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Lawrence David Peters | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps

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determination in the face of overwhelming odds, Sgt. Peters 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 Lawrence D. Peters Binghamton, Broome County, New York Yes April 20, 1970 The White House

John Davis | Spanish-American War | U.S. Navy

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. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Davis set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action. Medal of Honor Recipient John Davis New York, New York No October 28, 1877, Germany June 9, 1970, St. Petersburg, FL, United States Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (11-639-SS), Arlington, VA, United States Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, PA

Wayne Maurice Caron | Vietnam War | U.S. Navy

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Recipient Wayne M. Caron Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Yes April 20, 1970 The White House, presented by Vice Pres. Spiro T. Agnew to his family November 2, 1946, Middleboro, Plymouth County, MA, United States July 28, 1968, Republic of Vietnam Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (51-2600), Arlington, VA, United States

Larry Leonard Maxam | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps

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the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Medal of Honor Recipient Larry L. Maxam Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California Yes April 20, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon to his family January 9, 1948, Glendale, Los Angeles

Gary Lee Littrell | Vietnam War | U.S. Army

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Vietnam War - U.S. Army Gary Lee Littrell Sergeant First Class (Highest Rank: Command Sergeant Major) Vietnam War Advisory Team 21, II Corps Advisory Group, U.S. Military Assistance Command U.S. Army April 4 - 8, 1970 Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam Citation For conspicuous gallantry

Jay R Vargas | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps

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to a covered position, then resumed supervising and encouraging his men while simultaneously assisting in organizing the battalion's perimeter defense. His gallant actions uphold the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. USED WITH PERMISSION, COPYRIGHT NICK DELCALZO Winslow, Navajo County, Arizona No May 14, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon July 29, 1940, Winslow, Navajo County, AZ, United States

Nicholas Joseph Cutinha | Vietnam War | U.S. Army

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April 7, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon to his family January 13, 1945, Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, FL, United States March 2, 1968, Republic of Vietnam Fort Denaud Cemetery (MH), LaBelle, FL, United States American Legion Post 130, LaBelle, FL

Paul Ronald Lambers | Vietnam War | U.S. Army

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R. Lambers Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan No November 24, 1969 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon June 25, 1942, Holland, Ottawa County, MI, United States December 1, 1970, Holland, MI, United States Graafschap Cemetery (IMO); Drowned in Lake Michigan, body not recovered., Holland, MI, United States Michigan Heroes Museum, Frankenmuth, MI

Hector Santiago-Colon | Vietnam War | U.S. Army

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York Yes April 7, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon to his family December 20, 1942, Salinas, Puerto Rico June 28, 1968, Republic of Vietnam Salinas Municipal Cemetery (MH), Salinas, PR, United States

Marvin Rex Young | Vietnam War | U.S. Army

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gallantry at the cost of his life and in the highest traditions of the military service, S/Sgt. Young has reflected great credit upon himself, his unit and the U.S. Army. Medal of Honor Recipient Marvin R. Young Odessa, Ector County, Texas Yes April 7, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M

Thomas John Ryan Jr. | Interim 1920 - 1940 | U.S. Navy

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of Honor Recipient Thomas J. Ryan Jr. Louisiana No March 15, 1924 The White House, by Pres. Calvin Coolidge August 5, 1901, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, United States January 28, 1970, New Orleans, LA, United States Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (34-80-A-1), Arlington, VA, United States

Ralph Henry Johnson | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps

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gallantly gave his life for his country. Medal of Honor Recipient Ralph H. Johnson Oakland, Alameda County, California Yes April 20, 1970 The White House, presented by Vice Pres. Spiro T. Agnew to his family January 11, 1949, Charleston, Charleston County, SC, United States March 5, 1968, Republic of Vietnam Beaufort National Cemetery (MH) (B-21), Beaufort, SC, United States Ralph Johnson Veterans Administration Hospital, Charleston, SC

Louis Richard Rocco | Vietnam War | U.S. Army

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Vietnam War - U.S. Army Louis Richard Rocco Warrant Officer (rank at time of action: Sergeant First Class) Vietnam War Advisory Team 162, U.S. Military Assistance Command U.S. Army May 24, 1970 northeast of Katum, Republic of Vietnam Citation WO Rocco distinguished himself when he volunteered

Ray McKibben | Vietnam War | U.S. Army

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are in the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army. Medal of Honor Recipient Ray McKibben Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia Yes April 7, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon to his family October 27, 1946, Felton, Haralson County, GA, United States December 8, 1968, Republic of Vietnam Center Baptist Cemetery (MH) , Felton, GA, United States

John Lee Levitow | Vietnam War | U.S. Air Force

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upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country. USED WITH PERMISSION, COPYRIGHT NICK DELCALZO New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut No May 14, 1970 The White House, presented by Pres. Richard M. Nixon November 1, 1945, Hartford, Hartford County, CT, United States November 8, 2000, Glastonbury, CT

Dewayne Thomas Williams | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps

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and 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 Dewayne T. Williams Saint Clair, Saint Clair County, Michigan Yes April 20, 1970 The White House, presented by Vice Pres. Spiro T

Donald P Sloat | Vietnam War | U.S. Army

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Vietnam War - U.S. Army Donald P Sloat Specialist Fourth Class Vietnam War Company D, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division U.S. Army January 17, 1970 Near Hawk Hill Fire Base, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam Citation Specialist Four Donald P

Allan Jay Kellogg Jr. | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps

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Vietnam War - U.S. Marine Corps Allan Jay Kellogg Jr. Staff Sergeant (rank at presentation: Gunnery Sergeant; highest rank: Sergeant Major) Vietnam War Company G, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division U.S. Marine Corps March 11, 1970 Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam Citation

Robert Henry Jenkins Jr. | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps

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of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Medal of Honor Recipient Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida Yes April 20, 1970 The White House, presented by Vice Pres. Spiro T. Agnew to his family June 1, 1948, Interlachen, Putnam County, FL, United States March 5, 1969, Republic of Vietnam Sister Spring Baptist Cemetery (MH), Interlachen, FL, United States

Jimmy Wayne Phipps | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps

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, California Yes April 20, 1970 The White House, presented by Vice Pres. Spiro T. Agnew to his family November 1, 1950, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, CA, United States May 27, 1969, Republic of Vietnam Woodlawn Cemetery (MH) (18-504-8), Santa Monica, CA, United States