FSB Hill 4-11, Awards

The soldiers who served or supported the 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment during the Vietnam War were awarded many medals for acts of heroism. The following citations were reproduced from original material (citations, newspapers, etc.) and are presented here, in chronological order, to recognize the heroic acts of these brave men.

MAJ Patrick M. Trinkle citation for the Distinguished Service Cross, awarded for his actions on February 23, 1968.
PFC Joel D. Lawing's citation for the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, awarded for his actions on December 20, 1968.
CPT James A. Walker was awarded the Silver Star for his actions on December 20, 1968.
MSG Huey P. Fautheree's citation for the Silver Star, awarded for his actions on February 5, 1969.
MAJ Virgil W. Oglesby was awarded the Silver Star for his actions on LZ Cork.
SGT Donald F. Davidson's citation for the Distinguished Service Cross, awarded for his actions on March 15, 1969.
PVT William Jackson's citation for the Distinguished Service Cross, awarded for his actions on March 15, 1969.
SP5 James H. Johnson's citation for the Distinguished Service Cross, awarded for his actions on March 15, 1969.
SP4 Donnie Joe Martin's citation for the Distinguished Service Cross, awarded for his actions on March 15, 1969.
SP4 John C. Middleton's citation for the Distinguished Service Cross, awarded for his actions on March 15, 1969.
SFC Guy H. Gourley's citation for the Distinguished Service Cross, awarded for his actions on March 29, 1969.
SFC James H. Smith's citation for the Distinguished Service Cross, awarded for his actions on March 29, 1969.
SP4 Larry J. Tiller was awarded the Silver Star in April, 1969.
SP4 Billy D. Pearce was awarded the Silver Star in April, 1969.
LTC George V. Ellis' citation for the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for his actions on April 24, 1969.
CPT Boots C. Blanks' citation for the Distinguished Service Cross, awarded for his actions on May 12, 1969.
LTC George V. Ellis' citation for the Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster), awarded for his actions on May 12, 1969.
LTC George V. Ellis' citation for the Silver Star (First Oak Leaf Cluster), awarded for his actions on May 24 and 25, 1969.
1LT Philip L. Spackman, of E Troop, 1st Cavalry, 11th LIB, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on July 2, 1969.
1LT Lewis D. Adams Jr.'s citation for the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, awarded for his actions on July 10, 1969.
SGT Larry Lester Techmeir's citation for the Distinguished Service Cross, awarded for his actions on July 14, 1969.
SP4 David Scholtus' citation for the Distinguished Service Cross, awarded for his actions on July 19, 1969.
CPT William J. Straub was awarded the Silver Star in August, 1969.
SP4 Michael Miller's citation for the Bronze Star with "V" Device, awarded for his actions on January 23, 1970.
1LT John F. Baxter, III was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" Device in January, 1970.
SGT Robert J. Taormina was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" Device (1st OLC) in January, 1970.
SGT William Rawlings was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" Device (1st OLC) in January, 1970.
PFC Glyn E. Haynie was awarded the Silver Star in January, 1970.
1LT Alan G. Vitters was awarded the Soldier's Medal in February, 1970.
SP4 Samuel E. Rice was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" Device (1st OLC) in February, 1970.
SP4 Bobby J. McElwain was awarded the Silver Star for his actions on on May 13, 1970.
PFC David Francis Winder of A Company was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on on May 13, 1970.
SP4 Alan R. Wilkins' citation for the Army Commendation Medal, awarded on July 17, 1970.
SP4 Alan R. Wilkins' citation for the Bronze Star, awarded on August 7, 1970.
SFC Ruben M. Cadriel was awarded the Silver Star after 32 years.

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