Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 425 (February 6, 1969)
  

Evans, Donald R.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald R. Evans, 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 Troop B, 3d Squadron 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division. Private First Class Evans distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 28 February 1969 during a reconnaissance-in-force mission in the Boi Loi Woods. Private Evans' troop came under intense recoilless rifle and rocket-propelled grenade fire from an enemy force in well-concealed, fortified bunkers. As they advanced on the hostile emplacements, they were caught in a cross fire which threatened to stop their progress and divide them in half. Disregarding his safety, Private Evans sprang to his feet and assaulted a bunker, firing his rifle and hurling grenades which destroyed the fortification and killed its five occupants. The troop moved forward until it received heavy fire from another bunker. Private Evans again ran toward the bunker, firing his weapon and silencing the position with hand grenades. While his unit continued its penetration of the stronghold, he checked numerous enemy spider holes, and then voluntarily remained behind to provide covering fire with a machine gun when the troop withdrew to permit the use of artillery. Private First Class Evans' 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. 1619 (May 7, 1969)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jerry Dewain Evans, 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 A, 5th Battalion (Airmobile), 7th Cavalry, 3d Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. Specialist Four Evans distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 23 February 1968 as a rifleman of the an airmobile infantry company conducting an assault on a series of well fortified enemy bunker positions near Hue. Specialist Evans' company was immobilized by heavy enemy sniper fire from one of the bunker complexes. Realizing his unit would suffer heavy casualties unless it moved, he maneuvered across the bullet-swept terrain, attacking the bunker from which the company was receiving the most intense fire. Without regard for his personal safety, he mounted the fortification's roof and fired inside the emplacement, eliminating four enemy troops. Moving from the bunker, Specialist Four Evans was mortally wounded by sniper fire from another fortified position. Specialist Four Evans' 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. 3202 (July 6, 1968)
  

*Ewing, Jerry Lee

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jerry Lee Ewing, Private, 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 E, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. Private Ewing distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions in the early hours of 21 March 1969 while serving as a perimeter guard at Landing Zone White in Tay Ninh Province. The base came under rocket and mortar fire, followed by attacks by North Vietnamese Army sappers. A rocket exploded against the side of Private Ewing's bunker, collapsing it and forcing him and another guard to seek shelter from the communists' barrage. As they made their way to a trench, Private Ewing noticed one of the enemy throwing a grenade at his companion. Yelling a warning, he pushed his comrade into the trench, jumped on top of him, and used his own body to shield him from the explosion. By absorbing the full impact of the grenade, he saved his fellow soldier from injury. Private Ewing'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. 1941 (June 3, 1969)
  

*Factora, Douglas George

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglas George Factora, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Troop C, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Sergeant Factora distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 13 May 1968 while serving as an assault vehicle commander during an attack upon a well fortified enemy position in the vicinity of Cu Chi. Directing highly accurate suppressive fire with his vehicle's machine gun and hurling hand grenades a the enemy, he was personally responsible for the elimination of several of the hostile emplacements. During the final stages of the assault, Sergeant Factora was seriously wounded and thrown from his vehicle when it was struck by an enemy antitank rocket. Despite the intense pain of his wounds, he remounted the carrier, rallied his crew members, and continued his fierce assault upon the insurgents, destroying several additional enemy positions. Again Sergeant Factora's vehicle was hit by an enemy antitank round, seriously wounding several of his crew members and causing the vehicle to burst into flames. Disregarding his own safety and critical injuries, Sergeant Factora removed his disabled comrades from the burning carrier. Only after he was assured that they had been treated and evacuated did he allow evacuation for himself. He died en route to the hospital. His fearless actions in the face of intense enemy fire were instrumental in the complete overpowering of the insurgent forces. Sergeant Factora'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. 4092 (August 23, 1968)
  

Falck, Douglas M.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Douglas M. Falck, 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, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. Second Lieutenant Falck distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 16 May 1968 as a platoon leader of an infantry company during a combat mission on Hill 352. Lieutenant Falck volunteered to lead a six-man patrol up the northwest side of the hill to probe an enemy mortar position. While moving up the hill, the team encountered three barricades of concertina wire around the entrenched enemy's bunker line. Lieutenant Falck spread his men out and advanced alone to cut a path through the wire. The team then crawled between two enemy bunkers and set up a small defensive perimeter while Lieutenant Falck again moved out alone to reconnoiter the hostile positions. When he was fired on by an enemy guard in one of the bunkers, he charged the soldier's position and killed him with small arms fire. He then assaulted through a hail of point-blank machine gun fire to silence two weapons in a second bunker and was wounded. Ignoring his wounds, he continued his assault and killed another enemy soldier. He then returned to his team and reported to his company which was attacking the enemy's outer defensive perimeter. The North Vietnamese troops began firing their mortars to turn the company back. Lieutenant Falck maneuvered his team into position and silenced the weapons, eliminating two more hostile positions. Second Lieutenant Falck'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. 4060 (August 22, 1968)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold John Faldermeyer, 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 21st DCAT, Advisory Team 51, Military Assistance Command Vietnam. Captain Faldermeyer distinguished himself on 11 May 1972 while serving as Advisor, 2d Battalion, 32d Regiment, 21st Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. On this date the 2d Battalion, which had been in heavy contact for two days without re-supply, was on an offensive operation against a firmly entrenched North Vietnamese Army Regiment to open Highway 13 to relieve the tightening ring of enemy forces around the beleaguered friendly forces at An Loc. Captain Faldermeyer, with disregard for his own safety, repeatedly throughout the day, exposed himself to enemy fire to direct a series of deadly effective tactical airstrikes against the enemy positions. At approximately 1030 hours the 2d Battalion was attacked by at least one NVA reinforced battalion. Captain Faldermeyer, as the ground controller for U.S. air assets, with single minded determination to accomplish the mission and at great risk to his life, moved under heavy enemy mortar fire across Highway 13, to a vantage point from which to direct and coordinate friendly airstrikes. His position was extremely perilous as he was exposed on three sides with the remainder of his unit across Highway 13. Despite intense enemy mortar and rocket fire, Captain Faldermeyer remained at this position. Captain Faldermeyer'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, MACV Support Command General Order No. 1924 (August 19, 1972)
  

Fanesi, David

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David Fanesi, 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, 12th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Staff Sergeant Fanesi distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 24 October 1969 while serving as a platoon sergeant during a unit combat operation against a large enemy force in fortified positions. When the platoon leader was fatally wounded during the initial exchange of fire, Sergeant Fanesi immediately assumed command of the platoon and led his men in an assault on the enemy stronghold. As the element maneuvered toward the enemy bunkers, four of the men were wounded and pinned down by the intense hostile fire. Quickly organizing a medical rescue team, he moved to the aid of the wounded soldiers. As the team was evacuating the casualties, three enemy soldiers opened fire, wounding the medical aidman. Sergeant Fanesi moved without hesitation to an exposed position and killed three hostile troops with accurate automatic weapons fire. While moving the casualties to a safe area, the rescue team encountered two more of the enemy in a concealed bunker. Sergeant Fanesi quickly assaulted the bunker, and although wounded himself, he killed the two soldiers with several well-placed hand grenades. Staff Sergeant Fanesi'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. 72 (January 8, 1970)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ernest L. Fant, Sergeant 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 Detachment B-36, Company A, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces. Sergeant First Class Fant distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 10 November 1969, while serving as company commander of a Vietnamese strike force during a search and clear mission in Phuoc Long Province. While sweeping a hillside area, Sergeant Fant's unit encountered intense rocket, mortar, and machine gun fire from well-concealed enemy bunkers. Seeking to destroy an enemy machine gun bunker directly to his front, Sergeant Fant and two comrades maneuvered to a position where they could accurately fire on the bunker. As they prepared to assault the bunker, the enemy threw a tear gas grenade at their position and forced them to withdraw. Sergeant Fant and his companions exposed themselves to intense enemy fire as they raced across an open rice paddy to return to their unit. Determined to destroy the enemy machine gun bunker, Sergeant Fant reorganized his scattered unit so that they could provide effective fire support for his next assault. Sergeant Fant again threaded his way through the intense enemy fire toward the bunker position. The enemy machine gunner, now fully aware of the impending danger to his position, unleashed a steady concentration of fire toward Sergeant Fant. Escaping the enemy machine gunner's line of fire, Sergeant Fant threw a grenade through the bunker's aperture and destroyed the machine gun position. Although Sergeant Fant was now the focal point of enemy attention, he maneuvered to a second bunker and destroyed it in the same manner. Sergeant Fant's efforts allowed his unit to assume control of the area and soon forced the eventual retreat of the enemy. Sergeant First Class Fant'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. 3245 (June 3, 1970)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Neil Philip Farmer, Sergeant 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 Troop B, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry, Americal Division. Sergeant First Class Farmer distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 11 April, 1969 as a platoon sergeant during a search and clear mission near the village of Bao Binh Ha. While he was destroying an unoccupied enemy bunker, his platoon came under heavy automatic weapons fire from a well fortified ambush position. Sergeant Farmer immediately returned to his vehicle, crawling seventy five meters through open rice paddies, receiving wounds in his right arm from the hostile fusillade. Although wounded he directed three tracks in an assault which over ran the communists' strongholds. Enemy fire however, soon erupted from a second location and the lead vehicle sustained several direct hits from antitank and recoilless rifle rounds, wounding or killing the entire crew. Leaving the safety of his own vehicle, Sergeant Farmer crossed the bullet-swept rice paddies to assist the injured in the other vehicle. As the communists intensified their barrage, he mounted the disabled track and was beginning to place suppressive fire on the foe when a rocket-propelled grenade struck the gun shield of his weapon, wounding him fatally. Sergeant First Class Farmer'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. 1951 (June 3, 1969)
  

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Farrelly, Hubert

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hubert Farrelly, 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 Troop C, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. Private First Class Farrelly distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 9 July 1966 as a medical aidman in an armored ambulance in support of a unit conducting a reconnaissance-in-force operation near Xa An Hoa. While moving toward their objective, the armored troop carriers were suddenly attacked by a large Viet Cong force employing recoilless rifle, mortar and machine gun fire. Almost immediately after the battle began, calls for aid were heard over the radio from the lead tank of the column which had received a direct hit from a Viet Cong recoilless rifle. With complete disregard for his safety, Private First Class Farrelly picked up his aid bag and, without a weapon, jumped from his carrier and ran approximately 200 meters through the bullet swept area to the disabled tank. While exposed to the intense Viet Cong fire, he mounted the tank, administered first aid to the seriously wounded crew and carried them to a covered position. As the hostile fire intensified, several vehicles were hit by the deadly Viet Cong recoilless rifle fire. Private First Class Farrelly continued to brave the hostile fire as he dauntlessly moved among the disabled vehicles, administering first aid and evacuating his fallen comrades. He then returned to the carrier and, although near total exhaustion, began to supply the entire crew with ammunition. Shortly after this, the vehicle directly to the front of his was hit and burst into flames. Unhesitatingly, Private First Class Farrelly rushed to the aid of the stricken victims of the blazing carrier. He climbed over the side of the blazing carrier and disappeared into the flames. In a few seconds, he dragged three wounded comrades from the carrier which threatened to explode at any moment. Although his clothes were on fire, he went back into the carrier to insure that all the (Remainder of citation missing).

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  HQ US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 5895 (October 3, 1966)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert A. Favreau, 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 C, 4th Battalion, 3d Infantry, Americal Division. Private First Class Favreau distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 16 August 1969 while participating in a search and clear operation near Nuoc Luc. His company was descending a ridge when the lead platoon was fired upon from the front and flanks by a company of North Vietnamese regulars occupying fortified bunkers. In an attempt to lessen the effectiveness of the enemy's suppressive fire, Private Favreau made his way under cover fire within meters of one bunker on the right flank and attacked the fortification with hand grenades. When suppressive fire continued from the emplacement, Private Favreau assaulted it a second time, but he enemy fortification again withstood the blasts of hand grenades. Later on in the fighting, Private Favreau saw two comrades fall wounded in an area exposed to hostile fire and quickly moved under fire to their assistance. As he began to move the wounded soldiers to cover, an enemy grenade was thrown into their midst. Without hesitation, Private Favreau gathered up the grenade and hurled it back at the enemy before it exploded. He then dragged his wounded comrades to a safer position where they were given medical assistance. Private Favreau then maneuvered on an enemy bunker to the platoon's left flank. As he rose up to toss a grenade inside the fortification, he was hit in the abdomen by a burst of enemy rifle fire. Despite the severity of his wounds, Private Favreau stubbornly raised himself up and destroyed the bunker's four defenders with a well-placed grenade. Not wanting to endanger his comrades by having them make their way under fire to retrieve him, Private Favreau then crawled some fifteen meters to a position where he could be safely given emergency first aid. Private First Class Favreau'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. 866 (April 15, 1970)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Mark M. Feinberg, Warrant Officer (W-1), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with 170th Aviation Company, 52d Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade. Warrant Officer Feinberg distinguished himself while piloting a helicopter troop carrier during a rescue operation in the vicinity of Dak To. After monitoring an urgent request for evacuation of a five-man reconnaissance team engaged in heavy enemy contact, Warrant Officer Feinberg and his crew sped to the embattled area. The entire site was enveloped by triple canopy jungle vegetation with no suitable landing zone. As Mister Feinberg's helicopter approached the location of the besieged patrol it encountered intense enemy resistance. Mister Feinberg descended his helicopter until it hovered just above the trees, then lowered ropes for the ground troops. Although the enemy was now concentrating B-40 rockets and machine gun fire at his aircraft, Mister Feinberg chose to remain in this vulnerable position until the men could reach the ropes. Suddenly, an enemy round struck the transmission of the aircraft and necessitated a quick departure with the ground troops dangling from the ropes. Maintaining control of his crippled aircraft, Mister Feinberg guided his airship out of the firing area and flew to the nearest available clearing. After lowering the men to the ground, he successfully landed his damaged craft. Shortly thereafter, an extraction helicopter arrived and rescued the crew members and the survivors of the besieged patrol. Warrant Officer W1 Feinberg'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. 965 (March 20, 1971)
  

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward Paul Ference, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Sergeant Ference was serving as assistant patrol leader of a thirteen-man patrol operating in the vicinity of Ap Bau Bang, Republic of Vietnam, forward of the 2d Battalion, 2d Infantry, 1st Infantry Division's defensive perimeter. In the early morning hours of 12 November 1965 the patrol was surrounded by approximately sixty well-armed Viet Cong. Rather than be ambushed, the patrol leader, using the element of surprise, immediately engaged the vastly superior force in a fierce firefight. During the ensuing battle, Sergeant Ference, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, exposed himself to the murderous insurgent automatic weapons and mortar fire to move among the members of his patrol and direct deadly fire upon the advancing Viet Cong, which resulted in the annihilation of at least twenty insurgents. When the patrol was ordered to withdraw, Sergeant Ference disregarding his own safety, again exposed himself to the murderous hail of hostile fire and covered the withdrawal to the 2d Battalion's defensive perimeter. Sergeant Ference, without personal regard, again rushed through the intense insurgent fire to aid two fallen patrol members, only to find the men mortally wounded and on the verge of death. Upon reaching the defensive perimeter, Sergeant Ference noticed that another comrade was wounded and lying in the midst of the advancing hostile horde. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, Sergeant Ference left the relative safety of his position, and went to the aid of his stricken comrade. During this heroic and valorous attempt, he was mortally wounded. Sergeant Ference'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.