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Marine awarded Silver Star for heroics, ordering troops to fix bayonets, 51 years ago in Vietnam

Wright was a second lieutenant assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines on Aug 21, 1967 when he led a platoon sized quick reaction force against an entrenched North Vietnamese Force that had just ambushed an Army convoy.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

The 300th Marine is bestowed Medal of Honor, for ‘unmatched bravery' in Hue City

Sgt. Maj. John Canley originally was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroics at the infamous battle of Hue City.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

The hellish journey through Pentagon’s red tape to approve a Medal of Honor

The gunny was 67 when the process started, and he is now 80.

By Shawn Snow

6 years ago

The Marine gunny who kept his men alive at Hue City

Retired Marine John Canley’s actions during the battle of Hue City in Vietnam in 1968 has him one step away from receiving a Medal of Honor.

By Shawn Snow

6 years ago

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