The 3rd 8-inch Howitzer Battery, Self-Propelled, received several commendations for its service in Vietnam. Notably, the unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its exceptional performance and bravery in combat. Additionally, the battery earned multiple Meritorious Unit Commendations for its contributions to military operations during the Vietnam War. These awards recognized the unit's effectiveness in supporting ground troops and its overall impact on the war effort.
I was assigned to 3rd 8 inch Howitzer Battery (SP), Rein., 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division from February 1967 to March 1969. We received a Presidential Unit Citation For sometime during the period I was there. I have the notation on my DD214.
Being so close to Vietnam, Cambodia was able to receive the "over-flow" from it.
purple heart, good conduct, national defense, Vietnam service, Vietnam campaign
Yes.
1967
Ask to see his paperwork.
Peter Lemon during the Vietnam War.
You may still receive text messages even when you take out the battery of your phone. But of course, you can only read the text message when you put the battery back on and turn the phone back on.
Yes, Ted Nugent received a draft deferment during the Vietnam War by enrolling in college.
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The North Vietnamese got to do more communism.