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Jose Francisco Jimenez | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps
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, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon to his family March 20, 1946, Mexico City, Mexico August 28, 1969, Republic of Vietnam Glendale Memorial Park Cemetery (reinterred from Panteon Municipal Cemetery, Morelia, Mexico), Glendale, AZ
Robert Charles Murray | Vietnam War | U.S. Army
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Vietnam War - U.S. Army Robert Charles Murray Staff Sergeant Vietnam War Company B, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division U.S. Army June 7, 1970 near the village of Hiep Duc, Republic of Vietnam Citation S/Sgt. Murray distinguished himself while serving as a squad
Thomas Gunning Kelley | Vietnam War | U.S. Navy
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to carry out the mission after he was medically evacuated by helicopter. His extraordinary courage under fire and his selfless devotion to duty sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. USED WITH PERMISSION, COPYRIGHT NICK DELCALZO Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts No May 14, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon May 13, 1939, Boston, Suffolk County, MA, United States
Milton Arthur Lee | Vietnam War | U.S. Army
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of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, the 502d Infantry, and the U.S. Army. Medal of Honor Recipient Milton A. Lee San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas Yes April 7, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon to his family February 28, 1949, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, United States April 26, 1968, Republic of Vietnam Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (MH) (A-2475), San Antonio, TX, United States
Chris Carr | World War II | U.S. Army
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, Hillsborough County, NH, United States September 16, 1970, Los Angeles, CA, United States Los Angeles National Cemetery (MH) (275-G-15), Los Angeles, CA, United States Chris Carr was given the name Christos Karaberis at birth. He later chose to legally change his name to "Chris Carr. His Medal of Honor was originally awarded under his birth name, but when he legally changed his name, the U.S. Army agreed to accept the change in his military records.
Miguel Keith | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps
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Vietnam War - U.S. Marine Corps Miguel Keith Lance Corporal Vietnam War Combined Action Platoon 1-3-2, III Marine Amphibious Force U.S. Marine Corps May 8, 1970 Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam Citation For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond
Alfred Mac Wilson | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps
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courage, inspiring valor, and selfless devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Medal of Honor Recipient Alfred M. Wilson Abilene, Taylor County, Texas Yes April 20, 1970 The White House, presented by Vice
Andre Cavaro Lucas | Vietnam War | U.S. Army
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Vietnam War - U.S. Army Andre Cavaro Lucas Lieutenant Colonel Vietnam War 2d Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division U.S. Army July 1 - 23, 1970 Fire Support Base Ripcord, Republic of Vietnam Citation Lt. Col. Lucas distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism while serving
Allen James Lynch | Vietnam War | U.S. Army
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, and the U.S. Army. USED WITH PERMISSION, COPYRIGHT NICK DELCALZO Chicago, Cook County, Illinois No May 14, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon October 28, 1945, Chicago, Cook County, IL, United States
Thomas Joseph McMahon | Vietnam War | U.S. Army
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for the welfare of his comrades at the cost of his life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army. Medal of Honor Recipient Thomas J. McMahon Portland, Cumberland County, Maine Yes August 6, 1970 The White House, presented
Raymond Michael "Red" Clausen Jr. | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps
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Vietnam War - U.S. Marine Corps Raymond Michael "Red" Clausen Jr. Private First Class Vietnam War Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing U.S. Marine Corps January 31, 1970 Republic of Vietnam Citation For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
James Phillip Fleming | Vietnam War | U.S. Air Force
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and the Armed Forces of his country. USED WITH PERMISSION, COPYRIGHT NICK DELCALZO Pullman, Whitman County, Washington No May 14, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon March 12, 1943, Sedalia, Pettis County, MO, United States
James William Fous | Vietnam War | U.S. Army
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' extraordinary heroism at the cost of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army. Medal of Honor Recipient James W. Fous Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska Yes April 7, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres
Leslie H Sabo, Jr. | Vietnam War | U.S. Army
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Vietnam War - U.S. Army Leslie H Sabo, Jr. Specialist Fourth Class Vietnam War 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101 Airborne Division U.S. Army May 10, 1970 Se San, Cambodia Citation Specialist Four Leslie H. Sabo Jr. distinguished himself by conspicuous acts of gallantry and intrepidity
Edward Allen Devore Jr. | Vietnam War | U.S. Army
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, Los Angeles County, California Yes April 7, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon to his family June 15, 1947, Torrance, Los Angeles County, CA, United States March 17, 1968, Republic of Vietnam Green Hills Memorial Park (Ocean View Sec.-513-H), San Pedro, CA, United States
Robert Willard Hartsock | Vietnam War | U.S. Army
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and profound concern for the lives of his fellow soldiers were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon him, his unit, and the U.S. Army. Medal of Honor Recipient Robert W. Hartsock Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia Yes August 6, 1970 The White
Anund Charles Roark | Vietnam War | U.S. Army
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actions which culminated in the supreme sacrifice of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflect great credit on himself and the U.S. Army. Medal of Honor Recipient Anund C. Roark Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California Yes April 7, 1970 The White House
James H Fields | World War II | U.S. Army
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, and are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Armed Forces. Medal of Honor Recipient James H. Fields Houston, Harris County, Texas No February 22, 1945 Dudelange, Luxembourg presented by Gen. George S. Patton June 26, 1920, Caddo, Stephens County, TX, United States June 17, 1970, Houston, TX, United States Houston National Cemetery (MH) (HB-6), Houston, TX, United States
Kenneth Lee Worley | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps
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April 20, 1970 The White House, presented by Vice Pres. Spiro T. Agnew to his family April 27, 1948, Farmington, San Juan County, NM, United States August 12, 1968, Republic of Vietnam Westminster Memorial Park (MH) (29-784-4), Westminster, CA, United States
Danny John Petersen | Vietnam War | U.S. Army
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Vietnam War - U.S. Army Danny John Petersen Specialist Fourth Class Vietnam War Company B, 4th Battalion, 23d Infantry, 25th Infantry Division U.S. Army January 9, 1970 Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam Citation Sp4c. Petersen distinguished himself while serving as an armored personnel carrier