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During an attack on the special forces camp at Lang Vei Sergeant First Class Ashley supported the camp with high explosive and illumination mortar rounds. When communications were lost with the main camp, he assumed the additional responsibility of directing air strikes and artillery support. He organized and equipped a small assault force of local friendly personnel. During the ensuing battle, SFC Ashley led a total of 5 vigorous assaults, continuously exposed to a voluminous hail of enemy grenades, machinegun and automatic weapons fire. He was plagued by numerous booby-trapped satchel charges in all bunkers. During his fifth and final assault, he adjusted air strikes nearly on top of his assault element, forcing the enemy to withdraw and resulting in friendly control of the summit of the hill. While exposing himself to intense enemy fire, he was seriously wounded by machinegun fire but continued his mission without regard for his personal safety. He then lost consciousness and was carried from the summit by his comrades only to suffer a fatal wound when an enemy artillery round landed in the area. |
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