HEAD, GLEN R.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Glen R. Head (2052841), Private First Class, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company A, 3d Engineer Battalion, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on July 25, 1966. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Private First Class Head upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky
HEAD, WILLIAM H., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to William H. Head, Jr. (1973115), Staff Sergeant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on August 17, 1967. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Staff Sergeant Head upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: San Marcos, California
HEALD, RONALD E.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Ronald E. Heald (0-73991), Major, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Marine Observation Squadron 6 (VMO-6), 1st Marine
Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against the enemy
in the Republic of Vietnam on February 8, 1967. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Major Heald upheld the highest traditions
of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Adams, New York
*HEETER, JAMES R. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to James R. Heeter (2374329), Private
First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 3d
Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on August 18,
1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Private First
Class Heeter upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the
United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his
country.
Home Town: Spencer, West Virginia
*HELTON, JOHN K. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to John K. Helton (2046079),
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d
Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on July 6, 1967. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Sergeant Helton upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Home Town: Griffin, Georgia
HELTON, MICHAEL P.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Michael P. Helton (2323276), Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 4, 1968. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal Helton upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
HEMBROUGH, JOHN A.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to John A. Hembrough (2465384), Private First Class,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Headquarters and Service Company, 2d Battalion, 4th
Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February
25, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Private First
Class Hembrough upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and
the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida
HEMINGWAY, JOSEPH E.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Joseph E. Hemingway (2114023), Sergeant, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on November 16, 1966. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Sergeant Hemingway upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Richmond, Virginia
*HEMP, STUART F. (KIA)
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Stuart F. Hemp (225741571),
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving as a Fire Team Leader with Company
L, Third Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division in connection
with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 22
August 1969, the Third Platoon was conducting a patrol north of the
Vandergrift Combat Base when Private First Class Hemp and the two lead
squads were pinned down by a heavy volume of automatic weapons and
rocket-propelled grenade fire from a large North Vietnamese Army force
occupying a fortified bunker complex. Realizing that several wounded
men had fallen in dangerously exposed positions, Private First Class
Hemp, with complete disregard for his own safety, maneuvered across
the fire-swept terrain to the side of his companions and, in two
successful, hazardous attempts, moved two of his comrades to covered
locations. Braving the intense enemy fire for a third time, he was
moving toward another casualty when he was seriously wounded. Although
realizing his need for immediate medical attention but, unwilling to
risk other Marine lives during an attempt to evacuate him from his
completely exposed position, Private First Class Hemp steadfastly
refused to allow his companions to come to his aid and subsequently
succumbed to his extensive injuries. His heroic and determined actions
inspired all who observed him and save the lives of two fellow
Marines. By his courage, selfless concern for his fellow man and
unwavering devotion to duty in the face of grave personal danger,
Private First Class Hemp upheld the highest traditions of the Marine
Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his
life in the service of his country.
Home Town: Richmond, Virginia
HENDERSON, EARL W.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Earl W. Henderson (0-93935), First Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 6, 1968. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Henderson upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Los Angeles, California
HENDERSON, JIM A., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Jim A. Henderson, Jr. (1984516), Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on June 2, 1967. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Corporal Henderson upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Albuquerque, New Mexico
HENDERSON, WILLIAM B.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to William B. Henderson (1588608), Staff Sergeant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 24, 1967. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Staff Sergeant Henderson upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee
HENDERSON, WILLIAM T.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to William T. Henderson (0-89766), Second
Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company A, 3d Reconnaissance
Battalion, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on July 12,
1965. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Second
Lieutenant Henderson upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Princeton, New Jersey
HENDRICKS, ROBERT L.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Robert L. Hendricks (2235429), Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 24, 1968. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal Hendricks upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Los Angeles, California
Personal Awards: Navy Cross (Vietnam), Silver Star (Vietnam)
HENEBURY, JOSEPH D.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Joseph D. Henebury (2114415), Lance Corporal,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on December 9, 1965. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Henebury upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Belmont, Massachusetts
HENGEVELT, WILLIAM G.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to William G. Hengevelt (2142331), Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 11th Marines, in
connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam on November 4, 1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting
spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal
danger, Corporal Hengevelt upheld the highest traditions of the Marine
Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida
HENNING, THOMAS L.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Thomas L. Henning (2264035), Sergeant, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company C, 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on June 1, 1969. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Sergeant Henning upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Canton, Ohio
*HENRICKS, CHARLES DRAYTON (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Charles Drayton Henricks
(0-102443), First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Marine Medium
Helicopter Squadron 161 (HMM-161), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in
connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam on March 23, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit
and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger,
First Lieutenant Henricks upheld the highest traditions of the Marine
Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life
for his country.
Home Town: Solana Beach, California
HENRY, CLARK G.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Clark G. Henry (0-60399), Major, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Executive Officer, 3d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on July 18, 1966. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Major Henry upheld the highest traditions
of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Oceanside, California
*HENRY, HOWARD BOYD (KIA)
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Howard Boyd Henry (0-85097),
Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in
action while serving as a Pilot with Marine Observation Squadron TWO
(VMO-2), Marine Aircraft Group SIXTEEN (MAG-16), FIRST Marine Aircraft
Wing in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the
Republic of Vietnam. On the night of 22 October 1969, Major Henry
launched as Section Leader of a flight of two HA-1G Cobra helicopters
assigned the emergency extraction of a seven-man reconnaissance patrol
which had sustained four casualties. Arriving over the designated
area, he immediately established radio contact with the team and was
informed that only three members of the team were able to defend its
position. Unable to establish the beleaguered patrols exact location,
he requested a flare ship and commenced low-altitude passes over the
area to search for the embattled men. Undaunted by the constant threat
of hostile fire and extremely adverse weather conditions which
severely restricted visibility and the area of maneuverability, Major
Henry fearlessly directed his aircraft on repeated runs under the
obscuring cloud cover. Maintaining continuous radio communication with
the ground unit, he continually encouraged the Marines and requested
guidance by visual sighting of his aircraft's lights or the sound of
his engine in an attempt to pinpoint the patrol's position. As a
result of his low-altitude circling of their position, he succeeded in
preventing the enemy from launching an attack. After over eight hours
of maneuvering over the reconnaissance team's position, Major Henry
directed the insertion of a reaction force and the extraction of the
patrol. By his courage, bold initiative and unswerving devotion to
duty in the face of great personal danger, Major Henry was
instrumental in saving the lives of several of his fellow Marines and
upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United
States Naval Service.
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
HENRY, RICHARD H.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Richard H. Henry (0-100319), First Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on May 15, 1969. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Henry upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
*HENRY, WALTER MAURICE (KIA)
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Walter Maurice Henry (2388813),
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman with Company D,
First Military Police Battalion, Force Logistic Command, THIRD Marine
Amphibious Force, in connection with operations against insurgent
communist (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. On 23 August
1968, Private First Class Henry's unit was occupying a defensive
position near the Cam Le Bridge, south of DaNang, when the area came
under intense mortar and small arms fire. Learning that several
Marines on the opposite side of the river were wounded and required
medical evacuation, he unhesitatingly boarded a multi-purpose barge
and, accompanied by three companions, maneuvered the craft across the
river. Arriving in the designated area, he quickly realized that
suppressive fire would be necessary to cover the evacuation of the
casualties. Fearlessly rushing across seventy-five meters of
fire-swept terrain, he reached a friendly unit and directed the
deliver of suppressive fire at the enemy positions. Completely
disregarding his own safety, he then attempted to return to his
wounded comrades in order to assist in their evacuation and was
mortally wounded. Due largely to his heroic and determined efforts,
his injured companions were safely evacuated from the hazardous area.
By his courage, resolute determination and selfless devotion to duty,
Private First Class Henry inspired all who observed him and upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval
Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Home Town: Seattle, Washington
*HENSON, CLARK LEE, JR. (KIA)
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Clark Lee Henson, Jr. (2063752),
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
in action while serving with Company D, First Battalion, Twenty-Sixth
Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in connection with operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 7 June 1968, Company D was
participating in a battalion-size search and destroy operation
southwest of Da Nang and was approaching a village near Phu Lac when
the Marines suddenly came under intense machine gun and automatic
rifle fire from a large North Vietnamese Army force. Almost
immediately after the initial contact the third platoon commander and
his radio operator were mortally wounded. Rapidly assessing the
situation, Sergeant Henson unhesitatingly assumed command of the
platoon and completely disregarding his own safety, repeatedly exposed
himself to hostile fire while consolidating his unit's position. On
two occasions, he fearlessly advanced into the fire-swept area to aid
wounded Marines and move them to positions of relative safety.
Continuing his determined efforts Sergeant Henson ensured that all of
the casualties were evacuated and then boldly led his men in an
aggressive assault that forced the enemy to flee and accounted for
fifty-seven North Vietnamese soldiers killed. By his courage, bold
initiative and selfless devotion to duty at great personal risk,
Sergeant Henson contributed immeasurably to the accomplishment of his
unit's mission and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Joplin, Missouri
HENSON, FRED G., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Fred G. Henson, Jr. (2175080), Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 21, 1967. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal Henson upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
HERLIHY, PATRICK E.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Patrick E. Herlihy (2209977), Private First
Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in
action while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st
Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on August 29, 1968. By
his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty
in the face of extreme personal danger, Private First Class Herlihy
upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United
States Naval Service.
Home Town: Wilmington, Delaware
HERMAN, CHARLES W.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Charles W. Herman (2329901), Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company E, 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on May 17, 1969. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Corporal Herman upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
HERMAN, STEVEN G.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Steven G. Herman (2149874), Corporal, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.),
FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the
Republic of Vietnam on May 8, 1967. By his courage, aggressive
fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme
personal danger, Corporal Herman upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
HERNANDEZ, JOSE F.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Jose F. Hernandez, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps,
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with
Air and Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on July 11 -
16, 1972. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal
Hernandez upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the
United States Naval Service.
HERNANDEZ, LEONARDO
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Leonardo Hernandez (2238532), Sergeant, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 21, 1967. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Sergeant Hernandez upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Midland, Texas
*HERRERA, MANUEL (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Manuel Herrera (2106574), Private
First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 4th
Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 21,
1966. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Private First
Class Herrera upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and
the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his
country.
Home Town: Pueblo, Colorado
*HERRERA, PHILLIP A. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Phillip A. Herrera (2140517),
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 4th
Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September
8, 1966. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Lance
Corporal Herrera upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and
the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his
country.
Home Town: Selma, California
HERRING, CHARLES L.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Charles L. Herring (2140517), Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on January 30, 1966. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal Herring upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Austell, Georgia
HERRINGER, CHARLES L.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Charles L. Herringer (1969142), Staff Sergeant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on January 17, 1966. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Staff Sergeant Herringer upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Springfield, Oregon
HERRINGTON, RICHARD L.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Richard L. Herrington (0-103562), First
Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Marine Light Helicopter
Squadron 167 (HML-167), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with
combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on
December 31, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and
steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger,
First Lieutenant Herrington upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: San Leandro, California
HERROD, RANDELL D.
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Randell D. Herrod (2503459), Private First Class,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving as an Assistant Machine Gunner with Company K, Third
Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division in connection with
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 28 July
1969, Company K was occupying a night defensive position approximately
three miles northwest of Cam Lo in Quang Tri Province. Suddenly, the
Marines came under heavy ground attack by a large North Vietnamese
Army force utilizing mortars, automatic weapons, and rocket-propelled
grenades. During the initial moments of the firefight, a hostile
rocket-propelled grenade exploded in Private First Class Herrod's
fighting position, seriously wounding him and his two companions.
After dragging his comrades to a position of relative safety, he
boldly shielded them from further injuries with his own body and
commenced delivering effective M-60 machine gun fire at the enemy.
Alertly observing several hostile soldiers who were attempting to
destroy nearby tanks with hand grenades, Private First Class Herrod
delivered such accurate fire with his weapon that the enemy soldiers
were forced to abandon their mission. When the hostile unit turned its
attention to his machine gun position, Private First Class Herrod,
completely disregarding his own painful wound, resolutely maintained
his exposed position and continued to fire at the enemy until
reinforcements arrived. His heroic and timely actions and sincere
concern for the welfare of his fellow man inspired all who observed
him. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion
to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Private First Class
Herrod contributed significantly to the subsequent defeat of the North
Vietnamese Army force and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine
Corps and of the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Calvin, Oklahoma
HERRON, MARK P.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Mark P. Herron, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Headquarters and Service Company, 2d Battalion, 4th
Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February
23, 1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Lance
Corporal Herron upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and
the United States Naval Service.
HERTBERG, EDWARD C.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Edward C. Hertberg (0-64604), Lieutenant Colonel,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (HMM-164),
1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on May 11, 1972. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Lieutenant Colonel Hertberg upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: New York, New York
HESCOCK, DONALD W.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Donald W. Hescock (242793), Private First Class,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company D, First Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD
Marine Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam on 26 February 1969.
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
HESSER, PETER M.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Peter M. Hesser (526462823), First Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 6, 1968. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Hesser upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Stillwater, Arizona
HESTER, JAMES R.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to James R. Hester (2132683), Corporal, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division
(Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy
in the Republic of Vietnam on June 2, 1967. By his courage, aggressive
fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme
personal danger, Corporal Hester upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky
HESTER, MICHAEL P.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Michael P. Hester (2434020), Lance Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company A, First Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD
Marine Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam on 22 February 1969.
Home Town: Dallas, Georgia
*HESTER, WILLIAM W. (KIA)
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to William W. Hester (2399347),
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving as a Grenadier with Company I,
Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, THIRD Marine Division in connection
with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. One the
morning of 1 July 1968, Company I's defensive perimeter near the Khe
Sanh Combat Base was assaulted by a numerically superior North
Vietnamese Army force, and after the Marines successfully repulsed the
hostile attack, Private First Class Hester's squad was assigned to
search the area for any remaining enemy. Suddenly observing a small
hostile group, one of the Marines immediately delivered a heavy volume
of fire upon the enemy soldiers and exhausted his supply of
ammunition. Reacting instantly, Private First Class Hester fearlessly
assaulted the hostile unit, killing a North Vietnamese soldier with
his M-79 grenade launcher and preventing the remaining enemy from
firing upon his defenseless comrade. Disregarding his own safety, he
resolutely commenced reloading his weapon and was mortally wounded by
hostile fire. Ignoring his painful injuries, he steadfastly remained
in his dangerously exposed position and continued firing upon the
enemy until he succumbed to his wounds. His bold initiative and
resolute determination inspired all who observed his and were
instrumental in saving the life of his fellow Marine. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty, Private
First Class Hester contributed significantly to the accomplishment of
his unit's mission and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine
Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his
life in the service of his country.
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
HETTINGER, JOHN R.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to John R. Hettinger (2323783), Private First Class,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September 25, 1967. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Private First Class Hettinger
upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United
States Naval Service.
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
HEWITT, JOHN R.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to John R. Hewitt (0-101979), Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, FIRST Marine
Division, during combat operations against the enemy in the Republic
of Vietnam on 6 February 1968.
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
HEYWARD, ROBERT L.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Robert L. Heyward, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps,
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with
Company H, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF,
in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic
of Vietnam on September 1, 1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting
spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal
danger, Corporal Heyward upheld the highest traditions of the Marine
Corps and the United States Naval Service.
HICKEY, LLOYD R.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Lloyd R. Hickey (2344181), Corporal, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 8,
1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal
Hickey upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the
United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
HICKS, LARRY D.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Larry D. Hicks (2184537), Private First Class,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 22, 1967. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Private First Class Hicks upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Farmington, New Mexico
*HIGGINS, JEROME (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Jerome Higgins (2457197), Private
First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 7th
Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on November
12, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Private First
Class Higgins upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and
the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his
country.
Home Town: Springfield, Ohio
*HIGGINS, JOHN F. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to John F. Higgins (2420162), Lance
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d
Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on December 8, 1968. By
his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty
in the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Higgins upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Home Town: Lincoln Park, New York
HIGGINS, MARTIN CHRISTOPHER
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Martin Christopher Higgins (0-89589), Captain,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving as Commanding Officer of Company E, Second Battalion,
Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in connection with operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 15 June 1967, during
a search and destroy mission in conjunction with Operation ARIZONA in
Quang Nam Province, Captain Higgins' left flank platoon came under
intense small arms, machine gun and rocket fire from a numerically
superior North Vietnamese Army force. Displaying exceptional tactical
knowledge and exemplary leadership, Captain Higgins, although exposed
to the enemy fire, immediately deployed his reserve platoon in a
flanking maneuver and skillfully directed the fire of two supporting
armored amphibian tractors which inflicted heavy casualties on the
enemy and forced them to break contact. He then aggressively employed
artillery and air strikes in order to pursue the enemy by fire. After
reorganizing his platoons and redistributing ammunition, he continued
the attack. Subsequently, when his lead platoon came under heavy fire
at close range from four automatic weapons, 82-mm. mortars and 82-mm.
antitank rockets, Captain Higgins quickly assessing the situation,
courageously led a platoon across and open rice paddy through intense
enemy fire to relieve the pressure on his forward elements and to
bring maximum fire power to bear on the enemy. After directing
accurate machine gun fire, which silenced the enemy fire on his right
flank, he unhesitatingly continued the attack, directing point blank
105-mm. fire from the armored amphibian vehicles which resulted in the
destruction of at least one rocket position and one machine gun
emplacement. He then skillfully deployed his men to positions where
they could deliver a heavy volume of fire on the enemy and gain fire
superiority. Completely disregarding the enemy machine gun, mortar and
rocket fire around him, Captain Higgins steadfastly continued to
direct his units' fire until the enemy was forced to flee in panic and
disorder. While pursuing the enemy, one amphibian tractor was severely
damaged by two 82-mm. antitank rockets. Exhibiting calm presence of
mind, Captain Higgins directed an intense volume of fire, which
destroyed the rocket emplacement, and then supervised the movement of
the disabled vehicle from the hostile area. His sound judgment and
courageous actions were instrumental in reducing friendly casualties
and accounting for at least forty enemy killed. By his bold
initiative, exceptional professionalism and selfless devotion to duty,
Captain Higgins inspired all who served with him and upheld the
highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Fall River, Massachusetts
HIGNIGHT, DANIEL J.
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Daniel J. Hignight (2380117), Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving as a Scout Observer with Company M, Third Battalion,
Fifth Marines, First Marine Division in connection with operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 9 August 1968, during
Operation Mameluke Thrust, Company M became heavily engaged with a
large North Vietnamese Army force in Quang Nam Province. Realizing the
seriousness of the situation, Corporal HIGNIGHT unhesitatingly
volunteered to assist a fire team in attacking a hostile machine gun
position, and as the Marines maneuvered toward the objective, the
enemy attempted to halt their advance with several grenades.
Disregarding his own safety, Corporal HIGNIGHT immediately commenced
searching for the hostile position from which the grenades were coming
and was seriously wounded. Ignoring his painful injury, he located the
enemy emplacement and silenced it with a hand grenade, enabling the
fire team to continue the assault against the North Vietnamese machine
gun position. When one Marine was wounded and lay dangerously exposed
to the intense enemy fire, Corporal HIGNIGHT fearlessly maneuvered
across the fire-swept terrain to the side of his injured comrade and
moved him to a position of relative safety. After the Marines had
reached the hostile machine gun and silenced it with a heavy volume of
fire, Corporal HIGNIGHT entered the emplacement and, observing an
enemy soldier alive, quickly subdued him in close combat and captured
him. Although subsequently wounded again, he steadfastly refused
medical evacuation and resolutely continued his determined efforts.
His bold initiative and resolute determination inspired all who
observed him and contributed significantly to the accomplishment of
his unit's mission. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and
unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great personal danger,
Corporal HIGNIGHT upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
and of the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: East Moline, Illinois
HILDRETH, RAYMOND S.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Raymond S. Hildreth (2147409), Lance Corporal,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on June 16, 1966. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Hildreth upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma
HILGARTNER, PETER L.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Peter L. Hilgartner (0-51942), Lieutenant
Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
in action while serving with Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 5th
Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September 4
- 6, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Lieutenant
Colonel Hilgartner upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Newport, Rhode Island
HILL, BYRON EDWARD
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Byron Edward Hill (0-94785), First Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving as an Artillery Forward Observer with Company M, Third
Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division in connection with
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 13 May
1967, during Operation Union, the defensive positions of Company M
came under intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons and mortar
fire. Unhesitatingly exposing himself to heavy enemy fire, First
Lieutenant HILL maneuvered to an exposed vantage point to adjust
artillery fire against the enemy's positions and remained in this
unprotected position for over two hours, skillfully directing and
adjusting supporting arms fire until the enemy fire was silenced. Upon
learning that the platoon commander, platoon sergeant and guide of the
Second Platoon had been seriously wounded, he assumed command of the
unit and moved across 200 meters of fire swept terrain to the
platoon's location. Demonstrating exceptional leadership and tactical
ability, First Lieutenant HILL reorganized the unit, encouraged his
men and aggressively led the platoon. Later in the afternoon, he was
recalled to the command post where he immediately coordinated and
supervised the planning of night defensive fires for the company's
position. In the early morning hours 14 May 1967, the enemy launched
an intense machine gun and mortar attack, closely followed by a
coordinated infantry assault against the company's position. With
complete disregard for his own safety, he moved to an exposed vantage
point and for over two hours, calmly directed artillery fire on the
hostile force, often within ninety meters of the company's lines. As
the attack subsided, First Lieutenant HILL relentlessly pursued the
fleeing enemy with intense supporting arms fire. In large measure due
to his determined efforts and superior professional ability, Company M
accounted for over 150 enemy confirmed killed. By his steadfast
courage, exceptional professionalism and selfless devotion to duty,
First Lieutenant HILL was an inspiration to all who served with him
and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the
United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Sparta, Illinois
*HILL, JOHN M. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to John M. Hill (2106248), Sergeant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company B, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division
(Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy
in the Republic of Vietnam on August 22, 1969. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Sergeant Hill upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He
gallantly gave his life for his country.
Home Town: Middletown, Kentucky
HILL, THOMAS R.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Thomas R. Hill (2145860), Sergeant, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 18, 1968. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Sergeant Hill upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
HILL, TWYMAN RALPH
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Twyman Ralph Hill (0-45538), Lieutenant Colonel,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving as Commanding Officer of the First Military Police
Battalion, Force Logistic Command, in connection with operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. During the morning of 30
January 1968, elements of Lieutenant Colonel Hill's battalion were
deployed as a blocking force to contain a combined unit of Viet Cong
and North Vietnamese Army Regulars who were preparing to attack the I
Corps Tactical Zone Headquarters near DaNang. During the initial
contact with the enemy, one platoon leader was mortally wounded and
another was pinned down by heavy small arms and automatic weapons
fire, preventing him from directing the actions of his men. Upon
learning of the seriousness of the situation, Lieutenant Colonel Hill
unhesitatingly left the relative safety of his command post and moved
to the area of the intense fire fight to instantly appraise himself of
the tactical developments. Immediately regrouping the members of the
two platoons, he directed a heavy volume of fire on the enemy.
Observing a wounded Marine lying in the exposed area approximately
fifty meters to his front, he ignored the intense hostile fire around
him and fearlessly moved across the fire-swept terrain and moved the
injured man to a more protected position. Assured that the Marine was
receiving medical aid, he returned to the area of heaviest contact
where he continued to direct the actions of his men. Observing that
another Marine had been wounded and lay exposed to hostile fire, he
completely disregarded his personal safety and courageously raced into
the hazardous area where he moved the injured man to a position of
safety. Throughout the engagement, he repeatedly ignored the danger to
his own life as he moved from one position to another, ably directing
the fire of the Marines and encouraging his men. By his inspiring
leadership, courageous actions and selfless devotion to duty
throughout, Lieutenant Colonel Hill upheld the highest traditions of
the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Denton, Texas
HILLIARD, GEORGE S., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to George S. Hilliard, Jr. (2356108), Lance
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
in action while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 27th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on July 18, 1968. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Hilliard upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
HILTBRUNNER, DONNAL E.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Donnal E. Hiltbrunner (0-80851), Captain, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Marine All Weather Attack Squadron 533 (VMA(AW)-533),
1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on October 29, 1967. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Captain Hiltbrunner upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Bushton, Kansas
HILTON, JUDSON D., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Judson D. Hilton, Jr. (0-95616), First
Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Marine Medium Helicopter
Squadron 463 (HMM-463), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with
combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on May
1, 1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, First
Lieutenant Hilton upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
HINKLE, DENNIS A.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Dennis A. Hinkle (0-100327), Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on June 11, 1967. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Second Lieutenant Hinkle upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Warren, Pennsylvania
HINKLE, THOMAS F.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Thomas F. Hinkle (0-86682), Captain, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division
(Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy
in the Republic of Vietnam on February 9, 1969. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Captain Hinkle upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Wilmington, Delaware
HINOJOSA, JUAN N., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Juan N. Hinojosa, Jr. (2110369), Lance Corporal,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company B, 3d Tank Battalion, 3d Marine Division
(Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy
in the Republic of Vietnam on September 26, 1965. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Hinojosa upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: San Antonio, Texas
HINSON, AMOS BURT, III
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Amos Burt Hinson, III (0-86290), First
Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon Commander with
Company K, Third Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division,
Fleet Marine Force Pacific in Quang Ngai Province, Republic of
Vietnam. On the morning of 18 August 1965, during Operation STARLITE,
the second and third platoons of Company K came under heavy automatic
weapons fire. The second platoon, commanded by First Lieutenant
Hinson, immediately sustained casualties. Due to the intensity of
enemy fire, two of First Lieutenant Hinson's squads were pinned down.
After he reported the situation to the Company commander, First
Lieutenant Hinson aggressively led an assault with his remaining squad
through the enemy positions. As a result of his immediate and fearless
action in the face of heavy enemy fire, the company's first platoon
was able to advance and clear the left flank of the objective, thereby
forcing the enemy to withdraw. By his courageous leadership and loyal
devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Hinson upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama
*HINSON, DON (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Don Hinson (2466761), Private
First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 3d
Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on December
22, 1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Private First
Class Hinson upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the
United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his
country.
Home Town: New York, New York
HINSON, DONALD
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Donald Hinson, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps,
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with
Company G, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF,
in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic
of Vietnam on June 11, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting
spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal
danger, Staff Sergeant Hinson upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
HITZELBERGER, DANIEL A.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Daniel A. Hitzelberger (0-87413), Captain, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 5, 1969. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Captain Hitzelberger upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Glassboro, New Jersey
*HOARE, THOMAS J., JR. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Thomas J. Hoare, Jr. (0-95789),
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 4th
Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on January 7,
1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Second
Lieutenant Hoare upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and
the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his
country.
Home Town: Bellerose, New York
HOBAN, JOHN J.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to John J. Hoban (2029200), Corporal, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division
(Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy
in the Republic of Vietnam on July 4, 1966. By his courage, aggressive
fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme
personal danger, Corporal Hoban upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Hartwell, Nebraska
HOBBS, THOMAS A.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Thomas A. Hobbs (0-102952), First Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 7, 1969. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Hobbs upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Roseburg, Oregon
*HOCH, LARRY D. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Larry D. Hoch (2438147), Lance
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st
Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on May 3, 1969. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Hoch upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Home Town: Topton, Pennsylvania
*HODGES, HOMER L., JR. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Homer L. Hodges, Jr. (2094758),
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 9th
Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September
9, 1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Lance
Corporal Hodges upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and
the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his
country.
Home Town: Mineral Wells, Texas
HOECK, RICHARD J.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Richard J. Hoeck (1960766), Lance Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on August 18, 1965. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Hoeck upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Wyoming, Minnesota
HOFF, JOHN R., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to John R. Hoff, Jr. (0-111172), Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company E, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 26, 1970. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Second Lieutenant Hoff upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
Personal Awards: Navy Cross (Vietnam), Silver Star (Vietnam)
HOFFERT, DUWAYNE W.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Duwayne W. Hoffert (0-62272), Major, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMM-363), 1st
Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against the
enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 6, 1968. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Major Hoffert upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: St. Peter, Minnesota
HOFFMAN, RICHARD C.
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Richard C. Hoffman (0-105132), First Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving as a Platoon Commander with Company M, Third Battalion,
Third Marines, Third Marine Division in connection with operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 17 June 1969, while
First Lieutenant Hoffman's platoon was conducting a search and destroy
operation in the Dong Ha area, the lead squad came under a heavy
volume of small arms and automatic weapons fire from a North
Vietnamese Army unit occupying well-concealed bunkers. Observing two
wounded Marines fall in an area dangerously exposed to the hostile
fire, First Lieutenant Hoffman unhesitatingly left his position of
relative security and fearlessly moving across the fire-swept terrain
to a forward position, skillfully deployed his remaining men in
effective fighting positions to assist the beleaguered squad. Then
with complete disregard for his own safety, he raced across forty
meters of open rice paddy and dragged the two casualties to the safety
of a nearby bomb crater to await medical evacuation. Rejoining his
unit, be boldly initiated an aggressive assault against an enemy
machine gun emplacement, enabling his men to silence the North
Vietnamese fire from this point. Seeing another injured man fall,
First Lieutenant Hoffman directed his men to provide coving fire as he
fearlessly ran to the man's side and although becoming a vulnerable
target for North Vietnamese Army snipers, boldly carried the injured
man to a covered position. By his courage, bold initiative and
unwavering devotion to duty in the face of grave personal danger,
First Lieutenant Hoffman was instrumental in saved the lives of
several Marines and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
and of the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Seattle, Washington
HOGUE, EDWARD E.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Edward E. Hogue (2373872), Lance Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 8, 1968. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Hogue upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Glenwood Springs, Colorado
HOLDEN, THOMAS JAMES (KIA)
(First Award)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Thomas James Holden (0-849419), First Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on August 23, 1966. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Holden upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
*HOLDEN, THOMAS JAMES (KIA)
(Second Award)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting a Gold
Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously)
to Thomas James Holden (0-849419), First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division
(Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy
in the Republic of Vietnam on October 22, 1966. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Holden upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He
gallantly gave his life for his country.
Home Town: Hasbrouck Heights, New
Jersey
Personal Awards: 2@ Silver Stars (Vietnam), Purple Heart
HOLLER, DONALD D.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Donald D. Holler (1845128), Staff Sergeant, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 2, 1968. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Staff Sergeant Holler upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
*HOLLOWAY, JAMES O., JR. (KIA)
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to James O. Holloway, Jr. (2355107),
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman with Company A,
First Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in connection
with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 4
April 1968, Company A launched an assault against North Vietnamese
Army positions on Hill 471 near Khe Sanh, and immediately came under
heavy enemy small arms and mortar fire. Observing a Marine wounded and
lying in an exposed area, Lance Corporal Holloway ignored the intense
hostile fire as he ran across the fire-swept zone to the side of his
injured comrade and began to move him to safety. When an enemy hand
grenade fell next to the wounded man, he unhesitatingly threw himself
over his fellow Marine to shield him, thus absorbing the fragments of
the grenade when it exploded. Although Lance Corporal Holloway
subsequently succumbed to his wounds, he saved the life of his
comrade. By his courage, bold initiative and selfless devotion to
duty, Lance Corporal Holloway upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave
his life for his country.
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
HOLLOWELL, LEON R.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Leon R. Hollowell (2073469), Private, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division
(Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy
in the Republic of Vietnam on June 4, 1965. By his courage, aggressive
fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme
personal danger, Private Hollowell upheld the highest traditions of
the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
HOLMES, WALTER C.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Walter C. Holmes (2050005), Sergeant, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Company B, First Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine
Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on 27
December 1965.
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Personal Awards: Navy Cross (Vietnam), Silver Star (Vietnam)
HOLMGREEN, JOHN C., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to John C. Holmgreen, Jr. (0-94422), Second
Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 4th
Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 17,
1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Second
Lieutenant Holmgreen upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: San Antonio, Texas
HOLT, ROBERT N.
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Robert N. Holt (1059700), Gunnery Sergeant, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving as Platoon Commander with Company L, Third Battalion,
Third Marines, Third Marine Division in connection with operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 21 August 1967, upon
learning that a convoy and advance elements of a company relief column
had been ambushed along Route 9 south of Thon Son Lam, Gunner Sergeant
Holt organized the remainder of the company within the battalion
perimeter and immediately deployed to aid the beleaguered Marines.
Upon reaching the rear elements of the engaged Third Platoon, he was
briefed on the tactical situation. Skillfully directing his forces
through the continuing enemy fire, he advanced to the surrounded
company command group, encountering increased resistance as the enemy
employed rocket propelled grenade launchers, recoilless rifles and
mortars. Although wounded in the neck and leg in the initial contact,
Gunnery Sergeant Holt completely disregarded his own safety and
welfare as he administered first aid to his wounded radio operator.
Then, courageously, exposing himself to the heavy enemy fire, he
crawled 100 meters across open terrain to direct his men's fire. Upon
gaining fire superiority, Gunnery Sergeant Holt skillfully maneuvered
his men forward through intermittent enemy fire until the reached the
command group. Immediately organizing his men into a defensive
perimeter, he provided protection as the command group moved to a more
advantageous position. Despite his painful wounds, he refused medical
treatment until after he had led his men back to the battalion area at
the conclusion of the day's action. As a result of his courageous
leadership and composure under fire, he was able to consolidate the
company's elements and undoubtedly prevented the enemy form
overrunning the command group's position. By his braver, inspiring
leadership and selfless devotion to duty, Gunnery Sergeant Holt upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States
Naval Service.
Home Town: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
HOLTZCLAW, GARY E.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Gary E. Holtzclaw (0-101637), First Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 10, 1969. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Holtzclaw upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Corbin, Kentucky
HOLYCROSS, RICHARD I.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Richard I. Holycross (0-85755), Chief Warrant
Officer, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
in action while serving with Headquarters and Service Company, 3d
Battalion, 26th Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in
connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam on September 7, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting
spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal
danger, Chief Warrant Officer Holycross upheld the highest traditions
of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
HOLZMANN, JAMES C.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to James C. Holzmann (24791919), Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st
Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in
connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam on August 4, 1970. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit
and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger,
Corporal Holzmann upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: North Olmstead, Ohio
HONEYCUTT, JAMES Q.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to James Q. Honeycutt (2037848), Lance Corporal,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on October 22, 1966. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Honeycutt upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Fayetteville, North
Carolina
HONSINGER, ARTHUR W.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Arthur W. Honsinger (2300745), Private, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 7, 1968. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Private Honsinger upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Troy, New York
HOOTON, RICHARD J., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Richard J. Hooton, Jr. (0-88161), Captain, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMM-363),
1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 22, 1969. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Captain Hooton upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Pensacola, Florida
HOOVER, RONALD E.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Ronald E. Hoover (0-96988), First Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 26th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on November 20, 1968. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Hoover upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
HOPKINS, JOHN I.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to John I. Hopkins (0-70652), Captain, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Advisor, in connection with combat operations against the
enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 22, 1966. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Captain Hopkins upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
HOPKINS, JULIUS BLANCHARD
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Julius Blanchard Hopkins (1940257), Staff
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
in action while serving as a Platoon Sergeant with Company E, Second
Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, on 15 June 1967, in
connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam. During Operation ARIZONA, the First Platoon of Company E was
temporarily halted by intense automatic weapons, rocket and mortar
fire from a well-entrenched North Vietnamese Army force. When his
platoon was ordered forward to assist the beleaguered unit, Staff
Sergeant Hopkins, disregarding his own safety, repeatedly exposed
himself to heavy hostile fire to skillfully maneuver his unit across
an open area to the ambush site. Arriving at the besieged platoon's
position, Staff Sergeant Hopkins was wounded in the wrist, however,
ignoring his painful injury, he steadfastly refused medical aid and
continued to direct effective fire on the North Vietnamese Army force,
which resulted in heavy enemy casualties. After gaining fire
superiority, Staff Sergeant Hopkins ably assisted in evacuating the
wounded to positions of relative safety. Later, when the platoon
commander of First Platoon was mortally wounded, Staff Sergeant
Hopkins immediately assumed command of the unit and effectively
deployed his men against the enemy until contact with the North
Vietnamese Army force was broken. His outstanding professional ability
and bold initiative in the face of extreme danger were an inspiration
to all who observed him and were instrumental in inflicting heavy
casualties on the enemy. By his courage, inspiring leadership and
selfless devotion to duty, Staff Sergeant Hopkins upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Bishonville, South Carolina
HORAK, FRANK J., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Frank J. Horak, Jr. (0-79105), Captain, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16), 1st Marine
Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against the enemy
in the Republic of Vietnam on March 3 - 6, 1967. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Captain Horak upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
*HORCANJO, ROBERT ALBERT (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Robert Albert Horcanjo (2425989),
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 7th
Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February
23, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Private First
Class Horcanjo upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and
the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his
country.
Home Town: Milpitas, California
HORD, RAYMOND A.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Raymond A. Hord (0-103281), First Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on August 12, 1969. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Hord upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Dale City, Virginia
HORN, JAMES M.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to James M. Horn (0-104465), First Lieutenant, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 21, 1969. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Horn upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Stillwater, Oklahoma
HORNER, RICHRD L.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Richrd L. Horner (0-101999), Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 1, 1968. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Second Lieutenant Horner upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Los Angeles, California
HORTON, CHARLES R.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Charles R. Horton (662527), Gunnery Sergeant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company D, 11th Engineer Battalion, in connection
with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on
May 8, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Gunnery
Sergeant Horton upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and
the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Clute, Texas
*HOSKINS, SHELDON D. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Sheldon D. Hoskins (2261445),
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st
Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on October 7, 1968. By
his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty
in the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal Hoskins upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Home Town: Blackfoot, Idaho
HOUGHTON, JOHN P.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to John P. Houghton (2121819), Lance Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Air and Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, in
connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam on January 10, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting
spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal
danger, Lance Corporal Houghton upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
HOUGHTON, KENNETH J.
(Second Award)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold
Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star Medal to Kenneth J.
Houghton (0-13965), Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Commanding
Officer, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection
with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on
April 25, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and
steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger,
Colonel Houghton upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and
the United States Naval Service.
Born: October 17, 1920 at San
Francisco, California
Home Town: San Francisco, California
Personal Awards: Navy Cross (Vietnam), Silver Star (Korea), Silver
Star (Vietnam)
HOUSE, CHARLES ALNE
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Charles Alne House (0-26690), Lieutenant Colonel,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163),
1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 10, 1966. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Lieutenant Colonel House upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: West Plains, Missouri
Personal Awards: Navy Cross (Vietnam), Silver Star (Vietnam)
HOUZE, BENJAMIN C., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Benjamin C. Houze, Jr. (2304536), Lance Corporal,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 11th Marines, in
connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam on August 19, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit
and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger,
Lance Corporal Houze upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
HOVANESIAN, DANIEL G.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Daniel G. Hovanesian (0-106803), First
Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with 11th Marines, in connection
with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on
December 31, 1970. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and
steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger,
First Lieutenant Hovanesian upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Watertown, Massachusetts
HOWARD, RALPH
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Ralph Howard, Private First Class, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, FIRST Marine
Division, during combat operations against the enemy in the Republic
of Vietnam on 6 February 1968.
*HOWE, LEROY CHARLES (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Leroy Charles Howe (2153778),
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d
Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on May 13, 1967. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal Howe upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He
gallantly gave his life for his country.
Home Town: Holland Patent, New York
*HOYEZ, JAMES K. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to James K. Hoyez (2352555), Private
First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 5th
Marines, FIRST Marine Division, during combat operations against the
enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on 11 September 1968.
Home Town: Albany, Oregon
HUCKINS, RAYMOND L.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Raymond L. Huckins (2241312), Lance Corporal,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 25, 1967. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Huckins upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Lubec, Maine
HUCKSTEP, GORDON W.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Gordon W. Huckstep (2458910), Lance Corporal,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st
Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in
connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam on September 18, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting
spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal
danger, Lance Corporal Huckstep upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
HUDSON, THOMAS J., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Thomas J. Hudson, Jr. (0-103726), First
Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Marine Observation Squadron 2
(VMO-2), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on October 20,
1970. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, First
Lieutenant Hudson upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Denver, Colorado
HUEBNER, ANTHONY C.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Anthony C. Huebner (0-74791), Captain, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMM-363),
1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on October 10, 1966. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Captain Huebner upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Carlsbad, California
HUFF, EDWIN L.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Edwin L. Huff (0-76402), Captain, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Marine Attack Squadron 155 (VMA-155), 1st Marine Aircraft
Wing, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the
Republic of Vietnam on September 12, 1966. By his courage, aggressive
fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme
personal danger, Captain Huff upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Spokane, Washington
HUFFMAN, DONALD R.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Donald R. Huffman (0-75231), Major, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Marine Aircraft Group 18 (MAG-18), 1st Marine Aircraft
Wing, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the
Republic of Vietnam on February 23, 1969. By his courage, aggressive
fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme
personal danger, Major Huffman upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Bentonville, Arkansas
HUFFMAN, JAMES W.
(First Award)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to James W. Huffman (0-97004), Captain, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 5, 1969. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Captain Huffman upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
HUFFMAN, JAMES W.
(Second Award)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold
Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star Medal to James W.
Huffman (0-97004), Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 1st
Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in
connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam on April 21, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit
and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger,
Captain Huffman upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and
the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Dallas, Texas
Personal Awards: 2@ Silver Stars (Vietnam)
HUGHES, DAVID M.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to David M. Hughes (2451969), Lance Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with , in connection with combat operations against the
enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on . By his courage, aggressive
fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme
personal danger, Lance Corporal Hughes upheld the highest traditions
of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri
HUGHES, ROBERT C.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Robert C. Hughes (0-91695), First Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163),
1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 5, 1967. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Hughes upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
HUMPHREY, GILBERT W., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Gilbert W. Humphrey, Jr. (0-101169), First
Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 7th
Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September
19, 1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, First
Lieutenant Humphrey upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
HUMPHRIES, CLAUDE, JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Claude Humphries, Jr. (2085643), Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September 24, 1966. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal Humphries upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Columbia, South Carolina
HUNDLEY, DAVID D.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to David D. Hundley (0-101583), First Lieutenant,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 (HMM-165),
1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on December 8, 1968. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Hundley upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: St. Petersburg, Florida
HUNES, JOSEPH F.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Joseph F. Hynes, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMM-363), 1st
Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against the
enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on June 7, 1967. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Hynes upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
HUNT, HOMER S.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Homer S. Hunt (2083285), Staff Sergeant, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September 17, 1969. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Staff Sergeant Hunt upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Burnham, Maine
*HUNT, WILLIAM H. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to William H. Hunt (0-106804), Second
Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 4th
Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat
operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February
25, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast
devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Second
Lieutenant Hunt upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and
the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his
country.
Home Town: Merritt Island, Florida
*HURTADO, ALBERT STEVEN (KIA)
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Albert Steven Hurtado (2072324),
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving as a Fire Team Leader with Company
E, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in the
Quang Tri Province of the Republic of Vietnam on 19 September 1966.
Lance Corporal Hurtado's platoon reconnaissance patrol was taken under
heavy small-arms and automatic weapons fire by a larger force of
communist regulars and suffered severe casualties. Upon learning that
men on the point were wounded and pinned down, Lance Corporal Hurtado,
disregarding his own safety, unhesitatingly advanced into the critical
zone and evacuated one wounded comrade. Hearing moans of another
wounded Marine, he again entered the area but was felled, mortally
wounded by automatic weapons fire. By his heroic actions, valiant
fighting spirit and inspiring devotion to duty, Lance Corporal Hurtado
upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United
States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Home Town: National City, California
HUSKEY, JAMES H.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to James H. Huskey (2363681), Sergeant, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving as a Fire Team Leader with Company C, First Battalion, Ninth
Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in action against the enemy in the
Republic of Vietnam during the period 4 to 6 April 1968. Then a
Private First Class, Sergeant Huskey participated in a successful
three-company effort to capture Hill 471, a key terrain feature
overlooking an important highway near the Khe Sanh Combat Base. While
walking as point man for a squad whose mission was to dislocate and
destroy enemy elements entrenched along a narrow ridge line, Sergeant
Huskey was wounded by heavy enemy fire from the front and both flanks.
Although severely wounded in both legs, he stood up in full view of
the enemy and accurately fired into the enemy trenches. By drawing the
enemy's fire to himself, his squad was able to regroup and assault the
left flank and trenches ahead. Sergeant Huskey continued his intensive
fire, knocking out the bunker to his right and killing several enemy
soldiers. By his daring actions, bold courage and selfless devotion to
duty in the face of grave personal danger, Sergeant Huskey inspired
all who observed him and contributed in large measure to securing the
important hill; thereby upholding the highest traditions of the Marine
Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Albany, New York
HUTCHINS, NORMAN I.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Norman I. Hutchins, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while
serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (HMM-164), 1st
Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against the
enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on August 21, 1968. By his courage,
aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face
of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Hutchins upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
HUTCHINSON, EDWARD L., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Edward L. Hutchinson, Jr. (0-90290), Captain,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company C, First Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD
Marine Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam on 2 July 1967.
Home Town: Merritt Island, Florida
HUTCHINSON, FRANKLIN G., JR.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Franklin G. Hutchinson, Jr. (0-67488), Major,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Advisor, in connection with combat operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 16, 1969. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Major Hutchinson upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Lawrence, Kansas
*HUTCHINSON, KENNETH P., JR.
(KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Kenneth P. Hutchinson, Jr.
(2290977), Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, 1st
Battalion, 27th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in
connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of
Vietnam on June 5, 1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit
and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger,
Lance Corporal Hutchinson upheld the highest traditions of the Marine
Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life
for his country.
Home Town: Huntington, West Virginia
HUTCHISON, JOSEPH F.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Joseph F. Hutchison (2475781), Lance Corporal,
U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September 28, 1966. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Hutchison upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Freedom, Maine
HUTTON, WILLIAM R.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to William R. Hutton (2141953), Corporal, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against
the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September 28, 1966. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal Hutton upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
Home Town: Canoga Park, California
