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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 3125 (August 13, 1969)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Oliver J. Fugere, Jr., Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism on 5 December 1965 while serving as Squad Leader, Company B, 2d Battalion, 1st Infantry Division during a military operation near Ap Nha Mat, Republic of Vietnam. Staff Sergeant Fugere's battalion had been conducting a search and destroy operation in the jungle for seven days and had sustained many casualties when it contracted a well-entrenched Viet Cong force, estimated four battalions in size. As the forward elements of the squad were hit by .50 caliber machine gun fire of the Viet Cong to direct his squad's actions against the insurgents. After repelling the initial onslaught and inflicting heavy casualties on the insurgent force, he again exposed himself to the intense gun fire, moved his squad forward to relieve the mortar section, and personally set up a machine gun and delivered a devastating barrage of gun fire into the counterattacking Viet Cong. The effectiveness of his timely support resulted in the repulsion of three insurgent attacks and approximately fifty Viet Cong casualties. Although these hostile forces were driven off, hidden snipers continued to cause friendly casualties and pinned down his squad. Then, with complete disregard for his own safety, he walked up and down a roadway to draw the Viet Cong fire and to detect their positions. While moving on the roadway and using his rifle and grenades, he destroyed the sniper positions and at least two automatic weapons positions. He also marked the position of his unit with smoke to enable accurate airstrikes, and then administered first aid to the wounded and assisted in their evacuation to safety. His indomitable courage, determination, and devotion to duty contributed to the success of the search and destroy operation. Staff Sergeant Fugere's extraordinary heroism on the battlefield is in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

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  Department of the Army, General Orders No. 42 (October 4, 1966)
  

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 964 (March 20, 1971)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sherman G. Fuller, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. Sergeant Fuller distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 17 December 1966 while serving as squad leader with an element of the air cavalry division during a combat air assault near Bong Son. Immediately upon arrival, the friendly unit was engaged by a heavily armed North Vietnamese force. In an attempt to eliminate a prime machine gun position, Sergeant Fuller advanced with a recoilless rifle team to provide covering fire while the weapon was being sighted. Before the crew would reach a favorable position, the North Vietnamese delivered accurate, withering fire into the area, wounding two men and killing two. Sergeant fuller realizing the critical condition of his comrades, fearlessly rushed along the battle line to obtain help. After organizing a rescue team and directing them to the two soldiers, he went to the assistance of a wounded medical aidman. Undaunted by the increasing firefight activity and devastating air strikes in close proximity, he began administering first aid to the man. A North Vietnamese machine gunner then began raking the area with voluminous fire. In a selfless display of dedicated courage, Sergeant Fuller covered his wounded comrade with his own body and was hit. Despite his painful wound, he continued to engage the enemy until he was forced to be evacuated. Sergeant Fuller's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 4030 (August 8, 1967)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William B. Fulton, Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. On 5 October 1965, Specialist Fulton was attached as a medical corpsman to the 1st Battalion, 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade which was participating in a battalion-sized search and destroy mission in the vicinity of Hill 55, War Zone "D", Republic of Vietnam. During the course of action, the second platoon of Company A had accumulated approximately twenty casualties while acting as the assault force on the Viet Cong left flank and were now in dire need of medical assistance. Notwithstanding the fact hat he had sustained a painful shoulder wound earlier in the battle, Specialist Fulton refused to be evacuated and continued to aid wounded men of the embattled platoon. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he exposed himself on numerous occasions to the intense hostile automatic weapons and mortar fire to administer first aid to the wounded and curtain certain death. While performing these critical duties, he sustained a second wound but still refused medical aid and evacuation until the battle had subsided and all the wounded personnel were evacuated. Upon arriving at the casualty collection point, Specialist Fulton's professional competence and devotion to duty, despite his own painful wounds, were determining factors in saving the lives of at least ten men. Specialist Four Fulton's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Pacific, General Orders No. 17 (January 27, 1966)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James J. Furlong, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company B, 2d Battalion, 14th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. Sergeant Furlong distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 3 January 1969 as a squad leader on a reconnaissance-in-force mission during an engagement with a platoon of enemy troops. When his company commander was struck by a flying missile, Sergeant Furlong immediately moved to a position from which he could provide covering fire for several men who went to assist the injured officer. Suddenly one of the communists threw a grenade that landed in the midst of the group gathered around the commander. Completely disregarding his safety, Sergeant Furlong shouted a warning and lunged on the grenade in an attempt to save the lives of his comrades. By allowing himself to be grievously wounded, he prevented serious injury to his fellow soldiers. Sergeant Furlong's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 1112 (April 1, 1969)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gail W. Furrow, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Furrow distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 22 June 1972 while serving as Senior Advisor, 11th Airborne Battalion, Airborne Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. On the morning of 22 June 1972, Captain Furrow's unit was attacked by a tank regiment and a battalion of infantry while occupying a defensive position in the vicinity of Quang Tri, Military Region I. Completely disregarding a wound he received early in the fight, Captain Furrow moved onto a burning friendly tank and dragged two wounded crewmen to safety. He then fought his way to an exposed observation point, stopping only long enough to personally move an antitank weapons system to a more safe position. He then defended the position against the swarming troops until tactical air support arrived. Once air assets became available, Captain Furrow repeatedly exposed himself to the intense enemy fire in order to place accurate airstrikes on the enemy assault waves. Relentlessly applying pressure, Captain Furrow caused the enemy to break off the attack and withdraw. His actions saved the battalion from almost certain devastation. Captain Furrow's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, MACV Support Command General Order No. 88 (January 28, 1973)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephen Michael Gabrys, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Detachment B-20, Company B, 5th Special Forces (Airborne), 1st Special forces. Captain Gabrys distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 29 April 1969 as commander of a mobile strike force company during a reconnaissance-in-force mission near the Ben Het Special Forces Camp in Kontum Province. Two North Vietnamese Army platoons approached within fifty meters on one side of the unit's defensive perimeter. Exposing himself to the enemy fire in the ensuing struggle, Captain Gabrys skillfully directed his men in enveloping a portion of the hostile force. He exchanged fire with three North Vietnamese whom he saw trying to escape and killed one, but was struck in the chest by an enemy small arms round. After binding his serious injury with battle dressing from his first aid pack, he gave no further attention to his wound and led a small element in pursuit of the fleeing foe. Encountering several of the enemy, he killed another of them before he was mortally wounded by their return fire. Captain Gabrys' extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, 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 United States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 1935 (June 2, 1969)
  

Home Town: Bellerose, New York

Gallo, Joseph A., Jr.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph A. Gallo, Jr., First Lieutenant (Armor), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Troop B, 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division. First Lieutenant Gallo distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 31 January 1968 as a platoon leader of an armor unit fighting against the communist Tet Offensive on Tan Son Nhut Air Base. His unit was directed to assist in repelling a fanatical enemy force which was attempting to overrun the base. Lieutenant Gallo's armored vehicle was immediately attacked by intense automatic weapons, rocket and antitank fire as it arrived in the battle area. Courageously exposing himself to the insurgent's fire, he led his men through a human wave of Viet Cong to establish blocking positions which would prevent the enemy force's withdrawal. Lieutenant Gallo observed several enemy soldiers escaping to his rear, and he positioned additional elements of his platoon in a location to seal off that escape route. He then called gunships to bring fire on the enemy and continued to direct the actions of his men until he was seriously wounded and lost consciousness. As a result of his efforts, one hundred and thirty Viet Cong were killed. First Lieutenant Gallo's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 3363 (July 15, 1968)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Sam Harris Galloway, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company A, 2d Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. Second Lieutenant Galloway distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 31 January 1968. His extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, 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 United States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 7 (March 8, 1974)
  

Home Town: Vidalia, Georgia

*Gandy, Michael Lee

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael Lee Gandy, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry, 2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. Second Lieutenant Gandy distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 29 March 1968 as a platoon leader during a search and clear mission on the west bank of the Song Bo River. A three-man scout team was crossing the river in a sampan when it came under an intense barrage of enemy fire, killing one man instantly. The other two men were wounded and sought protection in a bamboo thicket on the river bank. Lieutenant Gandy moved from squad to squad, encouraging his men and directing their fire against the communists. Six of his troops attempted to cross the river to rescue the two casualties by pushing a sampan before them for protection, but were carried downstream by the strong current. Despite the vicious enemy fire, Lieutenant Gandy dropped his equipment, made his way to the river's edge, and swam the seventy-five meters to the other side. Upon reaching the river bank, he found that only one of the scouts was alive. Grabbing hold of him, he began the hazardous swim back through intense hostile small arms and automatic weapons fire. As he approached mid-stream, the scout was hit and disappeared beneath the water. A few seconds later, Lieutenant Gandy was mortally wounded by the enemy fusillade. Second Lieutenant Gandy's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, and 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 United States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 436 (February 7, 1969)
  

Home Town: Dexter, Kansas

Garcia, Candelario

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Candelario Garcia, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 2d Infantry, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. Sergeant Garcia distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 8 December 1968 as a team leader during a company-size reconnaissance-in-force mission west of Lai Khe. Sergeant Garcia's platoon discovered communication wire and other signs of an enemy base camp leading into a densely vegetated area. As they advanced they came under intense fire, causing several men to be wounded and trapped in the open. Ignoring a hail of hostile bullets, Sergeant Garcia crawled to within ten meters of a machine gun bunker, leaped to his feet and ran directly at the fortification, firing his rifle as he charged. He jammed two hand grenades into the gun port and then placed the muzzle of his weapons inside, killing all four occupants. Continuing to expose himself to intense enemy fire, Sergeant Garcia raced fifteen meters to another bunker and killed its three defenders with hand grenades and rifle fire. After again braving the communists' barrage to rescue two casualties, he joined his company in an assault which overran the remaining enemy positions. Sergeant Garcia's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 1166 (April 4, 1969)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Garcia, Specialist Fifth Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company B, 4th Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade (Separate). Specialist Four Garcia distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 21 and 23 November 1967 while serving as engineer demolition specialist attached to an airborne infantry company during the battle for Hill 875. While assaulting the hill's enemy bunker and trench complex on 21 November, his unit was pinned down by a withering barrage of mortar, rocket and automatic weapons fire. Specialist Garcia completely disregarded his safety and charged the position delivering the heaviest volume of fire on his comrades. Armed with a flamethrower, he advanced through a curtain of small arms fire and exploding grenades until he reached a suitable position to attack the bunker. His weapon failed to work, and he sprinted back through the fusillade to secure a second flamethrower and then returned to the front. The second weapon's fuel failed to ignite, so he sprayed it into the enemy bunker and set it afire with a grenade. The fortification was totally destroyed. On 23 November, Specialist Garcia led a furious assault which reached the top of the hill and forced the enemy to pull back. Armed only with a pistol, he ignored mortar rounds detonating all around him and inspired his comrades to advance in the face of the determined hostile barrage. As he reached the crest, he saw enemy mortars firing from a second hill and remained exposed to a hail of incoming rounds to skillfully direct deadly counter-mortar fire on the hostile emplacements. Specialist Four Garcia's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 873 (February 26, 1968)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gregorio M. Garcia, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company A, 2d Battalion, 35th Infantry, 3d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. Staff Sergeant Garcia distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 31 July 1966 while leading a reconnaissance and security element to his platoon’s front during a search and destroy mission. While executing their mission, Staff Sergeant Garcia’s unit received intense hostile fire from a Viet Cong company. To prevent the insurgents from executing a flanking maneuver to his right, Staff Sergeant Garcia skillfully maneuvered his men to the left. Although the Viet Cong fire became increasingly intense he led his men forward. As a result, he gave the rest of his platoon and company time and space to organize and maneuver. Throughout the movement forward, Staff Sergeant Garcia continually moved from position to position, giving instructions and encouragement to his comrades. As the platoon maneuver began to take form, an insurgent antitank grenade launcher began to deliver accurate fire to the immediate front of Staff Sergeant Garcia’s unit. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Staff Sergeant Garcia immediately organized and personally led his team toward the hostile emplacement. While the remainder of his team provided a base of cover, Staff Sergeant Garcia, with complete disregard for his safety, single-handedly charged the Viet Cong position. Throwing hand grenades with accuracy, he killed one Viet Cong and forced the insurgents to withdraw and abandon their antitank weapon. As his platoon pressed the attack, they again became pinned down by intense hostile fire, Staff Sergeant Garcia immediately led. his team and employed fire and maneuver tactics. Although he was seriously wounded, Staff Sergeant Garcia continued to aggressively attack until he was mortally wounded. Through his courage and outstanding leadership, he contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission, Staff Sergeant Garcia’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty 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 United Stated Army.