soldiers while under heavy fire, despite being wounded twice, during Operation Hump.

Dwight H. Johnson

Army Specialist Fifth Class near Dak To, Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-01-15 January 15, 1968

*Ralph H. Johnson

Marine Corps Private First Class near the Quan Duc Valley, Republic of Vietnam

01968-03-05 March 5, 1968

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

*Donald R. Johnston

Army Specialist Fourth Class Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-03-21 March 21, 1969

For smothering explosive blasts with his body to protect those around him.

*William A. Jones, III

Air Force Colonel near Dong Hoi, North Vietnam

01968-09-01 September 1, 1968

*Stephen E. Karopczyc

Army First Lieutenant Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-03-12 March 12, 1967

*Terry T. Kawamura

Army Corporal Camp Radcliff, Republic of Vietnam

01969-03-20 March 20, 1969

For smothering an explosive blast with his body to protect those around him.

Kenneth M. Kays

Army Private Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam

01970-05-07 May 7, 1970

*John J. Kedenburg

Army Specialist Fifth Class Republic of Vietnam

01968-06-13 June 13, 1968

For letting a Vietnamese solider take his spot in a helicopter rescue, while he stayed behind to attempt to hold off advancing Viet Cong by which he was overrun.

*Miguel Keith

Marine Corps Lance Corporal Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam

01970-05-08 May 8, 1970

Leonard B. Keller

Army Sergeant Ap Bac Zone, Republic of Vietnam

01967-05-02 May 2, 1967

Thomas G. Kelley

Navy Lieutenant Ong Muong Canal, Kien Hoa Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-06-15 June 15, 1969

Allan J. Kellogg, Jr.

Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

01970-03-11 March 11, 1970

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

Joseph R. Kerrey

Naval Reserve Lieutenant, Junior Grade near Nha Trang Bay, Republic of Vietnam

01969-03-14 March 14, 1969

Later became a U.S. Senator.

Thomas J. Kinsman

Army Private First Class near Vinh Long, Republic of Vietnam

01968-02-06 February 6, 1968

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

Paul R. Lambers

Army Sergeant Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-08-20 August 20, 1968

George C. Lang

Army Specialist Fourth Class Kien Hoa Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-02-22 February 22, 1969

*Garfield M. Langhorn

Army Private First class Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-01-15 January 15, 1969

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

*Joseph G. Lapointe Jr

Army Specialist Fourth Class Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-06-02 June 2, 1969

Clyde E. Lassen

Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Republic of Vietnam

01968-06-19 June 19, 1968

For the rescue of two downed naval aviators.

*Billy L. Lauffer

Army Private First Class near Bon Son, Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01966-09-21 September 21, 1966

*Robert D. Law

Army Specialist Fourth Class Tinh Phuoc Thanh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-02-22 February 22, 1969

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

Howard V. Lee

Marine Corps Captain near Cam Lo, Republic of Vietnam

01966-08-08 August 8, 1966--01966-08-09 August 9, 1966

*Milton A. Lee

Army Private First Class near Phu Bai, Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-04-26 April 26, 1968

*Robert R. Leisy

Army Second Lieutenant Phuoc Long Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-12-02 December 2, 1969

Peter C. Lemon

Army Specialist Fourth Class Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01970-04-01 April 1, 1970

The only Canadian recipient since World War II, and one of only four since 1900.

*Matthew Leonard

Army Platoon Sergeant near Suoi Da, Republic of Vietnam

01967-02-28 February 28, 1967

John L. Levitow

Air Force Airman First Class Long Binh Army post, Republic of Vietnam

01969-02-24 February 24, 1969

For diving on top of a flare, to eject it from an aircraft, saving it and entire crew on board.

Angelo J. Liteky

Army Captain near Phuoc-Lac, Bien Hoa Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-12-06 December 6, 1967

James E. Livingston

Marine Corps Captain Dai Do, Republic of Vietnam

01968-05-02 May 2, 1968

*Donald R. Long

Army Sergeant Republic of Vietnam

01966-06-30 June 30, 1966

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

*Carlos J. Lozada

Army Private First Class Dak To, Republic of Vietnam

01967-11-20 November 20, 1967

For providing covering fire at the cost of his own life during a withdrawal.

*Andre C. Lucas

Army Lieutenant Colonel

Fire Support Base Ripcord, Republic of Vietnam

01970-07-01 July 1, 1970--01970-07-23 July 23, 1970

For extraordinary heroism while serving as the commanding officer of the 2d Battalion.

Allen J. Lynch

Army Specialist Fourth Class near My An (2), Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-12-15 December 15, 1967

For providing critical aid to wounded comrades under heavy fire.

Walter J. Marm, Jr.

Army Second Lieutenant near Ia Drang Valley, Republic of Vietnam

01965-11-14 November 14, 1965

For actions in Ia Drang, in which he led a successful one man assault on an enemy hill.

*Gary W. Martini

Marine Corps Private First Class Binh Son, Republic of Vietnam

01967-04-21 April 21, 1967

Sacrificed his life to move a wounded comrade to safety.

*Larry L. Maxam

Marine Corps Corporal Cam Lo District, Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-02-02 February 2, 1968

Sacrificed his life to single handedly repel a large enemy force from attacking through a weakened perimeter for over 1 1/2 hours.

Finnis D. McCleery

Army Platoon Sergeant Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-05-14 May 14, 1968

*Phill G. McDonald

Army Private First Class near Kontum City, Republic of Vietnam

01968-06-07 June 7, 1968

John J. McGinty, III

Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Republic of Vietnam

01966-07-18 July 18, 1966

William L. McGonagle

Navy Commander

USS Liberty, eastern Mediterranean

01967-06-08 June 8, 1967--01967-06-09 June 9, 1967

For actions during the USS Liberty incident.

*Ray McKibben

Army Sergeant near Song Mao, Republic of Vietnam

01968-12-08 December 8, 1968

*Thomas J. McMahon

Army Specialist Fourth Class Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-03-19 March 19, 1969

David H. McNerney

Army First Sergeant polei Doc, Republic of Vietnam

01967-03-22 March 22, 1967

*Edgar L. McWethy, Jr.

Army Specialist Fifth Class Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-06-21 June 21, 1967

*Don L. Michael

Army Specialist Fourth Class Republic of Vietnam

01967-04-08 April 8, 1967

Franklin D. Miller

Army Staff Sergeant Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam

01970-01-05 January 5, 1970

*Gary L. Miller

Army First Lieutenant Binh Duong Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-02-16 February 16, 1969

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

Robert J. Modrzejewski

Marine Corps Captain Republic of Vietnam

01966-07-15 July 15, 1966--01966-07-18 July 18, 1966

*Frankie Z. Molnar

Army Staff Sergeant Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-05-20 May 20, 1967

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

*James H. Monroe

Army Private First Class Bong Son, Hoai Nhon Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-02-16 February 16, 1967

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

*William D. Morgan

Marine Corps Corporal Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-02-25 February 25, 1969

For creating a diversion at the expense of his own life, providing his squad time to evacuate 2 wounded soldiers.

Charles B. Morris

Army Sergeant Republic of Vietnam

01966-06-29 June 29, 1966

*Robert C. Murray

Army Staff Sergeant near Hiep Duc, Republic of Vietnam

01970-06-07 June 7, 1970

For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him.

*David P. Nash

Army Private First Class Giao Duc District, Dinh Tuong Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-12-29 December 29, 1968

For covering a grenade with his body in order to protect those around him

*Melvin E. Newlin

Marine Corps Private First Class Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-07-04 July 4, 1967

*Thomas P. Noonan, Jr.

Marine Corps Lance Corporal near Vandergrift Combat Base, A Shau Valley, Republic of Vietnam

01969-02-05 February 5, 1969

Thomas R. Norris

Navy Lieutenant Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01972-04-10 April 10, 1972--01972-04-13 April 13, 1972

Michael J. Novosel

Army Chief Warrant Officer Kien Tuong Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-10-02 October 2, 1969

For the dustoff rescue of 29 American and South Vietnamese soldiers from a heavily fortified enemy training area without any cover or gunship support.

*Milton L. Olive, III

Army Private First Class Phu Cuong, Republic of Vietnam

01965-10-22 October 22, 1965

For smothering a grenade blast with his body.

*Kenneth L. Olson

Army Specialist Fourth Class Republic of Vietnam

01968-05-13 May 13, 1968

For smothering a grenade blast with his body.

Robert E. O'Malley

Marine Corps Corporal near An Cu'ong 2, South Vietnam

01965-08-18 August 18, 1965

*David George Ouellet

Navy Seaman Mekong River, Republic of Vietnam

01967-03-06 March 6, 1967

Robert M. Patterson

Army Specialist Fourth Class near La Chu, Republic of Vietnam

01968-05-06 May 6, 1968

*Joe C. Paul

Marine Corps Lance Corporal near Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam

01965-08-18 August 18, 1965

Richard A. Penry

Army Sergeant Binh Tuy Province, Republic of Vietnam

01970-01-31 January 31, 1970

*William T. Perkins, Jr.

Marine Corps Corporal Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-10-12 October 12, 1967

*Lawrence D. Peters

Marine Corps Sergeant Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-09-04 September 4, 1967

*Danny J. Petersen

Army Specialist Fourth Class Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01970-01-09 January 9, 1970

*Jimmy W. Phipps

Marine Corps Private First Class near An Hoa, Republic of Vietnam

01969-05-27 May 27, 1969

*Larry S. Pierce

Army Sergeant near Ben Cat, Republic of Vietnam

01965-09-20 September 20, 1965

*William H. Pitsenbarger

Air Force Airman First Class near Cam My, Republic of Vietnam

01966-04-11 April 11, 1966

For refusing evacuation while tending wounded and defending the unit's position.

Richard A. Pittman

Marine Corps Lance Corporal near the Demilitarized Zone, Republic of Vietnam

01966-07-24 July 24, 1966

*Riley L. Pitts

Army Captain Ap Dong, Republic of Vietnam

01967-10-31 October 31, 1967

Stephen W. Pless

Marine Corps Captain near Quang Nai, Republic of Vietnam

01967-08-19 August 19, 1967

For a daring helicopter rescue of surrounded American troops.

*William D. Port

Army Private First Class Que Son Valley, Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-01-12 January 12, 1968

*Robert L. Poxon

Army First Lieutenant Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-06-02 June 2, 1969

*William R. Prom

Marine Corps Lance Corporal near An Hoa, Republic of Vietnam

01969-02-09 February 9, 1969

*Robert J. Pruden

Army Staff Sergeant Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-11-29 November 29, 1969

*Laszlo Rabel

Army Staff Sergeant Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-11-13 November 13, 1968

For falling on a grenade to save his comrades.

Alfred V. Rascon

Army Specialist Fourth Class Republic of Vietnam

01966-03-16 March 16, 1966

Specialist Rascon's showed extraordinary valor in the face of deadly enemy fire, heroism in rescuing the wounded, and gallantry by repeatedly risking his own life for his fellow soldiers

*David R. Ray

Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-03-19 March 19, 1969

For gallantry and intrepidity in defending his position and giving aid to wounded marines.

Ronald E. Ray

Army First Lieutenant Ia Drang Valley, Republic of Vietnam

01966-06-19 June 19, 1966

For eliminating enemy fire with available weapons and shielding his men from an enemy grenade.

*Frank S. Reasoner

Marine Corps First Lieutenant near Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam

01965-07-12 July 12, 1965

For attempting to rescue one of his wounded men on a Marine recon patrol.

*Anund C. Roark

Army Sergeant Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-05-16 May 16, 1968

Sacrificed his life to save his fellow soldiers by smothering a grenade with his body.

Gordon R. Roberts

Army Specialist Fourth Class Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-07-11 July 11, 1969

For efforts in retrieving wounded personnel and defending his platoon.

*James W. Robinson, Jr.

Army Sergeant Republic of Vietnam

01966-04-11 April 11, 1966

Sacrificed his life to destroy an enemy bunker and protect several of his fellow soldiers.

Louis R. Rocco

Army Sergeant First Class northeast of Katum, Republic of Vietnam

01970-05-24 May 24, 1970

Distinguished himself when he volunteered to accompany a medical evacuation team on an urgent mission to evacuate 8 critically wounded Army of the Republic of Vietnam personnel

Charles C. Rogers

Army Lieutenant Colonel Fishhook, near Cambodian border, Republic of Vietnam

01968-11-01 November 1, 1968

Risked his life to repel the enemy and protect his soldiers during an enemy assault on his firebase.

*Euripides Rubio

Army Captain Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01966-11-08 November 8, 1966

For efforts in directing an air strike on enemy forces.

*Hector Santiago-Colon

Army Specialist Fourth Class Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-06-28 June 28, 1968

For falling on a grenade to save his comrades.

*Ruppert L. Sargent

Army First Lieutenant Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-03-15 March 15, 1967

Clarence E. Sasser

Army Private First Class Ding Tuong Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-01-10 January 10, 1968

*William W. Seay

Army Sergeant near Ap Nhi, Republic of Vietnam

01968-08-25 August 25, 1968

*Daniel J. Shea

Army Private First Class Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-05-14 May 14, 1969

*Marvin Glenn Shields

Navy Construction Mechanic Third Class Dong Xoai, Republic of Vietnam

01965-06-10 June 10, 1965

*Lance P. Sijan

Air Force Captain North Vietnam

01967-11-09 November 9, 1967

For action as a prisoner of war.

*Clifford C. Sims

Army Staff Sergeant near Hue, Republic of Vietnam

01968-02-21 February 21, 1968

*Walter K. Singleton

Marine Corps Sergeant Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-03-24 March 24, 1967

*George K. Sisler

Army First Lieutenant Republic of Vietnam

01967-02-07 February 7, 1967

*Donald S. Skidgel

Army Sergeant near Song Be, Republic of Vietnam

01969-09-14 September 14, 1969

*Larry E. Smedley

Marine Corps Corporal Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-12-21 December 21, 1967

*Elmelindo R. Smith

Army Staff Sergeant Republic of Vietnam

01967-02-16 February 16, 1967

James M. Sprayberry

Army First Lieutenant Republic of Vietnam

01968-04-25 April 25, 1968

*Russell A. Steindam

Army First Lieutenant Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01970-02-01 February 1, 1970

For defending company from a VC grenade.

*Jimmy G. Stewart

Army Staff Sergeant Republic of Vietnam

01966-05-18 May 18, 1966

James B. Stockdale

Navy Captain Hoa Lo prison, Hanoi, North Vietnam

01969-09-04 September 4, 1969

For action as a prisoner of war.

*Lester R. Stone, Jr.

Army Sergeant west of Landing Zone Liz, Republic of Vietnam

01969-03-03 March 3, 1969

*Mitchell W. Stout

Army Sergeant Khe Gio Bridge, Republic of Vietnam

01970-03-12 March 12, 1970

*Robert F. Stryker

Army Specialist Fourth Class near Loc Ninh, Republic of Vietnam

01967-11-07 November 7, 1967

Kenneth E. Stumpf

Army Specialist Fourth Class near Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam

01967-04-25 April 25, 1967

*Jon E. Swanson

Army Captain Cambodia

01971-02-26 February 26, 1971

James A. Taylor

Army First Lieutenant west of Que Son, Republic of Vietnam

01967-11-09 November 9, 1967

Risked his life to save the lives of a number of his fellow soldiers

*Karl G. Taylor, Sr.

Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Republic of Vietnam

01968-12-08 December 8, 1968

Was directly instrumental in saving the lives of several of his fellow marines

Brian M. Thacker

Army First Lieutenant Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam

01971-03-31 March 31, 1971

Risked his own life to allow his unit to escape.

Michael E. Thornton

Navy Petty Officer Republic of Vietnam

01972-10-31 October 31, 1972

By his extraordinary courage and perseverance, PO Thornton was directly responsible for saving the life of his superior officer and enabling the safe extraction of all patrol members, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.

Leo K. Thorsness

Air Force Major over North Vietnam

01967-04-19 April 19, 1967

Risked his life to assist in the rescue of 3 downed aviators.

Jay R. Vargas

Marine Corps Captain Dai Do, Republic of Vietnam

01968-04-30 April 30, 1968 to 01968-05-02 May 2, 1968

Vargas requested that his mother's name, M. Sando Vargas, Jr., be engraved on the medal and added to the rolls.

*Humbert R. Versace

Army Captain Ca Mau, Republic of Vietnam

01963-10-29 October 29, 1963 to 01965-09-26 September 26, 1965

Was executed by the Vietcong while a Prisoner of War after repeated escape attempts, torture and maltreatment.

*John E. Warren, Jr.

Army First Lieutenant Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-01-14 January 14, 1969

*Charles J. Watters

Army Major

Battle of Dak To, Republic of Vietnam

01967-11-19 November 19, 1967

Chaplain. Awarded for rescuing wounded men.

*Dale E. Wayrynen

Army Specialist Fourth Class Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-05-18 May 18, 1967

*Lester W. Weber

Marine Corps Lance Corporal Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-02-23 February 23, 1969

Gary G. Wetzel

Army Private First Class near Ap Dong An, Republic of Vietnam

01968-01-08 January 8, 1968

*Roy M. Wheat

Marine Corps Lance Corporal Republic of Vietnam

01967-08-11 August 11, 1967

*Jerry W. Wickam

Army Corporal near Loc Ninh, Republic of Vietnam

01968-01-06 January 6, 1968

*Hilliard A. Wilbanks

Air Force Captain near Dalat, Republic of Vietnam

01967-02-24 February 24, 1967

*Louis E. Willett

Army Private First Class Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam

01967-02-15 February 15, 1967

For twice providing covering fire for his squad's withdrawal despite heavy enemy fire.

Charles Q. Williams

Army Second Lieutenant Dong Xoai, Republic of Vietnam

01965-06-09 June 9, 1965--01965-06-10 June 10, 1965

*Dewayne T. Williams

Marine Corps Private First Class Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-09-18 September 18, 1968

James E. Williams

Navy Boatswain's Mate First Class Mekong River, Republic of Vietnam

01966-10-31 October 31, 1966

For leading an attack on Viet Cong shipping.

*Alfred M. Wilson

Marine Corps Private First Class Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

01969-03-03 March 3, 1969

*David F. Winder

Army Private First Class Republic of Vietnam

01970-05-13 May 13, 1970

*Kenneth L. Worley

Marine Corps Lance Corporal Bo Ban, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

01968-08-12 August 12, 1968

Raymond R. Wright

Army Specialist Fourth Class Ap Bac Zone, Republic of Vietnam

01967-05-02 May 2, 1967

*Maximo Yabes

Army First Sergeant near Phu Hoa Dong, Republic of Vietnam

01967-02-26 February 26, 1967

Yabes distinguished himself when he used his body as a shield to protect others in a bunker, moved 2 wounded men to a safer position where they could be given medical treatment and destroyed an enemy machine gun position before being mortally wounded.

*Rodney J. T. Yano

Army Sergeant First Class near Bien Hao, Republic of Vietnam

01969-01-01 January 1, 1969

For sacrificing his life to save the other members of his aircrew.

*Gordon D. Yntema

Army Sergeant near Thong Binh, Republic of Vietnam

01968-01-16 January 16, 1968--01968-01-18 January 18, 1968

Defended several fallen comrades and forcing the Vietnamese to kill him rather than be captured.

Gerald O. Young

Air Force Captain Khesanh

01967-11-09 November 9, 1967

Distinguished himself while serving as a helicopter rescue crew commander.

*Marvin R. Young

Army Staff Sergeant near Ben Cui, Republic of Vietnam

01968-08-21 August 21, 1968

[1]For Sacrificing his life so his unit could escape.

Fred W. Zabitosky

Army Staff Sergeant Republic of Vietnam

01968-02-19 February 19, 1968

Zabitosky directed the defense until rescue helicopters arrived, and when the helicopter that was to extract him from the battlefield crashed, he ignored his own injuries to save the downed craft's pilot.