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It should also be noted that Troopers Thomas W. KNUCKEY and
Philip C. TAYLOR perished during this operation.
Document provided by Dan Sutherland
Transcribed by Pam Young -- The Northwest Veterans Newsletter
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Official Orders
NO. 639/SD5BB/CL/ADHT Armed Forces of the Republic
5th Infantry Division
General Staffs
Adjutant General
CHAIMAN OF THE JOINT GENERAL STAFFS
OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE
_In compliance with Decree no. 10-b dated
Gallantry Cross.
_In compliance with Regulations no. 74-b, dated
procedures of awarding the Gallantry Cross.
_In compliance with Regulations no. 614/a/II/SL, dated
fixing the systems of national defense organization, and of the
Armed
Forces of the
_In compliance with Instructions no. 655-402, dated
the authorities of awarding medals to servicemen, alive or killed
in
action, within the Armed Forces of the
DIVISIONAL LEVEL CITATIONS
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1. MIHALIK,
2. REAMY, KEITH T. WO1 "
3. FORD, JIMMIE S. MAJ "
4. MARTIN, JAMES F. CPT "
5. SHIELDS, ROGER D. CPT "
6. LONG, MICHAEL E. WO1 "
7. SIMMONS, WILLIAM T. CPT "
8. SACCO, JAMES A. WO1 "
9. RENSCHEN, PAUL S. CPT "
10. PETERSON, PAUL CPT "
11. JONES, ROBERT C. WO1 "
12. LEE, EDWARD F. WO1 "
13. PEARSON, BILLY H. CPT "
14. HUMPHREY, BENJAMIN CPT "
15. MILES, PAUL F. WO1 "
16. JOHNSON, GEORGE R. 1LT "
17. DODD, BRUCE P. WO1 "
18. MC CANN, WESELY F. WO1 "
19. TOBIN, GARY M. CPT "
20. BARTLETT, STEVEN R. CW2 "
Brave American pilots of 3rd Squadron 17th Air Cavalry, with
excellent combat experiences, distinguished themselves in supporting
ARVN units in SNOUL THEATER (CAMBODIA). They have supported
effectively the 8th Regiment, which were attacking the enemy units.
Despite the heavy hostile anti-aircraft fire, the above servicemen
attacked the enemy targets, causing heavy casualties to the enemy.
Therefore, they have contributed great efforts to the victorious
results of the 5th Infantry Division.
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DIVISIONAL LEVEL CITATIONS
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21. GUNN, LEWIS B. CPT 3rd SQUADRON, 17TH AIR CAVALRY
22. POAGE, ROBERT B. CPT "
23. SEIDEL, ALFRED W. CPT "
24. BARR, CHARLES M. WO1 "
25. DULUCIEN, ALBERT G. WO1 "
26. STEIN, HENRY M. WO1 "
Brave American pilots of 3rd Squadron 17th Air Cavalry, with
excellent combat experiences, have distinguished themselves during
the period from
which were being surrounded by
communist forces in
(
effectively the air strikes against enemy targets, and therefore,
they have pinned down the enemy large scale offensive. Besides they
have kept frequent contact with the ARVN ground commanders. And
owing to the informations given by the above servicemen, concerning
the enemy maneuvers, the ARVN ground commanders could control the
battle field with great efficiency. Therefore, they have contributed
great efforts to the victorious results of the 5th Infantry Division.
DIVISIONAL LEVEL CITATIONS
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27. SWINFORD, MARVIN V. CPT 3rd SQUADRON, 17TH AIR CAVALRY
28. NICOL, JOHN CW3 "
29. CHODARA, LOUIS CW2 "
30. EVANS, SCOTT A. WO1 "
31. HANSEN, MARK S. WO1 "
32. RICHARDSON, THOMAS WO1 "
33. WILTROUT, TIMOTHY WO1 "
34.
35. LAUFENBURGER, FRANK CPT "
Brave American pilots of 3rd Squadron 17th Air Cavalry, with
excellent combat experiences, have shown meritorious services in
supporting TOAN THANG operations, in Cambodian territory. Despite the
intensive hostile fire, those servicemen have kept frequent contact
with the ARVN 5th Infantry Division units, and have flown over enemy
positions in low-level, so as to give the friendly unit commanders
the latest enemy maneuvers. Besides they have casualties, as well as
losses of weapons to the enemy. Therefore they have contributed great
efforts to the victorious results of the 5th Infantry Division.
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REGIMENT LEVEL CITATIONS
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1. WRIGHT, JAMES H. CPT 3rd SQUADRON, 17TH AIR CAVALRY
2. REIDY, ROBERT 1LT "
3. WILKINS, PAUL C. CPT "
4. MILLER, JATIES D. WO1 "
5. STEELHAMMER, WILLIAM WO1 "
6. JOHNSON, JAMES CPT "
7. WATKINS, ROGER R. WO1 "
Brave gunship pilots with great enthusiasm, have distinguished
themselves from
regiment units at
the enemy. In spite of the great danger to their own lives, subject
pilots have supported the friendly units with effective air strikes
and have firred down all major hostile offensives. Besides they have
given complete detailed information of the ground situations to the
ARVN commanders, who, with these dates would control the whole
theater more easier. These servicemen have contributed a great deal
of efforts to the victorious results of the 5th Infantry Division.
REGIMENT LEVEL CITATIONS
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8. IVIE, CLARENCE S. CPT 3rd SQUADRON, 17TH AIR CAVALRY
9. GIBSON, PATRICK H. WO1 "
10. PLANTER, MICHAEL T. WO1 "
11. TURNER, ROBERT M. WO1 "
12. MUSTIN, DANNY G. WO1 "
13. SELDA, GERALD E. WO1 "
14. TANNYHILL, JAMES W. WO1 "
15. McWATERS, JOHN D. WO1 "
16. BERGMAN, MICHAEL F. 1LT "
17.
18. SUTHERLAND, DANIEL J. SP4 "
19. DUSSEAU, THEODORE H. SP5 "
20. CARLSON, LARRY G. SP4 "
21. GARRISON, JOHN S. SP4 "
22. BEASON, MICHAEL B. SP4 "
23. BRIEDEN, NED A. SP4 "
24. JOHNSON, RICHARD A. SP4 "
Excellent pilots and crow members in charge of medical
evacuations, having great sense of responsibilities, have shown
meritorious service in Cambodian
territory, from
large enemy forces, and were being shelled by hostile ground
artillery. Subject pilots managed to land at combat zones to
evacuate the friendly wounded, regardless of the intensive enemy
fire. Owing to those these servicemen have contributed a great deal
to the victorious results of the 5th Infantry Division.
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REGIMENT LEVEL CITATIONS
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25. ROSE, EDGAR SSG 3rd SQUADRON, 17TH AIR CAVALRY
26. BRYANT, ISAAC SSG "
27. BROWN, WILLIAM H. SGT "
28. BEASLEY, CRAIG O. SP5 "
29. GROVER, ROBERT H. SP5 "
30.
31. SAGER, WILLIAM C. SP5 "
32. AMERSON, ROY J. SP5 "
33. JAQUINS, CHARLES SP4 "
34. MONTAGUE, CHARLES SP4 "
35. COLEGROVE, ROBERT 1LT "
36. PATTERSON, DENNIS L. 1LT "
Excellent American pilots and crew members, in charge of
observation having a great knowledge of specialities have
distinguished themselves in Toan-Thang operation, inside Cambodian
territory, by coordinating with ARVN infantry units. In spite of
the intensive enemy anti-aircraft fire, subject servicemen have
observed calmly the whole combat zones, and have directed air-strikes
against hostile targets causing heavy casualties, as well as losses of
weapons to the enemy. They have contributed a great deal of efforts
to the victorious results of the 5th Infantry Division.
"I certify this to be a true
translation" For the chairman of the
joint general staffs of the
[signed] armed forces of the Republic
JOHN R JOHNSON JR of
CPT, AR
Adjutant General CAO-VAN-VIEN
Commanding General
"A TRUE COPY" 5th Infantry Division
Maj. General NGUYEN-VAN-HIEU
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