Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 3759 (August 2, 1968)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A. Bridges, Warrant Officer (W-1), 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 Aero Scout Company, 123d Aviation Battalion, Americal Division. Warrant Officer Bridges distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 19 July 1969 while piloting a light observation helicopter in support of infantry troops who had engaged a North Vietnamese unit northwest of Duc Pho. In attempting to sweep the enemy from their fortified positions within a bamboo-covered trench, the Americans became stalled and suffered several casualties. Mister Bridges immediately began flying low passes over the hostile positions in order to mark them with smoke grenades. Concentrating their fire power on the pin-pointed targets, the friendly troops soon disorganized the enemy. Experiencing control difficulties because his craft had been damaged by hostile fire, Mister Bridges started to leave the area when he sighted a wounded American lying close to the enemy bunkers and isolated from his comrades. Despite the limited landing space and its proximity to the enemy, he landed and took the casualty aboard. Ignoring the hostile barrage that raked his craft, he lifted off to accomplish the evacuation. Warrant Officer Bridges' 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. 3785 (October 7, 1969)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles L. Brindel, Lieutenant Colonel (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 Advisory Team 100, United States Army Advisory Group, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Brindel distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 31 January 1968 during the Tet offensive against Saigon. Lieutenant Colonel Brindel was notified that a military police patrol had suffered heavy casualties in a Viet Cong ambush and the dead and wounded could not be extracted. He immediately secured two commando cars and moved to the site to rescue the stricken troops. Upon arrival, he found the casualties were trapped in an alley by withering enemy rocket and automatic weapons fire, and he organized a four-man team to make the evacuation attempt. Using one of the commando cars, Colonel Brindel's party braved the savage fusillade to maneuver down the alleyway and recover to badly wounded men. Colonel Brindel decided to reenter the alley, recover more wounded and the bodies of the dead, and at the same time direct a sweep against the well entrenched hostile forces. Disregarding his personal safety, he elected to lead the sweeping element. The Viet Cong increased the intensity of their barrage as he directed his hastily organized force through a curtain of fire which immediately downed three of his men. Despite bullets striking all around him, Colonel Brindel continued to expose himself to the enemy weapons and repeatedly carried casualties out of the alley as he skillfully commanded the fires of the sweeping force on the insurgent's positions. He then called for and directed devastating helicopter gunship strafing runs on the determined attackers, forcing them to withdraw. Colonel Brindel's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 1620 (April 10, 1968)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles H. Briscoe, 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 Company C, 4th Battalion, 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade. Captain Briscoe distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 17 June 1968 while leading an infantry company. During the initial probe of an enemy battalion's stronghold, Captain Briscoe learned that several wounded were trapped in a field raked by enemy fire. He rushed to the forefront and led an assault to recover the wounded personnel. As he and his headquarters element came in sight of the wounded they began drawing fire from two bunkers armed with heavy machine guns. He crawled toward his senior aidman who was lying wounded in a clearing, firing his submachine gun at the bunkers in an effort to pin the enemy gunner down. Unmindful of the intense small arms fire from two bunkers, Captain Briscoe, with complete disregard for his own life, single-handedly assaulted the bunkers with hand grenades destroying both of them, killing their occupants. As he dragged the wounded aidman toward cover, an intense volley of heavy machinegun fire killed the aidman, narrowly missing Captain Briscoe. In spite of continued heavy enemy fire, he returned, located, and dragged his wounded forward observer out of the line of enemy fire, being himself wounded in the process. Overcoming his own pain, he continued to pull his wounded comrade toward cover. When another burst of enemy fire killed the forward observer, Captain Briscoe began crawling backward toward his unit's perimeter. As he attempted to evade the enemy fire, he fell into a concealed well. In spite of his wounds and awkward predicament, he kept command of his company. Calling to his radiomen above, he rallied his men and relayed the necessary instructions to form a defensive perimeter within the base camp. By relaying directions to his radiomen, Captain Briscoe directed a determined defense that successfully repulsed two enemy counterattacks. Following his rescue from the well, Captain Briscoe directed air strikes into the base camp to cover his company's withdrawal to a more defensible position and remained throughout the seven-hour battle, refusing to be evacuated until all his men had been cared for. His valor and total disregard for his own safety inspired his men to success against a numerically larger enemy force. Captain Briscoe'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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  Department of the Army, General Orders No. 31 (July 1, 1971)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bobby Q. Brock, 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, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Staff Sergeant Brock distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 13 June 1969 while serving as a platoon leader of an ambush patrol on the Bau Dieu Peninsula. When an enemy force opened fire, Sergeant Brock maneuvered among his men directing fire and pointing out targets. Although wounded by shrapnel, he removed through the fusillade to an injured comrade to administer first aid. He then assisted in leading casualties on the medical evacuation helicopter, and when the aircraft was shot down while lifting off, he rushed to the wreckage and removed the crew to safety. Despite being wounded again by a rocket grenade, he directed his men into a defensive perimeter and called in supporting artillery fire to cover the approach of another ambulance helicopter. Not until all of the casualties had been extracted and a reinforcement element had arrived did he allow himself to be evacuated for medical treatment. Staff Sergeant Brock’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. 3309 (August 29, 1969)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Don E. Brock, 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, while serving with Company C, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Specialist Four Brock distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 31 October 1967 while serving as radio-telephone operator of an infantry company on a combat mission near Ap Dong. Shortly after making an airmobile assault into hostile territory, the company was fiercely attacked by a Viet Cong force firing automatic weapons, rockets and small arms. The company commander was killed in the initial barrage and the artillery forward observer assumed command of the company. Fighting furiously to repel the savage enemy onslaught, Specialist Brock personally killed two insurgents and his deadly accurate fire kept the enemy from overwhelming his position. When the forward observer was seriously wounded, Specialist Brock immediately assumed command of the company and calmly and skillfully directed the defenses while continuing to maintain contact with higher headquarters. The battle grew more fierce, and it became necessary to call artillery on the enemy positions which were in close proximity to Specialist Brock's troops. Completely disregarding his personal safety he moved among his men under a curtain of fire and directed their movement out of range of the heavy ordnance. As darkness fell, he led his troops, without the aid of map or compass, to the security of the battalion perimeter. His unhesitating and fearless leadership was responsible for the successful withdrawal of his unit from a savage engagement with numerically superior forces. Specialist Four Brock'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. 727 (February 16, 1968)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daniel Ralph Brophy, 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, while serving with Troop D, 3d Squadron, 5th Cavalry, 9th Infantry Division. Specialist Four Brophy distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 24 June 1968 while serving as a helicopter crew chief and door gunner during a visual reconnaissance mission north of An Nhut Tan.. His aircraft was being flown at low levels when it was caught in an enemy cross fire which wounded the pilot and caused the ship to crash. Specialist Brophy's leg was broken upon impact. Despite his great physical pain and the constant enemy fire, he managed to evacuate the helicopter and drag his machine gun into a relatively protected position. He was then joined by the pilot, and they fought their way through the Viet Cong lines until they were forced to take refuge in a bunker. Specialist Brophy and his pilot then battled the determined hostile force until their position was overrun and they were killed. Specialist Fourth Class Brophy'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 States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 4491 (September 25, 1968)
  

*Brown, Charles

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Brown, 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, while serving with Company B, 4th Battalion, 3d Infantry, Americal Division. Specialist Four Brown distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 28 February 1969 as a squad leader during a search and clear operation near the village of Minh Khanh in Quang Ngai Province. His company came under intense hand grenade, small arms and automatic weapons fire, causing several casualties. Specialist Brown immediately left his position of relative safety to assist the fallen men. Braving a hail of bullets, he administered first aid and rescued the wounded from under the communists' fusillade. As he was helping one of his stricken comrades, he was mortally wounded by enemy fire. Specialist Four Brown'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 States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 1557 (May 2, 1969)
  

*Brown, Fred Edward

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred Edward Brown, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on 15 March 1969 while serving as a platoon sergeant with Company B, 4th Battalion (Mechanized), 23d Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, when the company came under intense fire from a well-concealed enemy force, several men were wounded and pinned down in the center of the contact area. Disregarding the hostile fire, Sergeant Brown raced to one of the friendly casualties and single-handedly carried him to safety. Realizing that artillery and helicopter gunships could not be utilized unless the wounded were evacuated, Sergeant Brown again braved the deadly enemy fire to carry a second wounded man to a safe position. As Sergeant Brown returned to evacuate a third casualty, he was seriously wounded. In spite of his wounds he continued carrying his comrade until an enemy grenade landed nearby. Unhesitatingly, Sergeant Brown fell to the ground between the wounded man and the grenade just in time to shield his fellow soldier from the explosion. When other men of Company B reached his position, Sergeant Brown had succumbed to his wounds. Sergeant Brown's extraordinary courage and selfless concern for the welfare of his comrades 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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  Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (July 22, 1970)
  

Brown, Herman Lee

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herman Lee Brown, 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, while serving with Company L, 75th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, on 11 January 1970. Specialist Fourth Class Brown'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. 1926 (1970)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joel Andrew Brown, Private First 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 A, 2d Battalion (Mechanized), 2d Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Private First Class Brown distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 10 March 1967 while serving as machine gunner on an armored personnel carrier near Prek Klok. Late at night, Private Brown's base camp came under heavy ground and mortar attack from a numerically superior Viet Cong force. He continuously placed deadly accurate fire on the enemy until thrown from the carrier by the explosion of a rocket round. Badly shaken, he braved withering fire to carry an unconscious comrade to safety and once again returned to the line. As the attack intensified, Private Brown detected an enemy rocket position and directed effective fire upon it, knocking it out. Blown from the carrier by a second rocket round and seriously wounded, he continued to ignore his personal safety and maintained his lethal fire in support of his unit's now mounting counteroffensive. As his unit directed its counterattack, Private Brown continued to inflict heavy casualties upon the enemy until a third rocket round hit his carrier's turret mortally wounding him. His determination to defeat the enemy and his dauntless courage inspired his comrades to fight with renewed dedication and defeat the insurgent attackers. Private First Class Brown'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 States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 4431 (August 30, 1967)
  

Brown, Lester W.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lester W. Brown, 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 Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry, 2d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. Specialist Four Brown distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 27 August 1968 while serving as a medical aidman with an infantry unit. He was a member of an ambush patrol operating five hundred meters beyond the main unit's defensive perimeter. The enemy launched an intense mortar and rocket attack on the small element, and followed it with a ground assault. Nineteen members of the thirty-man team became casualties. Specialist Brown moved through the heavy enemy fire and administered first aid to his wounded comrades until he had expended his medical supplies. He than crawled through a hail of bullets to the base camp where he gathered a desperately needed re-supply of medical materials and organized a rescue team. Leading two armored personnel carriers to the stricken patrol's location, he placed the wounded on the vehicles and returned with them to the unit's position. He was directly responsible for saving the lives of fourteen men. Specialist Four Brown'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. 5340 (November 17, 1968)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard Charles Brown, 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, while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. Specialist Four Brown distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 2 March 1968 as radio-telephone operator of an infantry company on combat operations near Lai Khe. While crossing a rice paddy, his unit sighted and killed three Viet Cong moving in a nearby tree line. A fire team dispatched to check out the bodies was pinned down by devastating enemy fire and several of its members were wounded. Supporting artillery fire could not be called in because the fire team's point man was wounded and trapped in an exposed position near the insurgents' positions. Specialist Brown maneuvered forward of the friendly lines alone to aid the wounded point man. He detected three Viet Cong soldiers advancing toward him and fearlessly assaulted and killed them with his pistol. Although the enemy's full firepower was directed at him, he continued to advance under a curtain of bullets and reached his stricken comrade. As he treated the injured man, a Viet Cong threw a grenade at their position. Completely disregarding his personal welfare, Specialist Brown leaped on the wounded soldier to shield him from the blast. He was mortally wounded while gallantly and selflessly placing the life of a fellow soldier above his own in the heat of battle. Specialist Four Brown'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 States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 2880 (June 17, 1968)
  

*Brown, Robert Alva, II

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Alva Brown, II, 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 D, 2d Battalion, 14th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. Sergeant Brown distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 20 September 1968 while serving as a squad leader during a reconnaissance-in-force mission near Cu Chi. His patrol suddenly received intense automatic weapons and small arms fire from an enemy force occupying well concealed bunkers. Sergeant Brown moved without hesitation through the bullet-swept area, directing his troops' fire and re-supplying them with ammunition. Locating the position which was directing the greatest volume of automatic weapons fire on his element, he maneuvered his men forward in an attempt to flank the hostile fortification. He then single-handedly assaulted the bunker with grenades and succeeded in destroying it. Exposing himself to the communists' fusillade, Sergeant Brown continued to advance. As he attacked a second stronghold, he was mortally wounded by enemy fire. Sergeant Brown'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 States Army.

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 5331 (November 17, 1968)
  

Brown, Walter Ronald