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Posted: 11/18/2023 11:10:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Cascade-Dude]
I always assumed "SS - BSM - 2 PH" it stood for Silver Star, Bronze Star (not sure what the M stands for but he had two Bronze Stars and one of them had oak leaves on it). and 2 Purple Hearts. Am I correct?
Thanks! FYI, he was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross after the headstone was made. 
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Posted: 11/18/2023 11:44:04 AM EDT
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Bronze Star Medal, vs the Bronze Star device, which designates multiple awards, as do Oak Leaf Clusters
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Posted: 11/18/2023 1:04:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Atropian_Defector: Bronze Star Medal, vs the Bronze Star device, which designates multiple awards, as do Oak Leaf Clusters Thank you, Sir. |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 5:39:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cascade-Dude: Thank you, Sir. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cascade-Dude: Originally Posted By Atropian_Defector: Bronze Star Medal, vs the Bronze Star device, which designates multiple awards, as do Oak Leaf Clusters Thank you, Sir. Your father was a hero. |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 5:45:51 PM EDT
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Wow.
That's impressive. What a great man. |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 5:55:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grinning_bob: Your father was a hero. Thanks! I've always thought so but my bias should be obvious. 
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Posted: 11/18/2023 5:57:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By REAPER2502: Wow. That's impressive. What a great man. Thanks. He was. I spoke with his former commander a few years ago, a Major, and he told me he was the best soldier he'd ever heard of, let alone served with. He may have been exaggerating for my benefit but maybe not. I choose to believe not. |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 6:01:18 PM EDT
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I assume you did not know him.
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Posted: 11/18/2023 6:16:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By trails-end: I assume you did not know him. I was ten years old when he was killed. I suppose I knew him as well as a ten-year old could. |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 6:27:50 PM EDT
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Was he part of SOG? If so, @RtUtah might know more about him and/or could get you in touch with folks who would.
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Posted: 11/18/2023 6:37:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grinning_bob: Your father was a hero. |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 6:38:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: Was he part of SOG? If so, @RtUtah might know more about him and/or could get you in touch with folks who would. I always assumed he was; he did all sorts of SOG stuff. He recruited Montagnard, rescued a downed pilot from behind enemy lines, grabbed prisoners in the middle of the night, and did lots and lots of recon across the Cambodian border. He was also with Operation White Star in 1959 and '60. |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 7:26:58 PM EDT
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That's him with one of his Montagnard recruits.
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Posted: 11/18/2023 9:46:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cascade-Dude: That's him with one of his Montagnard recruits. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/582146/Dad-2827394.jpg Total badassery. |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 10:59:59 PM EDT
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You Dad was the tip of the Spear and a total badass.
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Posted: 11/18/2023 11:21:49 PM EDT
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Hero and badass!
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Posted: 11/18/2023 11:23:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TXJarhead]
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I'm truly sorry you lost your dad so young, however for what it's worth, I thank you for his sacrifice! He really was a legit American hero!
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Posted: 11/19/2023 7:49:24 AM EDT
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Thanks for your comments, everybody. They mean a lot. Seriously.
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Posted: 11/19/2023 5:26:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cascade-Dude: I always assumed he was; he did all sorts of SOG stuff. He recruited Montagnard, rescued a downed pilot from behind enemy lines, grabbed prisoners in the middle of the night, and did lots and lots of recon across the Cambodian border. He was also with Operation White Star in 1959 and '60. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cascade-Dude: Originally Posted By d16man: Was he part of SOG? If so, @RtUtah might know more about him and/or could get you in touch with folks who would. I always assumed he was; he did all sorts of SOG stuff. He recruited Montagnard, rescued a downed pilot from behind enemy lines, grabbed prisoners in the middle of the night, and did lots and lots of recon across the Cambodian border. He was also with Operation White Star in 1959 and '60. SOG or not, this man was up to some very serious soldiering. Be very proud, OP. |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 6:01:42 PM EDT
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OP, your dad is a hero and someone whose story should be told. If you ever get more info and want to share, you would have a big audience here. Thanks for sharing his tombstone with us.
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