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Taken From The Wall's Comments For Cpt Umstot Sept 12, 1968 Panel 44W - Line 42 By,
Ken Brown Sgt. with C 1/28th, 1st Inf. Capt. Umstot was a Physician Assistant and was not required to be in the field. He died ministering aid to a new guy we nicknamed "Horse" Medic Kenneth L. Martin died at this same position. North of Loc Ninh, south side of Highway 14A, just below Hill 222.
Criteria The Silver Star may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, is cited for gallantry in action, against an enemy of the United States whil... The Silver Star may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, is cited for gallantry in action, against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or, while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for the award of a Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction. MoreHide
Comments Note: All U.S. Army Medals displayed on profile are listed on Umstot's Headstone at The Arlington National Cemetery.
Awarded Posthumously for Gallantry and presented February 1969, by COL Fletcher W.... Note: All U.S. Army Medals displayed on profile are listed on Umstot's Headstone at The Arlington National Cemetery.
Awarded Posthumously for Gallantry and presented February 1969, by COL Fletcher W. Boles, US Army, for Umstot's actions while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the RVN on Sept 12, 1968, when Umstot was killed while attending to the wounds of fellow soldiers. Confirmed by General Orders and Citation. MoreHide
Criteria The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding ac... The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service not involving aerial flight. MoreHide
Comments June 1968 - Sept 1968. For Meritorious Service while serving with HHC/1st Battallion/28th Infantry Regiment/1st Infantry Division. Confirmed via General Orders and Citation. For distinguishing himse... June 1968 - Sept 1968. For Meritorious Service while serving with HHC/1st Battallion/28th Infantry Regiment/1st Infantry Division. Confirmed via General Orders and Citation. For distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in The Republic of Vietnam.
Criteria The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, kill... The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, killed, or who has died or may die of wounds received in armed combat or as a result of an act of international terrorism. MoreHide
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Confirmed by letter from Dept of The Army 4 Nov 1968 to Mrs. Joyce A. Umstot (Mother), Virginia.
Criteria The Air Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service while partic... The Air Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service while participating in aerial flight, but not of a degree that would justify an award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. MoreHide
Comments Confirmed by General Orders and Citation. 1 July 1968 - 12 Sept 1968. For meritorious achievement while participating in sustained aerial flight in support of combat ground forces of The Republic of... Confirmed by General Orders and Citation. 1 July 1968 - 12 Sept 1968. For meritorious achievement while participating in sustained aerial flight in support of combat ground forces of The Republic of Vietnam. During this time he actively participated in more than 25 aerial missions over hostile territory in support of counterinsurgency operations.
Criteria The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement,... The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or meritorious service. MoreHide
Comments Meritorious Service While in The RVN while assigned to HHC/1st Battalion/28th Infantry Regiment/ 1st Infantry Division. Battalion Commander at the time was LTC Leland Chadwick Rew, passed January 18,... Meritorious Service While in The RVN while assigned to HHC/1st Battalion/28th Infantry Regiment/ 1st Infantry Division. Battalion Commander at the time was LTC Leland Chadwick Rew, passed January 18, 2003, Amelia Island, FL. Confirmed by General Orders and Citation.
1 Aug 1968 - 1 Sept 1968. For Meritorious Achievement. For the performance of exceptionally meritorious service in support of The United States objectives in the counterinsurgency effort in the Republic of Vietnam.
Criteria The Presidential Unit Citation may be awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or aft... The Presidential Unit Citation may be awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or after December 7, 1941. MoreHide
Criteria The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for at least six continuous months during a period of military operat... The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for at least six continuous months during a period of military operations against an armed enemy on or after January 1, 1944. MoreHide
Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
Criteria The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa... The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace; or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces thereover and in direct support of operations in Vietnam. MoreHide
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1) Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase IV 2) Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase V
Criteria The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa... The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace; or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces thereover and in direct support of operations in Vietnam. MoreHide
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1) Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase IV 2) Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase V
Criteria The Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Colors) was authorized to be worn by units individually cited for service in military operations in support of the government of Sout... The Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Colors) was authorized to be worn by units individually cited for service in military operations in support of the government of South Vietnam. The actions cited are for the same services that would have resulted in the award of a Valorous Unit Citation by the Army or a Navy Unit Citation. MoreHide
Criteria This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: 1. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73; or 2. Served outside the geographical l... This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: 1. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73; or 2. Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces for an aggregate of six months. Only members of the Armed Forces of the United States who meet the criteria established for the AFEM (Vietnam) or Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service required are considered to have contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces; or 3. Did not complete the length of service required in item (1) or (2) above, but who, during wartime, were: a. Wounded by the enemy (in a military action); b. Captured by the enemy during action or in the line of duty, but later rescued or released; or c. Killed in action or in the line of duty; or 4. Were assigned in Vietnam on 28 Jan 73, and who served a minimum of 60 calendar days in Vietnam during the period 29 Jan 73 to 28 Mar 73. MoreHide
Description This campaign was from 2 April to 30 June 1968. During this period friendly forces conducted a number of battalion-size attritional operations against the enemy.
Operations PEGASUS-Lam Son 207 relievThis campaign was from 2 April to 30 June 1968. During this period friendly forces conducted a number of battalion-size attritional operations against the enemy.
Operations PEGASUS-Lam Son 207 relieved the Khe Sanh Combat Base on 5 April and thereby opened Route 9 for the first time since August 1967. This operation not only severely restricted the North Vietnamese Army's use of western Quang Tri Province but also inflicted casualties on the remnants of two North Vietnamese divisions withdrawing from the area. This success was followed by a singular allied spoiling operation in the A Shau Valley, Operation DELAWARE-Lam Son. These two operations prevented the enemy from further attacking I Corps Tactical Zone population centers and forced him to shift his pressure to the III Corps Tactical Zone.
During the period 5-12 May 1968 the Viet Cong launched an offensive with Saigon as the primary objective. Friendly forces defended the city with great determination. Consequently Saigon was never in danger of being overrun. Small Viet Cong units that did manage to get into the outskirts were fragmented and driven out with great loss of enemy life. By the end of June 1968 friendly forces had decisively blunted the enemy's attacks, inflicted very heavy casualties, and hindered his ability to attack urban areas throughout the Republic of Vietnam. The enemy was forced to withdraw to his sanctuaries.
The strength of the U.S. Army in Vietnam reach a peak of nearly 360,000 men during this period.... More
Description Jun 1 1968 - Feb 16 1969; static defense of designated tactical areas of responsibility and reconnaissance expeditions to discourage NVA campsites and rocket positions within striking distance of SaigJun 1 1968 - Feb 16 1969; static defense of designated tactical areas of responsibility and reconnaissance expeditions to discourage NVA campsites and rocket positions within striking distance of Saigon. 1st ID, 1st CAV, 25th ID, 199th INF Bde... More
Taken From The Wall's Comments For Cpt Umstot
Sept 12, 1968
Panel 44W - Line 42
By,
Ken Brown
Sgt. with C 1/28th, 1st Inf.
Capt. Umstot was a Physician Assistant and was not required to be in the field. He died ministering aid to a new guy we nicknamed "Horse" Medic Kenneth L. Martin died at this same position. North of Loc Ninh, south side of Highway 14A, just below Hill 222.