unit history information
for 326 MED 101 ABN
1 BDE 101 ABN
For date 680916
326 MED 101 ABN was a US Army unit
1 BDE 101 ABN was a US Army unit
Primary service involved, US Army
Operation SOMERSET PLAIN
South Vietnam
Location, Camp Eagle
Description: The Air Ambulance Platoon monthly newsletter reported a letter of commendation from COL Harold I. Hayward, CO, 1st Bde, 101st ABN for the support rendered during SOMERSET PLAIN in the A Shau Valley. The AAP despite exposure to hostile fire and inclement weather performed many difficult talks and saved many lives. During an awards ceremony on the 16th, SP5 Sterns and Sp4 Stanley each received Silver Stars, and WO Lama a DFC.
Comments: MAJ Cloke, Robert R.; Plat CO; ;
PSG Ross, Thomas L. Jr.; Plat SGT; ;
WO1 Lama, John; award; ;
SP5 Sterns, Gerald L.; award; ;
SP4 Stanley, Neal A.; award; ;
The source for this information was 326 MED DET Monthly Newsletter 1 Oct 68
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