Post by Anonymous Vet on Dec 21, 2002 14:47:39 GMT -5
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Headquarters, Americal Division
APO San Francisco 96374
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 7385 27 June 1970
AWARD OF THE AIR MEDAL
TC 439. The following AWARD is announced.
RAMSEY, DONALD B, xxx-xx-xxxx, PRIVATE E2
176th Aviation Company, 14th Combat Aviation Battalion APO 96374
Awarded: Air Medal with "V" Device (Second Award)
Date Of Service: 17 March 1970
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
Authority: By direction of the President under the provisions of Executive Order 9158, 11 May 1942, as amended by Executive Order 9242-A, 11 September 1942.
Reason: For heroism while participating in aerial flight in the Republic of Vietnam. Private Ramsey distinguished himself by valorous actions on 17 March 1970 while serving as a Door Gunner with the 176th Aviation Company. On that date, Private Ramsey was a member of an emergency resupply mission for friendly forces operating northwest of Landing Zone Stinson. As his aircraft approached the landing zone it came under intense enemy fire. Responding immediately to the urgency of the situation, Private Ramsey placed highly effective suppressive fire on the insurgents, allowing the supplies to be unloaded. As the aircraft began to leave the area, it was again engaged by hostile fire. Ignoring the danger involved, Private Ramsey repeatedly exposed himself to silence the enemy and provide maximum security for his comrades on the ground. When supporting gunships arrived in the area, he was instrumental in directing their attack on the enemy emplacements. Through his timely actions, Private Ramsey was instrumental in the success of the mission and the subsequent defeat of the enemy. Private Ramsey's personal heroism, professional competence, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
OFFICIAL:
signature of
Mark B Reasor
for JOHN L. INSANI
Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
RICHARD F. PUK
CTT, AGC
Asst AG
Headquarters, Americal Division
APO San Francisco 96374
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 7385 27 June 1970
AWARD OF THE AIR MEDAL
TC 439. The following AWARD is announced.
RAMSEY, DONALD B, xxx-xx-xxxx, PRIVATE E2
176th Aviation Company, 14th Combat Aviation Battalion APO 96374
Awarded: Air Medal with "V" Device (Second Award)
Date Of Service: 17 March 1970
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
Authority: By direction of the President under the provisions of Executive Order 9158, 11 May 1942, as amended by Executive Order 9242-A, 11 September 1942.
Reason: For heroism while participating in aerial flight in the Republic of Vietnam. Private Ramsey distinguished himself by valorous actions on 17 March 1970 while serving as a Door Gunner with the 176th Aviation Company. On that date, Private Ramsey was a member of an emergency resupply mission for friendly forces operating northwest of Landing Zone Stinson. As his aircraft approached the landing zone it came under intense enemy fire. Responding immediately to the urgency of the situation, Private Ramsey placed highly effective suppressive fire on the insurgents, allowing the supplies to be unloaded. As the aircraft began to leave the area, it was again engaged by hostile fire. Ignoring the danger involved, Private Ramsey repeatedly exposed himself to silence the enemy and provide maximum security for his comrades on the ground. When supporting gunships arrived in the area, he was instrumental in directing their attack on the enemy emplacements. Through his timely actions, Private Ramsey was instrumental in the success of the mission and the subsequent defeat of the enemy. Private Ramsey's personal heroism, professional competence, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
OFFICIAL:
signature of
Mark B Reasor
for JOHN L. INSANI
Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
RICHARD F. PUK
CTT, AGC
Asst AG