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Faces
By Mel Major |
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Thank You Ed!
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Thank You from the Proud Americans!
My unit is now deployed in Iraq. I send them "care
packages" occasionally. It's great to help them in
their tour in Iraq. |
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Honorable Discharge
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Thank you Mel!
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Army Commendation Medal
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Vietnam Class of '69
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A Cannoneer's Silence
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Artillery Brings Dignity
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Cannoneer!
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To The Wall
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SD Vets Bonus!
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Recieved from Chapter 65, Vietnam Veterans of America.
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The Berkshire Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A product of years of hard fighting with "city hall". Funded and installed by Chapter 65, Vietnam Veterans of America. |
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Thanks Ralph!
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Wow, Tony what an awesome family history!
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Carl Remembers!
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From My Daughter!
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From sister Susie!
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The AK47!
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Thanks Jon!
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Waiting Out the Dawn
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President Reagan!
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President Ford!
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General Westmoreland!
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Governor Whitman!
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SSgt. Sam Small Jr.
"Sgt. Sam the Cookie Man!"
Killed at French Fort, August 11, 1969
The Wall, Panel 19W, Line 005
Rest Well My Friend |
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II Field Forces Patch!
The 2/32 was attached to the II Field Forces during the time I was in country. |
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Army Good Conduct Medal
The Good Conduct Medal is one of the oldest military decorations of the US Military. The Navy first issued it in 1869, the Army in 1941. |
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The National Defense Service Medal
Originally commissioned by President Eisenhower. Created in 1953. |
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Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
South Vietnam established this decoration in 1950. It is modeled after the French Croix de guerre. This medal was twice awarded to my unit in Vietnam. |
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Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal
First established in 1964, this medal was awarded to my unit in 1971. |
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Vietnam Campaign Medal
Established by Vietnam in 1966, this decoration was most commonly bestowed on US military personnel. |
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Vietnam Service Medal with Silver Star
This medal was created in 1965 by order of President Johnson. It was designed by sculptor Thomas Hudson Jones. The silver star indicated that I participated in five campaigns while in Vietnam. |
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Meritorious Unit Commendation
This is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for at least six months during the period of military operations against an armed enemy. |
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All Earned Ribbons
This is how the ribbons look when worn on uniform. I am not sure if the order is correct. |
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Expert Rifleman Badge - M16
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My Basic Training Photo!
Boy, if I had only known what was about to happen! |
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