Branch of Service or Wartime Activity:
Army; Enlisted
Service Dates:
1964-1989
Highest Rank / Rate:
O-5 Lieutenant Colonel
Unit, Division, Battalion, Group, Ship, etc.:
D-Company, 11th Battalion, 3rd Training Brigade, Ft. Jackson, SC, A-Co, 519th Military Intelligence School, Ft. Bragg, NC, 54th Co. 5th Student Battalion, The Training Brigade, Fort Benning, GA, C-Co., 5th Battalion, 1st Training Brigade, Ft. Jackson, SC, A-Co., 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade, D- Co., 2nd Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, HHC, 3rd Battalion, 325 Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC, HHC, 8th Psychological Operations Battalion, Fort Bragg, NC
War, Operation or Conflict served in:
Vietnam War, Republic of Vietnam
Locations of Service:
Republic of Vietnam
Battles / Campaigns:
Operation Cedar Falls: Jan. 1967; Iron Triangle, Operation Big Spring - Jan./Feb. 1967; War Zone D, Operation Junction City: Feb 1967; War Zone C - Combat Parchute Assualt, Battle of Slopes - Jan. 1967; Highlands, Battle of Dak To - Nov. 1967, Highlands
Special Duties / Highlights / Achievements:
, National Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifleman's Badge, Parachutist Badge with Bronze Star Appurtenance, Air Assault Badge, Expert Infantryman's Badge, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Commendation Medal - 3 Awards Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal - 2 Awards, Bronze Star with V Device, Silver Star, Purple Heart - 2 Awards, Legion of Merit
Was the Veteran a Prisoner of War?
No
Did the Veteran Sustain Combat or Service-related Injuries?
Yes