Best Friends
SSGTWILLIAM JOHN SIEREN, RETIRED 3 CORPS, 2ND ARMORED DIVISION, 2 ND BRIGADE, 502 ADMINIDTRATION Co. ASSISTANT TO THE 1 ST SERGEANT.
SFC. SILVOUS BOJECCUL, ASSIGNED TO - GERMANY.
Best Moment
FISHING ENJOYING RETIRENMENT WORKING 2 ND CAREER; SPECIAL SECURITY, SUPERVISOR. Army Garrison, Savanna Army Depot/516th Military Police Company (Physical Security)
Worst Moment
WORKING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
Chain of Command
US Army Reserve Command (USARC)
Other Memories Army Garrison, Savanna Army Depot/516th Military Police Company (Physical Security), SECOND CAREER SECURITY; 1975 THRU 1990. APPROXIMATELY 15 YEARS.
Best Friends
SSG. WILLIAM JOHN SIEREN, RETIRED, LIVING IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.WORKING ON HOMES, CARS AND DOING FAMILY GET TOGETHERS.
Best Moment
LIVING LOCAL. VARITY OF SHIFTS/24-7.
Worst Moment
WORKING ODD SHIFTS. OVERTIME, SPLIT SHIFTS.
Chain of Command
CPS, (Physical Security)
SUPERVISORY - AREA SECURITY GROUNDS & OFFICE MONITOR SYSTEM;
AREA COMMANDER
SUPERVISOR 1167 - SECURITY GUARD"S & MOINITOR SYSTEMS
(MOBIL & FOOT PATROLS).
Other Memories WORKED A VARITY OF POSITIONS, DAY, SWING, NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS 24 7 DAY OPERATION. 365 DAYS A YEAR.
WORKED UNTIL RETIRED, APPROXIMATELY 15 YEARS. 1975 THRU 1997 OTHER SCHOOLS IN-BETWEEN. CONTRACTED, POSITION.
Description Operation Babylift was the name given to the mass evacuation of children from South Vietnam to the United States and other countries (including Australia, France, and Canada) at the end of the VietnamOperation Babylift was the name given to the mass evacuation of children from South Vietnam to the United States and other countries (including Australia, France, and Canada) at the end of the Vietnam War (see also the Fall of Saigon), on April 3-26, 1975. By the final American flight out of South Vietnam, over 10,300 infants and children had been evacuated, although the actual number has been variously reported. Along with Operation New Life, over 110,000 refugees were evacuated from South Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam War. Thousands of children were airlifted from Vietnam and adopted by families around the world.... More
People You Remember MANY MEMBERS FROM 3 RD CORPS
1 ST CAVALRY DIVISION
INFANTRY UNIT.
11G50 - INFANTRY SENIOR SERGEANTMANY MEMBERS FROM 3 RD CORPS
1 ST CAVALRY DIVISION
INFANTRY UNIT.
11G50 - INFANTRY SENIOR SERGEANT... More
Memories ASSIGNED TO RETIRED RESERVES; 8 TH CORPS; SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
FROM 31 DECEMBER 1972 THRU 31 DECEMBERASSIGNED TO RETIRED RESERVES; 8 TH CORPS; SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
FROM 31 DECEMBER 1972 THRU 31 DECEMBER 1975.
RETIRED RESERVE; TO BE RECALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY, UNDER 30 YEARS.... More
Description Operation Frequent Wind was the final phase in the evacuation of American civilians and "at-risk" Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam prior to the takeover of the city by the North Vietnamese Army (Operation Frequent Wind was the final phase in the evacuation of American civilians and "at-risk" Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam prior to the takeover of the city by the North Vietnamese Army (PAVN) in the Fall of Saigon. It was carried out on 29–30 April 1975, during the last days of the Vietnam War. More than 7,000 people were evacuated by helicopter from various points in Saigon. The airlift resulted in a number of enduring images.
Evacuation plans already existed as a standard procedure for American embassies. At the beginning of March, fixed-wing aircraft began evacuating civilians from Tan Son Nhut Airport through neighboring countries. By mid-April, contingency plans were in place and preparations were underway for a possible helicopter evacuation. As the imminent collapse of Saigon became evident, Task Force 76 (TF76) was assembled off the coast near Vung Tau to support a helicopter evacuation and provide air support if required. In the event, air support was not needed as the North Vietnamese paused for a week at the outskirts of Saigon, possibly waiting for the South Vietnamese government to collapse and avoiding a possible confrontation with the U.S. by allowing the mostly-unopposed evacuation of Americans from Saigon.
On 28 April, Tan Son Nhut Air Base (lying adjacent to the airport) came under artillery fire and attack from Vietnamese People's Air Force aircraft. The fixed-wing evacuation was terminated and Operation Frequent Wind commenced. The evacuation took place primarily from the Defense Attaché Office (DAO) compound, beginning around 14:00 on the afternoon of 29 April, and ending that night with only limited small arms damage to the helicopters. The U.S. Embassy in Saigon was intended to only be a secondary evacuation point for embassy staff, but it was soon overwhelmed with evacuees and desperate South Vietnamese. The evacuation of the embassy was completed at 07:53 on 30 April, but some 400 third-country nationals were left behind.
Tens of thousands of Vietnamese evacuated themselves by sea or air. With the collapse of South Vietnam, numerous boats and ships, VNAF helicopters and some fixed-wing aircraft sailed or flew out to the evacuation fleet. Helicopters began to clog ship decks and eventually, some were pushed overboard to allow others to land. Pilots of other helicopters were told to drop off their passengers and then take off and ditch in the sea, from where they would be rescued. During the fixed-wing evacuation 50,493 people (including 2,678 Vietnamese orphans) were evacuated from Tan Son Nhut In Operation Frequent Wind a total of 1,373 Americans and 5,595 Vietnamese and third-country nationals were evacuated by helicopter. The total number of Vietnamese evacuated by Frequent Wind or self-evacuated and ending up in the custody of the United States for processing as refugees to enter the United States totalled 138,869. This operation is also noteworthy as being the debut combat deployment for the F-14 aircraft.... More
People You Remember MANY, READY TO BE CALLED BACK TO ACTIVE DUTY; AS I WAS IN THE RETIRED RESERVE, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXMANY, READY TO BE CALLED BACK TO ACTIVE DUTY; AS I WAS IN THE RETIRED RESERVE, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS. 31 DECEMBER 1972 THRU 31 DECEMBER 1975.... More
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MANY RETIRED RESERVES GETTING NOTICES OF POSSIBLE RECALL.
Description Operation New Life (23 April – 1 November 1975) was the care and processing on Guam of Vietnamese refugees evacuated from Saigon by Operation Frequent Wind in the closing days of the Vietnam War. MoreOperation New Life (23 April – 1 November 1975) was the care and processing on Guam of Vietnamese refugees evacuated from Saigon by Operation Frequent Wind in the closing days of the Vietnam War. More than 111,000 of the evacuated 130,000 Vietnamese refugees were transported to Guam where they were housed in tent cities for a few weeks while being processed for resettlement. The great majority of the refugees were resettled in the United States. A few thousand were resettled in other countries or chose to return to Vietnam on the vessel Tuong Tin.... More
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Combat History (wars, police actions, operations, expeditions and hostile interventions)
Description This campaign was from 30 March 1972 to 28 January 1973. On 30 March 1972 the North Vietnamese Army launched its greatest offensive of the entire war. The enemy deployed the greatest array of troops This campaign was from 30 March 1972 to 28 January 1973. On 30 March 1972 the North Vietnamese Army launched its greatest offensive of the entire war. The enemy deployed the greatest array of troops and modern weapons to date in a major effort to end the war with conventional forces and seized considerable territory in an effort to exercise control of key provinces throughout Vietnam.
During this critical period the Vietnamization program continued in the face of the North Vietnamese invasion and the successful counterattack by the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam. Army aviation units played an impressive role throughout the period, flying reconnaissance, close support missions, and transporting troops. As U.S. combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam, the role of helicopter units increased in importance and they responded to the challenge of continuing to support while preparing the RVNAF to assume their function. Similarly, advisors of all services contributed immeasurably to the defeat of the enemy invasion and the continued Vietnamization process. Army and Marine advisors fought side-by-side with their RVNAF counterparts to stop and defeat the enemy invasion, as the Vietnamese counteroffensive gained momentum and the reduction of field advisers continued. The advisory effort shifted to emphasize training and to assure that the VNAF attained self-sufficiency prior to the complete withdrawal of the U.S forces.
Recapture of Quang Tri City on 16 September 1972 marked the complete failure of the enemy to hold any of the targeted provincial capitols. Massive aid replaced materiel lost during the spring counteroffensive. Retraining and reconstruction of selected RVNAF units increased their capabilities. The completion of the massive logistical buildup of RVNAF was accomplished, which enabled the RVNAF to become more self-sufficient as direct U.S. participation diminished. The US ground role in Vietnam was totally replaced by the RVNAF. During December 1972 and January 1973 the RVIVAF flew more than 45% of air sorties within Vietnam. In November 1972, the RVNAF began a C-130 training program and by January 1973 realized a significant increase in their capability. RVNAF forward air controllers began directing USAF and RVNAF strike aircraft in January 1973. The US policy of Vietnamization continued.
US combat and combat support operations were conducted in support of RVNAF ground operations during the North Vietnamese invasion and the counteroffensive including intensive interdiction of enemy supply routes into Vietnam. Since US ground forces had been reduced to seven battalions, the US ground combat role was limited to defense of key installations. Further reduction in troop ceilings led to the redeployment of all US ground combat battalions, leaving an Army contingent of combat support and service support units.... More
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MANY FROM
FORT HOOD, TEXAS;
3 RD CORPS
1 ST CAVALRY DIVISION;
2 ND BRIGADE;
Memories RETIRED RESERVES 8 TH CORPS, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS,
FROM 31 DECEMBER 1972 THRU 31 DECEMBER 1975
ABLE TORETIRED RESERVES 8 TH CORPS, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS,
FROM 31 DECEMBER 1972 THRU 31 DECEMBER 1975
ABLE TO BE RECALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY FROM RETIRED RESERVE,
LESS THAN 30 YEARS, GREATER THAN 20 YEARS.... More
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RETIRED STAFF SERGEANT WILLIAM JOHN SIEREN.
SFC SILVIUS BOJESCUL, U.S.ARMY, BROTHER.
Best Moment
RETURNING FROM VIETNAM, COMPLETING 2 ND TOUR. EXTENDING MY OPTIONS FOR 1 AND 1/2 YEARS, TO 31 DECEMBER 1972.
Worst Moment
SEE ALL THE DEATH AND DESTRUCTION AND SOME GRIEVOUSLY WOUNDED SOLDERS.
Chain of Command FORT HOOD, TEXAS.
3 rd corps
1st Cavalry Division'
2nd Brigade
11G50, Senior Sergeant,
Special Troops Battalion,
Other Memories
FINISHING UP MY LAST YEAR IN THE UNITED STATES ARMT, PCS' ED TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. TO CIVILIAN LIFE, GOING INTO AIR CONDITION REPAIR WORK.
Best Friends
MEN WHO I COMMANDED.AS A 11F10 INFANTRY OPERATIONS AND INTELLIGENCE SPECIALLIST, SENIOR FIRST SERGEANT, E-8, SPECIALIST, SOUTH EAST ASIA, VIETNAM.
Best Moment
COMPLETING MY SECOND TOUR IN VIETNAM. FROM 20 october 1970 THRU 31 DECEMBER 1971.
Worst Moment
SEEING ALL THE DEATH AND DESTRUCTION.
Chain of Command
SOUTHERN COMMAND
SOUTHERN ASIA VIETNAM
2 ND FIELD FORCE, (II FIELD FOURCE), VIETNAM
HHC 3d 506 INF (AMBL) 101 ST. ABN DIV. USARPAC RVN
Other Memories
AWARDED BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR/HERIOSM, 2 ND AWARD AND ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH V-FOR-VALOR AND HERIOSM, 2 ND AWARD, CIB 2 ND AWARD, NDSM 3 RD AWARD, VSM 2ND AWARD, VCM 2 ND AWARD, SERGEANT ADRIAN "BO" BOJESCUL HAS EARNED THE PHRASE AND ADIMIRADIRATION OF HIS MEN AND PEERS ALIKE IN PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES AS WELL AS HIS SUPPERIORS. FOR ACTIONS TAKEN DURING AN OFFENSIVE WERE HE WAS SHOT DOWN AND MSG BOJESCUL TOOK ACTIONS TO SAVE CREW AND OTHERS, REPEL THE ENEMY, VIA- DIRECT FIRE AND EVACUATE WOUNDED, REPELLED ENEMY FORCES, WITH USE OF HIS M-16, RIFLE AND TRANSPORT WOUNDED VIA HELOCOPTERS.CONTINUING FIRE AND REDIRECTING FIRE WITH HAND HELD RADIO,
CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUS PAGE; UNIT. 506 TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. AIRBORNE.
Consolidation I, 1 July 1971 - 30 November 1971. This period witnessed additional progress in the Vietnamization program which included turning over the ground war to South Vietnam, sustaining the withdrawal of U.S. troops, but also continuing, U.S. air strikes on enemy targets.
South Vietnam assumed full control of defense for the area immediately below the demilitarized zone on 11 July, a process begun in 1969. Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird announced completion of Phase I of Vietnamization on 11 August which meant that the U.S. relinquished all ground combat responsibilities to the Republic of Vietnam. The participation of U.S. forces in ground combat operations had not ceased, however, U.S. maneuver battalions were still conducting missions, and the 101st Airborne Division joined the 1st Army of Vietnam 1st Infantry Division in Operation JEFFERSON GLEN that took place in Thua Thien Province in October. This was the last major combat operation in Vietnam which involved U.S. ground forces. Following the close of Operation JEFFERSON GLEN on 8 October, the 101st began stand-down procedures and was the last U.S. division to leave Vietnam.
U.S. troop strengths decreased during Consolidation I. American battle deaths for July 1971 were 66, the lowest monthly figure since May 1967. By early November, U.S. troop totals dropped to 191,000, the lowest level since December 1965. In early November, President Nixon announced that American troops had reverted to a defensive role in Vietnam.
Consolidation II, 1 December 1971 - 29 March 1972. The U.S. continued to reduce its ground presence in South Vietnam during late 1971 and early 1972, but American air attacks increased while both sides exchanged peace proposals.
In early January 1972 President Nixon confirmed that U.S. troop withdrawals would continue but promised that a force of 25,000-30,000 would remain in Vietnam until all American prisoners of war were released. Secretary of Defense Laird reported that Vietnamization was progressing well and that U.S. troops would not be reintroduced into Vietnam even in a military emergency. U.S. troop strength in Vietnam dropped to 136,500 by 31 January 1972, to 119,600 by 29 February, and then to 95,500 by the end of March.
During the last week of December 1971 U.S. Air Force and Navy planes carried out 1,000 strikes on North Vietnam, the heaviest U.S. air attacks since November 1968. Allied commanders insisted that it was necessary because of a huge buildup of military supplies in North Vietnam for possible offensive operations against South Vietnam and Cambodia. Stepped up North Vietnamese anti-aircraft and missile attacks on U.S. aircraft that bombed the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos also contributed to the decision. During January 1972 American planes maintained their intermittent bombardment of missile sites in North Vietnam and on he Laotian border and also struck North Vietnamese troop concentrations in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam.
On 25 January President Nixon announced an eight part program to end the war which included agreement to remove all U.S. and foreign allied troops from Vietnam no later than six months after a peace agreement was reached. The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong delegates rejected the proposal and insisted upon complete withdrawal of all foreign troops from Indochina and cessation of all forms of U.S. aid to South Vietnam.
Cease-Fire, 30 March 1972 - 28 January 1973. On 30 March 1972 the North Vietnamese Army launched its greatest offensive of the entire war. The enemy deployed the greatest array of troops and modern weapons to date in a major effort to end the war with conventional forces and seized considerable territory in an effort to exercise control of key provinces throughout Vietnam.
During this critical period the Vietnamization program continued in the face of the North Vietnamese invasion and the successful counterattack by the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam. Army aviation units played an impressive role throughout the period, flying reconnaissance, close support missions, and transporting troops. As U.S. combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam, the role of helicopter units increased in importance and they responded to the challenge of continuing to support while preparing the RVNAF to assume their function. Similarly, advisors of all services contributed immeasurably to the defeat of the enemy invasion and the continued Vietnamization process. Army and Marine advisors fought side-by-side with their RVNAF counterparts to stop and defeat the enemy invasion, as the Vietnamese counteroffensive gained momentum and the reduction of field advisers continued. The advisory effort shifted to emphasize training and to assure that the VNAF attained self-sufficiency prior to the complete withdrawal of the U.S forces.
Recapture of Quang Tri City on 16 September 1972 marked the complete failure of the enemy to hold any of the targeted provincial capitols. Massive aid replaced materiel lost during the spring counteroffensive. Retraining and reconstruction of selected RVNAF units increased their capabilities. The completion of the massive logistical buildup of RVNAF was accomplished, which enabled the RVNAF to become more self-sufficient as direct U.S. participation diminished. The US ground role in Vietnam was totally replaced by the RVNAF. During December 1972 and January 1973 the RVIVAF flew more than 45% of air sorties within Vietnam. In November 1972, the RVNAF began a C-130 training program and by January 1973 realized a significant increase in their capability. RVNAF forward air controllers began directing USAF and RVNAF strike aircraft in January1973. The US policy of Vietnamization continued.
Best Moment
FINISHING 2 ND TOUR IN VIETNAM, HEADING HOME.
Worst Moment
BNEING SHOT DOWN, SEEING A LARGE ENEMY FORCE AND FIGHTING TO SURVIVE, SAVING AND LOOSING FELLOW SOILDERS, BUT REPELLING THE ATTACK.
Chain of Command
UNITED STATES ARMY
SOUTH-EAST ASIA, SIAGON 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment
Other Memories
01 ST. Sergeant Bojescul"s Helicopter that he was in was shot down, by the enemy, a H-1 Huey. The Huey crash landed. Sergeant Bojescul sprang into action and saved many lives from the crash, by pulling crew and fellow soldiers from the crashed huey to safety. Then he repelled the enemy forces by returning fire, radioing for air support and evacuating the wounded via med-a-vat from a "Hot L-Z" and also directed counter offensive that repelled the enemy forces that were overwhelming in numbers. without regards for his own safety, under constant fire, he remain steady and fast performing admirably as the enemy forces retreated. FOR those brave actions under fire he was awarded the Bronze Star for Heroism, "Valor", (AWARDED A BRONZE STAR FOR HEROISM, SECOND AWARD, (BRONZE STAR WITH, (2 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS), FOR HIS ACTIONS, TO SAVE PERSONNEL, REPEL ENEMY TROOPS, (NVA), IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, (VIETNAM AFTER A H-1-HUEY IN WHICH HE WAS RIDDING IN, WAS SHOT DOWN AND CRASH LANDED. SGT. A. "BO" BOJESCUL SPRANG INTO ACTION, SAVING LIVES FROM THE CRASH, RETURNING FIRE WITH SMALL ARMS FROM THE ENEMY. ALSO, CALLING IN AIR - COPTER TO EVACUATE THE WOUNDED AND FOR REPELLING THE NVA, BY COUNTING FIRE AND CALLING IN FOR AIR SUPPORT, NOT DISREGARDFUL OF HIS POST, 1 ST SERGEANT BOJESCUL, IRREGARDLESS OF THE ENEMY CONTINUED ADVANCEMENTS. HE CONTINUED THIS FIRE UNTIL THE NVA RETREATED AND AS THEY SUFFERED MANY, MANY, MANY LOSSES, ( KILLED) AND SEVERELY WOUNDED SOLDERS.HE CONTINUED THIS HEROIC ACTIONS UNTIL THE SOUNDS OF THE INCOMING HUEY'S , WERE ON THE GROUND, GIVING THE PROTECTIVE FIRE AND NOT GIVING UP HIS GROUND UNTIL ALL WAS ABOARD AND HE WAS ORDERED TO LEAVE WAS 1 ST. SERGEANT BOJESCUL BOOTS OFF THE GROUND STILL COVERING THE HUEY WITH HIS M-16 AS THE COPTER BEGAN IT 'S LIFT OFF THE HOT LZ WITH ALL THE WOUNDED AND KILLED US SERVICE MEN. ALSO, HE WAS AWARDED, ARMY'S COMMENDATION MEDAL FOR VALOR, HEROISM, WITH 2 OAK LEAVE CLUSTERS FOR HIS HEROIC - ACTIONS THAT DAY AND FINALLY A, "CIB", 2 ND AWARD, COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE FOR THAT FATEFUL DAY. and a Army Commendation Medal, for Heroism, "Valor". also, a second (2nd), Combat Infantry Badge, Second Award, He demonstrated a complete disregard for his own safety and life and saved countless lives. stopping the advancement of enemy troops, while multitasking a multitude of heroic feats, under constant enemy fire.
Best Moment
LEAVING VIETNAM, SURVING HELICOPTER CRASH AND FIREFIGHT.
Worst Moment
CRASH AND FIREFIGHT. KILLING AND SEEING FRIENDS SHOT AND KILLED.
Chain of Command
1 ST CAVALRY DIVISION.
HHC 3 RD 506 INF (AMBL) 101 ST ABN DIVISION USARPAC RVN. INSTRUCTOR.
Other Memories
SAVING LIVES AND SURVING FIREFIGHT.
AWARDED BRONZE STAR W 2 ND OAK LEAVE.FOR VALOR.
ARMY COMMENDATATION MEDAL W/ 2 ND OAK LEAVE FOR VALOR.
CIB SECOND AWARD. VSM, VCM. NDSM 3 RD AWARD.
Best Friends
1ST Sergeant Adrian "BO" BOJESCUL, COMMANDED A COMPANY OF INFANTRY. MEN THAT FAUGHT AND DIED IN THE JUNGLES, AGENT ORANGE, HEAT, TALL GRASS, RAIN AND GUERRILA FIGHTING THAT EXISTED IN VIETNAM.
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 ACTIONS TAKEN WHEN STATIONED IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, VIETNAM, ACTIONS TAKEN DURING SUBSEQUENT BEING SHOT DOWN IN H-1 HUEY. ALSO AWARDED COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH VALOR, FOR SAVING SOME CREW MEMBERS AND REDIR... ACTIONS TAKEN WHEN STATIONED IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, VIETNAM, ACTIONS TAKEN DURING SUBSEQUENT BEING SHOT DOWN IN H-1 HUEY. ALSO AWARDED COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH VALOR, FOR SAVING SOME CREW MEMBERS AND REDIRECTING FIRE AND MEDICAL ATTENTION AND REPEALING THE ONCOMING ENEMY UPON OUR POSITION.
EARNED A BRONZE STAR FOR HEROISM, SECOND AWARD FOR HIS ACTIONS, TO SAVE PERSONNEL, REPEL ENEMY TROOPS, (NVA), IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, (VIETNAM AFTER A H-1-HUEY IN WHICH HE WAS RIDDING IN, WAS SHOT DOWN AND CRASH LANDED. SGT. A. "BO" BOJESCUL SPRANG INTO ACTION, SAVING LIVES FROM THE CRASH, RETURNING FIRE FROM THE ENEMY. ALSO, CALLING IN AIR EVACUATE FOR THE WOUNDED REPELLING THE NVA, BY COUNTING FIRE AND CALLING IN FOR AIR SUPPORT, NOT DISREGARDFUL OF HIS POST, IRREGARDLESS OF THE ENEMY ADVANCEMENTS. HE CONTINUED THIS FIRE UNTIL THE NVA RETREATED AND AS THEY SUFFERED LOSSES,
( KILLED) AND SEVERELY WOUNDED SOLDERS.
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
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AWARDED AN ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL FOR VALOR, (HEROISM), FOR COMBAT ACTIONS TAKEN DURING HIS SECOND TOUR IN VIETNAM, DECEMBER 1970 THRU NOVEMBER 1971, AWARDED SEPTEMBER 21, 1971.
Criteria The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members of the Army who distinguish themselves by exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a specified period of conti... The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members of the Army who distinguish themselves by exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a specified period of continuous enlisted active service (normally three years in peacetime). MoreHide
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EXCELLENT CHARACTER, EFFICIENCY AND AWARDED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, 4RD AWARD, FOR SERVICE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, VIETNAM.
Criteria The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members of the Army who distinguish themselves by exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a specified period of conti... The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members of the Army who distinguish themselves by exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a specified period of continuous enlisted active service (normally three years in peacetime). MoreHide
Criteria The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members of the Army who distinguish themselves by exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a specified period of conti... The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members of the Army who distinguish themselves by exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a specified period of continuous enlisted active service (normally three years in peacetime). MoreHide
Criteria The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members of the Army who distinguish themselves by exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a specified period of conti... The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members of the Army who distinguish themselves by exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a specified period of continuous enlisted active service (normally three years in peacetime). 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
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
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AWARDED 2 ND VIETNAM CAMPAIGN MEDAL FOR SERVICE IN VIETNAM, 1970-1971.
Description This campaign was from 1 July to 30 November 1971. This period witnessed additional progress in the Vietnamization program which included turning over the ground war to South Vietnam, sustaining the This campaign was from 1 July to 30 November 1971. This period witnessed additional progress in the Vietnamization program which included turning over the ground war to South Vietnam, sustaining the withdrawal of U.S. troops, but also continuing, U.S. air strikes on enemy targets.
South Vietnam assumed full control of defense for the area immediately below the demilitarized zone on 11 July, a process begun in 1969. Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird announced completion of Phase I of Vietnamization on 11 August which meant that the U.S. relinquished all ground combat responsibilities to the Republic of Vietnam. The participation of U.S. forces in ground combat operations had not ceased, however, U.S. maneuver battalions were still conducting missions, and the 101st Airborne Division joined the 1st Army of Vietnam 1st Infantry Division in Operation JEFFERSON GLEN that took place in Thua Thien Province in October. This was the last major combat operation in Vietnam which involved U.S. ground forces. Following the close of Operation JEFFERSON GLEN on 8 October, the 101st began stand-down procedures and was the last U.S. division to leave Vietnam.
U.S. troop strengths decreased during Consolidation I. American battle deaths for July 1971 were 66, the lowest monthly figure since May 1967. By early November, U.S. troop totals dropped to 191,000, the lowest level since December 1965. In early November, President Nixon announced that American troops had reverted to a defensive role in Vietnam.... More
Description This campaign was from 1 December 1971 to 29 March 1972.. The U.S. continued to reduce its ground presence in South Vietnam during late 1971 and early 1972, but American air attacks increased while boThis campaign was from 1 December 1971 to 29 March 1972.. The U.S. continued to reduce its ground presence in South Vietnam during late 1971 and early 1972, but American air attacks increased while both sides exchanged peace proposals.
In early January 1972 President Nixon confirmed that U.S. troop withdrawals would continue but promised that a force of 25,000-30,000 would remain in Vietnam until all American prisoners of war were released. Secretary of Defense Laird reported that Vietnamization was progressing well and that U.S. troops would not be reintroduced into Vietnam even in a military emergency. U.S. troop strength in Vietnam dropped to 136,500 by 31 January 1972, to 119,600 by 29 February, and then to 95,500 by the end of March.
During the last week of December 1971 U.S. Air Force and Navy planes carried out 1,000 strikes on North Vietnam, the heaviest U.S. air attacks since November 1968. Allied commanders insisted that it was necessary because of a huge buildup of military supplies in North Vietnam for possible offensive operations against South Vietnam and Cambodia. Stepped up North Vietnamese anti-aircraft and missile attacks on U.S. aircraft that bombed the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos also contributed to the decision. During January 1972 American planes maintained their intermittent bombardment of missile sites in North Vietnam and on he Laotian border and also struck North Vietnamese troop concentrations in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam.
On 25 January President Nixon announced an eight part program to end the war which included agreement to remove all U.S. and foreign allied troops from Vietnam no later than six months after a peace agreement was reached. The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong delegates rejected the proposal and insisted upon complete withdrawal of all foreign troops from Indochina and cessation of all forms of U.S. aid to South Vietnam.... More
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ADRIAN BOJESCUL WAS 1 ST SERGEANT-E-8; 1 ST AIR CAVALRY INFANTRY DIVISION; TAKEN COMPANY TO COMBAN/A
ADRIAN BOJESCUL WAS 1 ST SERGEANT-E-8; 1 ST AIR CAVALRY INFANTRY DIVISION; TAKEN COMPANY TO COMBAT IN MOST NORTHERN VIETNAM. TOOK A LOT OF FLAK, AND WE REPELLED THE ENEMY.... More
Memories COMPLETED 2 TOUR OF SERVICE IN VIETNAM, A LOT OF DEATH & DESTRUCTION.
BEING SHOT DOWN IN H-1 HUEY HELICOPTER SEVERAL TIMES. PERSONAL ACTIONS I TOOK TO SAVE MY FELLOW SOLDIERS LIVES AND RESPELL THE ONCOMING AND WHILE BEING OUTNUMBERED BY ENEMIES FORCES, NORTH VIETNAMESE ATTACKS. REDIRECTING FIRE CALLING IN SUPPORT AND TAKING CHARGE OF THE AREA TO EVALUATE INJURED.AWARDED ARMY BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR AND ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL FOR VALOR . ON BEHALF OF MY ACTIONS & DUTIES IN THOSE SITUATIONS.COMPLETED 2 TOUR OF SERVICE IN VIETNAM, A LOT OF DEATH & DESTRUCTION.
BEING SHOT DOWN IN H-1 HUEY HELICOPTER SEVERAL TIMES. PERSONAL ACTIONS I TOOK TO SAVE MY FELLOW SOLDIERS LIVES AND RESPELL THE ONCOMING AND WHILE BEING OUTNUMBERED BY ENEMIES FORCES, NORTH VIETNAMESE ATTACKS. REDIRECTING FIRE CALLING IN SUPPORT AND TAKING CHARGE OF THE AREA TO EVALUATE INJURED.AWARDED ARMY BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR AND ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL FOR VALOR . ON BEHALF OF MY ACTIONS & DUTIES IN THOSE SITUATIONS.... More
Best Moment
SURVIVING THE 1970 - 1971 TOUR, IN SOUTH EAST ASIA, VIETNAM, BEING SHOT DOWN AND THE FIREFIGHT THAT INSUED, GOOD FRIENDS THAT DIED.
Worst Moment
BEING SHOT DOWN IN A HUEY-1 HELICOPTER, FRIENDS THAT WERE KILLED, THE FIREFIGHT THAT INSUED, KNOWING I WOULD FIGHT AND NOT BE TAKEN ALIVE.
Chain of Command MAAG Vietnam (MAAGV)
Other Memories
. AWARDED BRONZE STAR, HEROISM, 2 ND AWARD, NDSM, 3 RD AWARD, VSM, 2 ND AWARD, ARMY COMMENDATATION MEDAL, FOR HEROISM, 2 ND AWARD, VCM, 2 ND AWARD, AWARD. CIB, 2 ND AWARD. OVERSEAS RIBBON, 4 TH AWARD, PROMOTED TO FIRST (1 ST.) SERGEANT, E-8, 1971. SURVIVED, ATTACK BY NORTH, THE VET-CONG, SERVICE MEN KILLED AND WOUNDED DURING THAT TIME, EVUATED THE SERVICE MEN KILLED AND WOUNDED THRU RESPONDING H-1 HUEY'S, MEDICAL TRANSPORTS. RADIO-CONTACT, VIA HAND-HELD RADIO, FOUGHT A LARGE ONSLOUGHT OF VIET-CON AND NVA REGULARS, WITH HIS M-16 RIFLE, KEEPING IN CONTACT WITH THE INCOMING H-1 HUEY'S AND DIRECTING A LANDING AREA WITH SMOKE IN A HOT-LZ.
Best Friends
RETIRED S SGT. WILLIAM JOHN SIEREN, BROTHER IN LAW.
Best Moment
TDY, GOING HOME.
Worst Moment
PAPERWORK.
Chain of Command
2 ND FORCE COMMAND VIETNAM
3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment (Airborne)
Other Memories
VIETNAM WAR SOUTHEAST ASIA DECEMBER 1970 - NOVEMBER 1971.
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May 1970 - 30 June 1970
1 May 70
May Day, the traditional Communist holiday. A combined force of 15,000 U.S. and South Vietnamese soldiers attack NVA supply bases inside Cambodia. However, throughout this offensive, NVA and Viet Cong carefully avoid large-scale battles and instead withdraw westward, further into Cambodia, leaving behind their base camps containing huge stores of weapons and ammunition.
1 May 70
President Nixon calls anti-war students "bums blowing up campuses."
2 May 70
Nixon Orders Sweep - G.I.’S Attack in Cambodia
2 May 70
A.R.V.N. Push 3-Prong Drive
2 May 70
Troops Alerted For Connecticut Trial
2 May 70
American college campuses erupt in protest over the invasion of Cambodia.
3 May 70
Two NVA battalions of sappers launch atack on LZ Betty, Phan Thiet, to destroy assets of 1/50(M) and aviation assets of 2/1 Cav to prevent their use in Cambodian Incursion. Greenline is penetrated. Six US KIA. NVA attacks fails to achieve goals.
3 May 70
Plow Into Cambodia - Allied Tanks, Troops Slug Enemy
3 May 70
President, Congressmen in Showdown
3 May 70
Nixon Praises G.I.’S, Hits Campus Bums
3 May 70
Prayer Day For P.O.W.'S
4 May 70
At Kent State University in Ohio, National Guardsmen shoot and kill four student protesters and wound nine. In response to the killings, over 400 colleges and universities across America shut down. In Washington, nearly 100,000 protesters surround various government buildings including the White House and historical monuments. On an impulse, President Nixon exits the White House and pays a late night surprise visit to the Lincoln Memorial and chats with young protesters.
6 May 70
4 Die in Clash on Campus
6 May 70
New Air Raids on N. Viet Halted
6 May 70
Big Catch in The Fishhook: 500 Huts, Tons of Rice, Arms
6 May 70
In Saigon over the past week, 450 civilians were killed during Viet Cong terrorist raids throughout the city, the highest weekly death toll to date.
9 May 70
G.I.’S Capture 'Major Base'
9 May 70
Protests Shut 136 Colleges
9 May 70
Epitaph For A Soldier - L.Z. Phillips
9 May 70
Comb Massive N.V.A. Camp
11 May 70
60,000 Tell White House: Peace Now' in Indochina
11 May 70
U.S., Viet Forces Make New Stab Into Cambodia
14 May 70
All Combat G.I.’S Out By June '71: Laird
14 May 70
6 Die, 60 Hurt in Georgia Race Riot
19 May 70
Reinforce Key Town - 3 Viet Divisions Cross Line, Link With Cambodians
3 Jun 70
NVA begin a new offensive toward Phnom Penh in Cambodia. The U.S. provides air strikes to prevent the defeat of Lon Nol's inexperienced young troops.
9 Jun 70
Thais Paid By U.S. For Viet Troops
9 Jun 70
CIA Cover-Up in Laos Admitted
9 Jun 70
Reds Seize Airport Near Angkor Wat
22 Jun 70
American usage of jungle defoliants in Vietnam is halted.
24 Jun 70
The U.S. Senate repeals the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
26 Jun 70
Senate Votes to Repeal Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
30 Jun 70
U.S. troops withdraw from Cambodia. Over 350 Americans died during the incursion.
U.S. Planes, Thai Troops to Hit Sanctuaries: Rogers
11 Aug 70
South Vietnamese troops take over the defense of border positions from U.S. troops.
24 Aug 70
Heavy B-52 bombing raids occur along the Demilitarized Zone.
1 Sep 70
Reds in Cambodia Checked - Agnew
1 Sep 70
Orphans Slain in Attack By N.V.A.
1 Sep 70
U.S. Violence Fatal to Two
5 Sep 70
Operation Jefferson Glenn, the last U.S. offensive in Vietnam begins in Thua Thien Province.
7 Oct 70
During a TV speech, President Nixon proposes a "standstill" cease-fire in which all troops would stop shooting and remain in place pending a formal peace agreement. Hanoi does not respond.
24 Oct 70
South Vietnamese troops begin a new offensive into Cambodia.
12 Nov 70
The military trial of Lt. William Calley begins at Fort Benning, Georgia, concerning the massacre of Vietnamese civilians at My Lai.
20 Nov 70
American troop levels drop to 334,600.
23 Nov 70
U.S. Bombs North - Retaliation For Recon Attacks
23 Nov 70
Raids Could Prolong War - Mansfield
25 Nov 70
Raid on P.O.W. Camp - But G.I.’S Find Prison Near Hanoi Is Empty
10 Dec 70
President Nixon warns Hanoi that more bombing raids may occur if North Vietnamese attacks continue against the South.
13 Dec 70
Laird: G.I.’s to Stay Till P.O.W.'S Go Free
13 Dec 70
Blast-Fire Rips Bar Near N.Y. City Hall
14 Dec 70
Mission accomplished. 1st Battalion (Mechanized), 50th Infantry under command of LTC Richard Hooker departs Vietnam to return to Fort Hood, Texas.
22 Dec 70
The Cooper-Church amendment to the U.S. defense appropriations bill forbids the use of any U.S. ground forces in Laos or Cambodia.
26 Dec 70
Truce Stills War Action - A Silent Night in Vietnam
26 Dec 70
Hope Wows Men at Danang
26 Dec 70
50 Nations Draft Skyjack Treaty
26 Dec 70
Big Gains Seen in U.S. Economy
31 Dec 70
American troop levels drop to 280,000 by year's end. During the year, an estimated 60,000 soldiers experimented with drugs, according to the U.S. command. There were also over 200 incidents of "fragging" in which unpopular officers were attacked with fragmentation grenades by men under their command. In addition, many units are now plagued by racial unrest, reflecting the disharmony back home.
4 Jan 71
President Nixon announces "the end is in sight."
9 Jan 71
Major U.S. Combat Role in Vietnam to Cease May 1
19 Jan 71
U.S. fighter-bombers launch heavy air strikes against NVA supply camps in Laos and Cambodia.
30 Jan 71
Operation Lam Son 719, an all-South Vietnamese ground offensive, occurs as 17,000 South Vietnamese soldiers attack 22,000 NVA inside Laos in an attempt to sever the Ho Chi Minh trail. Aided by heavy U.S. artillery and air strikes, along with American helicopter lifts, South Vietnamese troops advance to their first objective but then stall thus allowing the NVA time to bring in massive troop reinforcements. The operation lasts two months.
6 Feb 71
Giant Allied Push Near Laos Border
10 Feb 71
Laos Thrust Limited, State Dept. Declares
10 Feb 71
U.S. Will End 17-Year Vigil on Korean DMZ
10 Feb 71
Viets Drive in Laos Along 4 Routes
Mar 71
Opinion polls indicate Nixon's approval rating among Americans has dropped to 50 percent, while approval of his Vietnam strategy has slipped to just 34 percent.
1 Mar 71
The Capitol building in Washington is damaged by a bomb apparently planted in protest of the invasion of Laos.
10 Mar 71
China pledges complete support for North Vietnam's struggle against the U.S.
Years Grow Longer - The Lonely Vigil of P.O.W. Wives
24 Mar 71
Calley Jury Plans For A Long Haul
24 Mar 71
Oakland Leads The Antidraft
24 Mar 71
Plus Big Guns, Copters - Russ Give Egypt 171 More Jets
24 Mar 71
6 Red Battalions Peril Capital; Laos King Won't Leave
24 Mar 71
Reds Down 5 Helos in Viet, Cambodia
24 Mar 71
G.I. Strength at 312,900
24 Mar 71
N.V.A. Fighting to Keep Open Cambodia Infiltration Route
24 Mar 71
Thieu Seeks Speedy Trials For Alleged Viet Smugglers
24 Mar 71
53 G.I.’S Balk at Order to Return to Viet Battle
24 Mar 71
Fighting Rages in Laos; 245 Reds Slain
24 Mar 71
D.O.D.: Laos Drive A Successful Test
29 Mar 71
Lt. William Calley is found guilty of the murder of the 22 My Lai civilians that he personally shot. He is sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor, however, the sentence is later reduced to 20 years, then 10 years due to Nixon's political interference and populist misreading of the American public.
31 Mar 71
Calley Convicted
31 Mar 71
Death in Gas Chamber Edict For Manson Family
1 Apr 71
President Nixon orders Calley released pending his appeal.
6 Apr 71
Operation Lam Son 719 ends with disappointing results, with 215 American KIA (mostly helicopter crew) and 7,682 ARVN KIA against some 20,000 NVA killed. After achieving initial objectives, the South Vietnamese stalled allowing the NVA to bring in massive troop reinforcements. By battle's end, 40,000 NVA pursue 8,000 ARVN survivors back across the border. Over 100 helicopters were destroyed and over 600 damaged.
9 Apr 71
Nixon to Pull Out 100,000 More G.I.’s
9 Apr 71
U.S. Table Tennis Team Will Play in Red China
9 Apr 71
Laird Orders Tighter Army C.I.D. Control
19 Apr 71
'Vietnam Veterans Against the War' begin a week of nationwide protests.
24 Apr 71
Another mass demonstration is held in Washington attracting nearly 200,000.
29 Apr 71
Total American deaths in Vietnam surpass 45,000.
30 Apr 71
The last U.S. Marine combat units depart Vietnam.
3-5 May 71
A mass arrest of 12,000 protesters occurs in Washington.
3 May 71
50,000 Mass in Capital. Jail For Law Breakers - Nixon Cautions Protesters
3 May 71
Senator Says End of Draft May Be Near
3 May 71
A Shau Sweep Reports 1 U.S. Losses: 5 Dead
3 May 71
Terrorist Raids Kill 26 in Viet
3 May 71
4,000 G.I.’s Prepare Pull Out
3 May 71
Cambodia Army Back in Pich Nil
3 May 71
6 More Sniffer Dogs to Vietnam
3 May 71
U.S. Aide: G.I. Defectors May Be in Ranks of VC
3 May 71
Bucks Crowned N.B.A. Champions
3 May 71
Calley Battle Hymn Banned By A.F.V.N.
4 May 71
D.C. Protesters Scattered - Police Close Militants' Camp
4 May 71
Police, Military Need Backing of Public: Westy
4 May 71
Job Market Hits Depression Low
4 May 71
Cambodians Kill 38 in Route 4 Fighting
4 May 71
Reds Down 2 Helos; Crew Safe
4 May 71
Two Arty Units Stand Down
4 May 71
4/60 Sees Action Near Pleiku
4 May 71
D.C. Police Close, Clear Militants' Camp
7 May 71
Protests Across U.S. - 1,000 Arrested on Capitol Steps
7 May 71
372,000 Are Out of Work
7 May 71
W. Pakistan Using U.S. Tanks, Jets
7 May 71
Gunships Kill 13 Reds; Ground Action Still Light
10 May 71
15,000 at D.C. Win-War Rally
10 May 71
Mars Shot Fails
12 May 71
French Advisers Aid Reds in S. Vietnam, Defector Says
12 May 71
3rd Bank of America Blasted in Alameda
12 May 71
Massacre Reported in Pakistan
12 May 71
General Turner Given 3 Years in Prison
12 May 71
3,135 G.I., Marine Spaces Cut
12 May 71
Army Eases Haircut, Sideburn Rules
12 May 71
Thais Arrest 100 For Arming Reds
12 May 71
P.F.C. Faces Trial in Murder of His C.O.
13 May 71
M.I.G.21 Attacks O2 Over Laos
13 May 71
Fire Bombs Damage Jeeps in Maryland
13 May 71
3 G.I.’S Given Asylum - Panama Charges C.I.D. With Kidnap Try
13 May 71
Some P.O.W.'S May Never Be Released - Defector
13 May 71
Laotians Stone Car of N. Viet Envoys
13 May 71
Saigon Protests Cease-Fire Violations
13 May 71
Viet Action Increases After Truce
13 May 71
Hanoi All But Admits It Is Hurting
13 May 71
Quotas Coming Harder For Recruiters
14 May 71
$12 Mil. in Dope Seized
14 May 71
Medina's Hearing Put Off to June 1
14 May 71
Red Camp Raided - G.I.’S Seize 'U.S. Food' Packs
14 May 71
At C.B.S. Request - Halt Showing of 'Selling of Pentagon' to G.I.’s
14 May 71
North Viet Gun Sites Blasted
15 May 71
Acquit Panthers of Bombing Plot
15 May 71
Sex Barriers Ended in Federal Hiring
15 May 71
D.O.D. Cites Equal Opportunity - Army Names 3 Negro Generals
15 May 71
F111's Cleared For Take-Off
15 May 71
Yippie Hoffman Indicted
15 May 71
Action Heats Up in A Shau Valley
15 May 71
Viet Marines Kill 200 Reds
15 May 71
Reds Expanding Vital Fuel Lines
15 May 71
R.O.K.'s Kill 15 Reds
15 May 71
Toughest Kind of War' - Chapman - Vietnam: It's All Over For The Marines
Spiro Slams Demonstrators, Says Media Catered to Mob
21 May 71
Protest Was Riot, Top D.C. Cop Says
21 May 71
Soviet Blastoff For Mars
21 May 71
Lockheed Sees 63,000 Jobless If Loan Rejected
21 May 71
Antiwar Rally in Ohio
21 May 71
P.O.W.'S Reveal Red Tanks Hidden on Laos Border
22 May 71
House Unit Okays $21 Billion in Arms
22 May 71
Friends, Foes Agree - The S.S.T. Is Dead
22 May 71
Census Shows Blacks Moving North
22 May 71
Negro Sheriff Acquitted of Alabama Prisoner Beating
38 Reds Slain - A.R.V.N. Attack A Shau Ridge, Fierce Battle Rages For Hours
26 May 71
More Violence Feared - Guard Marches Into Chattanooga
26 May 71
White House Denies Credibility Gap
26 May 71
Black Lawmakers See Minority Party
26 May 71
Drug Songs Squelched By British Network
Fuel Dump Raided - Sappers Set Off Cam Ranh Inferno
27 May 71
135 Arrested in 3rd Outbreak - 600 in Racial Brawl at Travis A.F.B.
27 May 71
Antiwar Lieutenants Discharged
27 May 71
Vet Jobless; Can't Pass Physical
27 May 71
Henderson Seen Too Busy to Probe Mai Lai
27 May 71
Army Wasting Its Manpower, Former J.C.S. Aide Testifies
27 May 71
S. Viets Kill 37 Reds in A Shau Battle
27 May 71
Javits Sees Aid Pouring in After Most G.I.’S Leave Viet
27 May 71
Copter Mechanic Reups For $10,000
27 May 71
Must Increase Respect For Services'
30 May 71
Death Orchard Yields 20th Body
30 May 71
2-Day Red Toll Put at 400 - Heavy Fighting Rages For Cambodian Town
30 May 71
Key Navy Support Base Turned Over to S. Viets
30 May 71
Urgent Problem - Combat Drugs Now, D.O.D. Is Ordered
30 May 71
Mariner 9 Poised For Mars Race
10 Jun 71
Senate Okays $2.6 Billion Military Pay Increase
10 Jun 71
Price Falls, Seizures Soar - G.I.’S Get Viet Heroin For $2 A 'Fix'
13 Jun 71
The New York Times begins publication of the 'Pentagon Papers,' a secret Defense Department archive of the paperwork involved in decisions made by previous White House administrations concerning Vietnam. Publication of the classified documents infuriates President Nixon.
15 Jun 71
Nixon attempts to stop further publication of the Pentagon Papers through legal action against the Times in the U.S. District Court.
15 Jun 71
Nixon: Aid Jobless Viet Vets
15 Jun 71
President, 6 Envoys Talk Drugs
15 Jun 71
Laird Sees Bigger Role For Viets
18 Jun 71
The Washington Post begins its publication of the Pentagon Papers. The Times and Post now become involved in legal wrangling with the Nixon administration which soon winds up before the U.S. Supreme Court.
22 Jun 71
A non-binding resolution passed in the U.S. Senate urges the removal of all American troops from Vietnam by year's end.
28 Jun 71
The source of the Pentagon Papers leak, Daniel Ellsberg, surrenders to police.
30 Jun 71
The U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 in favor of the New York Times and Washington Post publication of the Pentagon Papers.
President Nixon makes a major diplomatic breakthrough and announces he will visit Communist China in 1972.
17 Jul 71
Nixon aides John Ehrlichman and Charles Colson establish the 'Plumbers' in the White House by to investigate Daniel Ellsberg and plug various news leaks. Colson compiles an 'enemies list' featuring the names of 200 prominent Americans considered to be anti-Nixon.
2 Aug 71
The U.S. admits that 30,000 CIA-sponsored irregulars are operating in Laos.
18 Aug 71
Australia and New Zealand announce the pending withdrawal of their troops from Vietnam.
22 Sep 71
Captain Ernest Medina, Calley's company commander, is acquitted of all charges arising from the massacre of Vietnamese civilians at My Lai by LT William Calley.
24 Sep 71
57-Min. Deliberation - Medina Innocent of All Charges
24 Sep 71
No G.I. Pay Raises Before Nov. 13
3 Oct 71
President Thieu of South Vietnam runs unopposed and is re-elected.
9 Oct 71
Members of the U.S. 1st Air Cavalry Division refuse an assignment to go out on patrol by expressing "a desire not to go." This is one in a series of American ground troops engaging in "combat refusal."
31 Oct 71
Some 3,000 Viet Cong prisoners are released by Saigon in the first installment.
1 December 1971 - 29 March 1972
17 Dec 71
U.S. troop levels drop to 156,800.
26-30 Dec 71
The U.S. heavily bombs military installations in North Vietnam citing violations of the agreements surrounding the 1968 bombing halt.
1 Jan 72
3 Jets Lost - 5 Days of Raids End
1 Jan 72
Ellsberg, Russo Indicted For Pentagon Papers
1 Jan 72
Cushman: Will Keep Marine Corps Clean
15 Jan 72
70,000 Cut in Viet
15 Jan 72
Allies Ask Talks on N.V.A. Pullout
15 Jan 72
Tornado Rips Fort Rucker; 4 Killed in G.I. Trailer Park
15 Jan 72
Enlistee Dropoff Worries D.O.D.
25 Jan 72
President Nixon announces a proposed eight point peace plan for Vietnam and also reveals that Kissinger has been secretly negotiating with the North Vietnamese. However, Hanoi rejects Nixon's peace overture.
12 Feb 72
No More Concessions - Nixon Warns Hanoi
12 Feb 72
Invective at Paris Parley
14 Feb 72
Most in 11/2 Years - 200 Air Strikes Hit Red Buildup
21-28 Feb 72
President Nixon visits China and meets with Mao Zedong and Prime Minister Zhou Enlai to forge new diplomatic relations with the Communist nation. Nixon's visit causes great concern in Hanoi that their wartime ally China might be inclined to agree to an unfavorable settlement of the war to improve Chinese relations with the U.S.
10 Mar 72
The U.S. 101st Airborne Division leaves Vietnam.
23 Mar 72
The U.S. stages a boycott of the Paris peace talks as President Nixon accuses Hanoi of refusing to "negotiate seriously."
26 Mar 72
Nixon Suspends Paris Talks Until Reds Halt Propaganda
26 Mar 72
P.O.W.-M.I.A. Week Gets Under Way
26 Mar 72
Next: A Lady Admiral
26 Mar 72
U.K. Takes Over Ulster Rule; Extremists Hint at Civil War
30 March 1972 - 28 January 1973
30 Mar 72
The Eastertide Offensive begins as 200,000 NVA soldiers under General Vo Nguyen Giap attack to split South Vietnam in half by capturing Quang Tri, Kontum and An Loc. North Vietnam's Communist leaders hope a victory will cause Richard Nixon's defeat at the presidential election.
30 Mar 72
NVA Eastertide attack on Quang Tri begins.
2 Apr 72
In response to the Eastertide Offensive, President Nixon authorizes the U.S. 7th Fleet to target NVA troops massed around the Demilitarized Zone with air strikes and naval gunfire.
4 Apr 72
In a further response to Eastertide, President Nixon authorizes a massive bombing campaign targeting all NVA troops invading South Vietnam along with B-52 air strikes against North Vietnam. "The bastards have never been bombed like they're going to bombed this time," Nixon privately declares.
4 Apr 72
2 More A.R.V.N. Bases Fall
4 Apr 72
Berrigan Guilty of One Count; Jury Sent Back
5 Apr 72
Recalls 2 Carriers - U.S. Readies Air Armada
7 Apr 72
Berrigan, Nun Convicted; Deadlocked Jury Frees 5
10 Apr 72
Heavy B-52 bombardments ranging 145 miles into North Vietnam begin.
12 Apr 72
NVA Eastertide attack on Kontum begins in Central Highlands, with objective of cutting South Vietnam in two.
12 Apr 72
B52s Hit Vinh Area
12 Apr 72
U.S. 'Insurance' Force Readied
12 Apr 72
Another Mafia Figure Gunned Down
12 Apr 72
Red Sappers Hit Viet Ammo Area
15 Apr 72
April 15, 1972 - Hanoi and Haiphong harbor are bombed by the U.S.
15-20 Apr 72
Protests against the bombings erupt in America.
18 Apr 72
Bomb Hanoi Area - Damage Is Heavy Near Capital, Port
18 Apr 72
Apollo Off And Right on
18 Apr 72
Both Sides Claim An Loc
19 Apr 72
NVA Eastertide attack on An Loc begins.
27 Apr 72
Paris peace talks resume.
28 Apr 72
Pullout to Continue - Nixon: Won't Halt Bombing
28 Apr 72
More F4's Headed For S.E. Asia
28 Apr 72
Red Drive Slowed in Viet Highlands
30 Apr 72
U.S. troop levels drop to 69,000.
1 May 72
South Vietnamese abandon Quang Tri City to the NVA.
3 May 72
Abandoned to N. Viets - Quang Tri Falls
3 May 72
350,000 Refugees on Move
4 May 72
In response to the NVA Eastertide Offensive, the U.S. and South Vietnam suspend participation in the Paris peace talks indefinitely. U.S. sends 125 additional U.S. warplanes Vietnam.
8 May 72
Due to the ongoing NVA Eastertide Offensive, the U.S. mines North Vietnam's harbors and intensifies bombing of roads, bridges, and oil facilities in Operation Linebacker I. The announcement brings international condemnation of the U.S. and ignites more anti-war protests in America.
8 May 72
South Vietnamese pilots accidently drop napalm on South Vietnamese civilians, including children. Filmed footage and a still photo of a badly burned nude girl fleeing the destruction of her hamlet becomes yet another enduring image of the war.
9 May 72
Operation Linebacker I commences with U.S. jets laying mines in Haiphong harbor.
10 May 72
President Orders Red Ports Mined
10 May 72
Navy Planes Raid Camp Near Hanoi
10 May 72
New Dispute Seen - Wage Panel Cuts Dockers' Raise
12 May 72
Gun Down 7 M.I.G.S
12 May 72
Shots May Have Hit Russian Ship
15 May 72
USARV (U.S. Army Vietnam) headquarters is decommissioned.
16 May 72
Era Ends: Okinawa Given Back
17 May 72
According to U.S. reports, Operation Linebacker I damages North Vietnam's ability to supply NVA troops engaged in the Eastertide Offensive.
22-30 May 72
President Nixon meets with Leonid Brezhnev inthe Soviet Union to establish better diplomatic relations with the Communist nation. Nixon's visit causes great concern in Hanoi that their Soviet ally might be inclined to agree to an unfavorable settlement of the war to improve Soviet relations with the U.S.
25 May 72
Six Red Bridges, Power Plant Hit
30 May 72
NVA attack on Kontum is thwarted by South Vietnamese troops, aided by massive U.S. air strikes.
1 Jun 72
Hanoi admits Operation Linebacker I is causing severe disruptions.
7 Jun 72
Deserter's Info Defeat N. Viets
9 Jun 72
Senior U.S. military advisor John Paul Vann is killed in a helicopter crash near Pleiku. He had been assisting South Vietnamese troops in the defense of Kontum.
14 Jun 72
Unauthorized Raids on N. Viet - Lavelle: Tried to Stop Buildup
14 Jun 72
6-3 Decision By Top Court - Private Clubs Free to Bar Black Guests
17 Jun 72
June 17, 1972 - Five burglars are arrested inside the Watergate building in Washington while attempting to plant hidden microphones in the Democratic National Committee offices. Subsequent investigations will reveal they have ties to the Nixon White House.
28 Jun 72
South Vietnamese troops begin a counter-offensive to retake Quang Tri Province, aided by U.S. Navy gunfire and B-52 bombardments.
30 Jun 72
Only Draftee Volunteers to Viet - Nixon Slows Pullout
30 Jun 72
General Frederick C. Weyand replaces Gen. Abrams as MACV commander in Vietnam.
30 Jun 72
Weyand Is Top Viet Commander
30 Jun 72
Viets Battle to Retake Quang Tri
11 Jul 72
July 11, 1972 - NVA attack on An Loc is thwarted by South Vietnamese troops aided by B-52 air strikes.
13 Jul 72
Paris peace talks resume.
14 Jul 72
The Democrats choose Senator George McGovern of South Dakota as their presidential nominee. McGovern, an outspoken critic of the war, advocates "immediate and complete withdrawal."
18 Jul 72
During a visit to Hanoi, actress Jane Fonda broadcasts anti-war messages via Hanoi Radio.
19 Jul 72
South Vietnamese troops begin a major counter-offensive against NVA in Binh Dinh Province.
1 Aug 72
Henry Kissinger meets again with Le Duc Tho in Paris.
12 Aug 72
House Rejects Move For Viet Pullout Oct. 1
17 Aug 72
House Rejects Move For Viet Pullout Oct. 1
17 Aug 72
Fischer Ekes Out A Draw
17 Aug 72
Jane's Films Shot Down
23 Aug 72
The last U.S. combat troops depart Vietnam.
16 Sep 72
Quang Tri City is recaptured by South Vietnamese troops.
Best Friends
MANY, RETURNED FROM VIETNAM, JULY 1969.
Best Moment
LEAVING VIETNAM, UNE 1869 PCS' ED FROM SAGION TO PHILIPINES TO SAN TO SAN FRANCISCO TO FORT HOOD, TEXAS.
Worst Moment
REMEMBERING 1 ST TOUR, VIETNAM. DEATH AND DISTRUCTION, SQUAD OF 13 KILLED WHO WERE ON NIGHT WATCH AROUND THE CAMP FACILITY, FELL ASLEEP AND 13 WERE KILLED BY INFILITRATION OF THE ENEMY WITH 1 STAYING AWAKE TO WARN THE CAMP.
Chain of Command 3 RD CORPS
1 ST AD
46 TH INFANTRY
Co. B
Other Memories
SERGEANT FIRST CLASS, ADRIAN BOJESCUL,U. S. ARMY, HONORABLE DISCHARGE 21 DAY OF OCTOBER 1969 THEN REANLISTED 22 DAY OF OCTOBER 1969 FOR 3 THREE MORE YEARS.
Best Friends
SSG. WILLIAM JOHN SIEREN, 2 ND AD., 2 BRIGADE, 502 ND AD., ASSISTANT TO THE FIRST SGT.
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FAMILY GET TOGETHERS, FISHING.
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HEAT AND HUDIMITY.
Chain of Command FORT HOOD, TEXAS
3 RD CORPS
HHC
1 ST ARMORED DIVISION
13 TH ARM
2 ND BATTALION
Co. B
46 TH INFANTRY.
Co B 2ND Bn., 46TH Inf., 1ST Armd. Div.
Co B 1st Bn 41st Inf. 2nd Armd. Div.
Other Memories AWARDED ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL FOR, MERITORIOUS SERVICE FROM 10 DECEMBER 1969 THRU 31 OCTOBER 1970, ON THE 9 TH DAY OF 1970,;
FOR;
RENDERED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY WHILE ASSIGNED TO COMPANY B, 1st BATTALION, 41st. INFANTRY, 2 nd ARMORED DIVISION. FROM 10 DECEMBER THRU 31 OCTOBER 1970. WHILE SERVING AS A PLATOON SERGEANT, WEAPONS PLATOON, HE EXCELLED IN EVERY ASPECT OF HIS MISSION. DURING HIS TENURE WITH THE COMPANY, SERGEANT BOJESCUL LED THE WEAPONS PLATOON TO THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF NUMEROUS TACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS AND FIELD EXERCISES. IN MARCH 1970, THE PLATOON REPRESENTED THE COMPANY IN A DEMONSTRATION IN FIRE DIRECTION CONTROL AND MOTOR FIRING IN TECHNIQUES FOR A MEXICAN MILITARY DELEGATION.
COMPLETION.
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 AWARDED ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL FOR, MERITORIOUS SERVICE FROM 10 DECEMBER 1969 THRU 31 OCTOBER 1970, ON THE 9 TH DAY OF 1970, FOR
RENDERED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY WHILE ASSIGNED T... AWARDED ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL FOR, MERITORIOUS SERVICE FROM 10 DECEMBER 1969 THRU 31 OCTOBER 1970, ON THE 9 TH DAY OF 1970, FOR
RENDERED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY WHILE ASSIGNED TO COMPANY B, 1st BATTALION, 41st. INFANTRY, 2 nd ARMORED DIVISION. FROM 10 DECEMBER THRU 31 OCTOBER 1970. WHILE SERVING AS A PLATOON SERGEANT, WEAPONS PLATOON, HE EXCELLED IN EVERY ASPECT OF HIS MISSION. DURING HIS TENURE WITH THE COMPANY, SERGEANT BOJESCUL LED THE WEAPONS PLATOON TO THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF NUMEROUS TACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS AND FIELD EXERCISES. IN MARCH 1970, THE PLATOON REPRESENTED THE COMPANY IN A DEMONSTRATION IN FIRE DIRECTION CONTROL AND MOTOR FIRING IN TECHNIQUES FOR A MEXICAN MILITARY DELEGATION.
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Description This campaign was from 1 November 1969 to 30 April 1970. An increase in enemy-initiated attacks, at the highest level since 4-5 September signaled the start of the first phase of the Communist winter This campaign was from 1 November 1969 to 30 April 1970. An increase in enemy-initiated attacks, at the highest level since 4-5 September signaled the start of the first phase of the Communist winter campaign. This was highlighted by intensified harassment incidents, and attacks throughout the Republic of Vietnam. In November-December these were heaviest in Corps Tactical Zones III and IV (around Saigon), primarily directed against Vietnamese military installations in order to disrupt the pacification program. The most significant enemy activity occurred in November with heavy attacks upon By Prang and Duc Lap in CTZ II (Central Vietnam).
By February 1970 the focus of enemy activity began to shift to CTZ I and II. Attacks increased steadily, reaching a peak in April 1970. Hostile forces staged their heaviest attacks in the Central Highlands near Civilian Irregular Defense Group camps at Dak Seang, Dak Pek, and Ben Het in I CTZ. The enemy also conducted numerous attacks by fire and several sapper attacks against U.S. fire support bases. This high level of enemy activity began in I CTZ in April and continued through May.
During the period 1 November 1969 through 30 April 1970 U.S. and allied forces concentrated on aggressive operations to find and destroy enemy main and local forces, the penetration of base camps and installations and the seizure of enemy supplies and materiel. These operations sought to deny the enemy the initiative and to inflict heavy losses in men and materiel. Further progress was made in Vietnamization through improving the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces. As a result of these advances three brigades of the 1st U.S. Infantry Division and several major U.S.M.C. units were withdrawn from Vietnam during this period.
The enemy made several efforts to take the offensive at Dak Seang, which was attacked on 1 April 1970 and remained under siege throughout the month, and at Quang Duc in the By Prong-Duc Lap area which ended on 28 December. Only Vietnamese forces were engaged in both of these operations, the Quang Duc campaign involving some 12,000 ARVN troops. South Vietnamese forces again took the offensive on 14 April in a bold 3-day operation in the Angel's Wing area along the Cambodian border. The Vietnamese Army completed this mission in an aggressive professional manner without U.S. support-further evidence of their growing proficiency.... More
People You Remember H-1 HUEY, SHOT DOWN, FORWARD AREA VIETNAM; AWARDED BRONZE STAR WITH VALOR & Commendation Medal with Valor for saving other lives after the crash. notifying command of ongoing enemy advance & firefight. redirected fire on their position repelling same. activating trans portion of wounded to aid stations & hospital. H-1 HUEY, SHOT DOWN, FORWARD AREA VIETNAM; AWARDED BRONZE STAR WITH VALOR & Commendation Medal with Valor for saving other lives after the crash. notifying command of ongoing enemy advance & firefight. redirected fire on their position repelling same. activating trans portion of wounded to aid stations & hospital. ... More
Memories Awarded 2 Medals, Bronze Star with Valor & Commendation Medal for Valor, saving lives & repelling the enemy forces. taken from my uncles Citations.Awarded 2 Medals, Bronze Star with Valor & Commendation Medal for Valor, saving lives & repelling the enemy forces. taken from my uncles Citations.... More
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Reaction forceswere designated on an immediate 24 hour-a-daystandby basis, to be dispatched to anytrouble areas in the Saigon/Cholon/Tan Son Nhut area.
Since the battalion has beenin the Republic of Vietnam, the battalion personnel have
contributed time and assistance to many Civic Actions projects. The battalion sponsors a Vietnamese medical student at the Saigon University School of Medicine by providing-tuition and expenses. For the Trung Thu Elementary and High School of 2200 students,the battalion provides notebooks, pencils, playground and sports equipment. In addition,the battalion provides two language instructors to the Saigon Municipal Police Department Training School.In July 1972, Company C, 52nd
Infantry, was alerted for inactivation. On 7 August, 1972, Company C, 52ndInfantry’s colors were cased until when once again they are activated to fulfill another mission for their mother country. The 716 th MP Bn will forever remember the gallant efforts set forth by Company C, 52nd Infantry, during their tenure in Vietnam.The heroic actions displayed by those killed and wounded during the TET Offensive of 1968 will always be remembered.On 29 March, 1973, the 716 th MP Bn was relocated from Vietnam to Fort Riley Kansas.In an impressive redesignation ceremony held on 2 April 1973, the colors of the 508 thMilitary Police Bn were retiredand the unit redesignated as the 716 th MP Bn. At thattime the alphabetized sub-units were subsequently redesignated as the 977 th Military Police Company and the 890 th Military Police Company. On 30 May 1973, the 1stMilitary Police Company and the 207 th Police Company were attached to the 716 th MP Bn for administrative and operational control.
SUMMARY The 716 th Military Police Battalion was among the first of the Military Police Battalions to be organized in the zone of the Interior, Continental United States, during World WarII. It has remained on active duty since itas activated, performing a wide variety of Military Police services inmany locations throughout the world. It has always had highmarks on inspections and is the holder of two certificates of Commendation; first, forbeing selected as the Outstanding Unit ofthe Second Service Command during WorldWar II; and second, for continued superiorperformance of duty, outstanding soldierlyconduct and discipline and superior condition of equipment.The 716 th Military Police Battalion has received the following awards: The PresidentialUnit Citation; the Meritorious Unit Commendation with Oak Leaf Cluster; the Navy UnitCommendation; the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm; recommended for theSecond Oak Leaf Cluster to the Meritorious Unit Commendation; and has been commended in GO #4418, dated 19 September 1968, HQUSARV.
The 716 th Military Police Battalion has served the First US Army and the US Army
Vietnam Wall during its lifetime and it will continue to maintain its place as the
Outstanding Military Police Battalion in the United States Army in the future as well.
LEAVING AND R AND R.
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During the entire period of the TET Offensive, units of the 716th Military Police Battalion stopped the enemy’s advance by utilizing numerous reaction forces to successfully engage and neutralize the enemy. The battalion displayed such a high egree of gallantry and determination that no tone of the 130 facilitiesthat the battalionwas responsible for securing fell to the enemy. In May 1968, during the second Communist offensive, the battalion’s forces were engaged in fire fights throughout the city. Patrols were being dispatched to reinforceBOQ’s and BEQ’s. On these occasions the patrols were rendering aid and evacuating the wounded as well as returning fire and holding their positions. The 716th Military PoliceBattalion was operating tactically in coordination with the National Police in the allied effort to drive the enemy from the Capital by providing quick reaction machine gun patrols and 90mm Reconciles Rifle Teams.The battalion assisted ARVN and National Police Field Forces during sweep operation-sin Saigon/Cholon/Tan Son Nhut areas. In-addition, the battalion maintained anaggressive patrol system, detecting and engaging any enemy that could be located in the city. Patrols were paired up and located at selected positionsto act as immediate reactionforces. The internal defenseof the Capital once again restedwith this battalion. As result of the action during the second offensive, the 716th MP Battalion in conjunctionwith Free World Forces, accounted for approximately 283 enemy killed and 153 POW’s. Not a single US Billet or compound guarded by the battalion had been taken by the enemy. During the remaining part of the year 1968, the mission of the battalion continued to besecurity and law enforcement in the Saigon/Cholon/Tan Son Nhut metropolitan area.Specific security missions included the US Embassy, Ambassador’s Quarters, MACV plex, VIP and General Quarters, BOQ’s, BEQ’s and critical US facilities andinstallations throughout the city. During thisperiod, the city came under frequent rocketattacks. The patrols from the 716MP Battalion gave aid to survivors and evacuated thewounded, often in spite of the fact that rockets were still falling on the city.In the wake of major terrorist activities the patrols of the 716th MP Bn continued to search for and engage the enemy. On several occasions the actions of Security Guards and Military Police saved manylives during terrorist bombings and attacks. As the resultone instance in December of 1968, 1st LT Hulon C. Allen received the Distinguished Service Cross for his extraordinary heroism.Throughout the year 1969, the battalion continued to provide Military Police in Support FOR the Saigon, Cholon /TAN Son Nhutarea, rendering law enforcement services along with static and mobile security. The involvement of the battalion and the successful accomplishment of its mission during the past year can be shown by the services rendered. Three thousand, eight hundred and six incidents and felonious complaints were investigated by members of the battalion. Inaddition, nine hundred and seventy-fourAWOL’s sixty-six deserters and twelve escaped prisoners were apprehended. During this period, the battalion maintained a combat ready posture at all times. R.The 716 th Military Police Battalion has served the First US Army and the US Army Vietnam Wall during its lifetime and it will continue to maintain its place as the Outstanding Military Police Battalion in the United States Army in the future as well.
Chain of Command
1 ST CAVALRY DIVISION
HHA CATCH Co C 716th Military Police Battalion
USARPAC - VIETNAM.
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Infantry served in three campaigns, Rhineland, Ardennes – Alsace and Central Europe.In these actions, the 52ndInfantry was awarded two Presidential Unit Citations (ARMY) and a Belgium Croix de Guerre with Palm. It was inactivated on 13 October 1945 at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia and remainedso until it was re-activated 1 June 1966 at Fort Lewis, Washington.The motto of Company C. 52 nd Infantry is “Ready Rifles”. Thenew company was a physical security company, and as such receivedan appropriatedamount of static posts to man and providedthe gunners to the battalion’s machine gun,jeeps.Throughout the year 1967, the mission of rendering law enforcement services along withstatic and mobile security continued tobe the battalion’s responsibility in themetropolitan Saigon, Cholon, and Tan Son Nhutarea. The patrols of the battalioninvestigated thousands of traffic mishaps,incidents and felonious complaints. Theseunits also provided numerous security escorts for visiting dignitaries and elements ofmajor combat forces moving through Saigon.On several occasions, the expeditiousactions of security guards saved many livesduring terrorist bombings and attacks.On 31 January 1968 (TET OFFENSIVE) the 716thMP Bn was operating in a city whosestreets were VOID of any other organized allied or Vietnamese forces. The battalionengaged in ten separate major confrontations with the enemy inan area that roughlyformed a semicircle around the city. Besides the ten major confrontations, there were numerous small fire fights going on throughoutthe city between our personnel on staticpost and patrols, and the enemy.At 0400 hours, 31 January 1968, a military policeeaction force was sent to reinforce ourother units at the US Embassy. The military Police force surrounded the Embassympound but could not enter the compound because of heavy VC fire coming frominside the compound and the roofof a building across the street. At daylight, the intensefire was directed at the enemy positions and the fire was silenced. At this time an MPjeep attempted to ram the front gate, but wasunsuccessful. The lock was then shot off.Once the gate was open, the MPs poured intothe Embassy grounds. By a series ofclosely coordinated actionsemploying fire and maneuver,the battalion alert forcesdestroyed the enemy. Nineteen enemy werekilled and one captured. Almost exactlynine months after the Viet Cong blasted through the Embassy’s wall and into thechancery itself, Ambassador Ellsworth Bunkerpaid tribute to the men who defended thebuilding during the desperate TET attacks.Ambassador Bunker thanked men of the 716th
Military Police Battalion for saving what hecalled, “a symbol of America’s support ofthe Republic’s effort to defend itself fromoutside aggression”. On 4 November 1968,Ambassador Bunker stood on the plush Embassy lawn and presented a scroll ofappreciation to LTC Tyler H. Fletcher, Commanding Officer of the 716
th Military Police Battalion, in recognition of the heroism displayed by his men.He also presented scrolls to five marines and two soldiers still serving in Vietnam. Four military policemen and one Marine were killed defending the Embassy. A bronze plaque is mounted in the Chancery Commemorating their sacrifice.
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STATIONED IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, VIETNAM, WITH THE 1 ST CAVALRYÂ DIVISION, INFANTRY. MASTER SERGEANT, E-8, DURING THE "TET" OFFENSIVE. AWARDED BRONZE STAR, 1 ST AWARD, FOR COMBAT ACTIONS CIB, COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, ALSO FOR COMBAT ACTIONS IN VIETNAM, NDSM, 2 ND AWARD, VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL, PLUS 2 OTHER AWARDS..RETURNED TO THE U. S. A. THEN TO JUNE TO FORT HOOD, TEXAS, 1 ST CAVALRY DIVISION, INFANTRY..UNTIL DECEMBER 1970 THEN TO HIS 2 ND TOUR IN SOUTH EAST ASIA, VIETNAM., NOVEMBER 1970 THRU DECEMBER 1971.
Best Moment
RETURNING TO THE USA.
Worst Moment
SEEINGF THE DEATH OF G.I.'S...
Chain of Command
1 ST. CAVALRY DIVISION HHC
Other Memories
FIGHTING IN COMBAT, SEEING FELLOW SOLDIERS FALLING TO ENEMY FIRE...AWARDED CIB
AWARDED "CIB", BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR, NDSM, 3 VIETNAM MEDALS.
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1 ST CAVALRY DIVISION, INFANTRY, Co's SGT 1 st. CLASS. E-7.
INFANTRY SERGEANT, NCO, INSTRUCTOR.
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HEADING BACK TO THE USA.
AWARDED; BRONZE STAR, COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, (CIB), FOR ACTIONS I SOUTHEAST ASIA, VIETNAM, FOR ACTIONS IN COMBAT, NDSM, 2 ND AWARD, VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL, , VIETNAM CAMPAIGN MEDAL,VIETNAM G.MEDAL, FOR SERVICE IN VIETNAM DURING TET OFFENSIVE.
Worst Moment
ALL YOUNG MEN KILLED IN ACTION, SOUTH - VIETNAM CHILDREN AND WOMEN. FIREFIGHTS, TET OFFENSE ACTION CONTINUES.
Chain of Command US Strategic Command, US Army Element
SAGEION, SOUTH EAST ASIA, VIETNAM
NCO INSTRUCTOR, SEVERAL DIFFERENT UNITS.
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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 1. ST CAVALRY INFANTRY DIVISION. AWARDED A BRONZE STAR FOR HEROISM, ( BRAVERY), IN VIETNAM, WITH THE 1 ST AIR CAVALRY DIVISION, INFANTRY.
AWARDED BRONZE STAR MEDAL WHO DISTINGUISHED HIM IN OUTSTANDING... 1. ST CAVALRY INFANTRY DIVISION. AWARDED A BRONZE STAR FOR HEROISM, ( BRAVERY), IN VIETNAM, WITH THE 1 ST AIR CAVALRY DIVISION, INFANTRY.
AWARDED BRONZE STAR MEDAL WHO DISTINGUISHED HIM IN OUTSTANDING MERITORIOUS SERVICE IN WITH MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST A HOSTILE FORCE IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM, DURING THE PERIOD, JUNE 1968 THRU JUNE 1969. HE CONSISTENTLY MANIFESTED EXEMPLARY PROFESSIONAL AND INITIATIVE IN OBTAINING RESULTS. HIS RAPID ASSESSMENT AND SOLUTIONS OF NUMEROUS PROBLEMS INHERENT IN A COMBAT ENVIRONMENT GREATLY ENHANCED THE ALLIED EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST A DETERMINED AND AGGRESSIVE ENEMY. DESPITE MANY ADVERSITIES, HE INVARIABILITY PERFORMED HIS DUTIES IN A RESOLUTE AND EFFICIENT MANOR. ENERGETICALLY APPLYING HIS SOUND JUDGEMENT AND EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE, HE HAS CONTRIBUTED MATERIALLY IN THE SUCCESSFUL ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES MISSION IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. HIS LOYALTY, DILIGENCE, AND DEVOTION TO DUTY KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MILITARY SERVICE AND REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY. MoreHide
Description This campaign was from 23 February to 8 June 1969. From Tet 1969 through the month of June, the enemy again tried to sustain an offensive. His inability to do so can be largely attributed to aggressiThis campaign was from 23 February to 8 June 1969. From Tet 1969 through the month of June, the enemy again tried to sustain an offensive. His inability to do so can be largely attributed to aggressive allied ground operations. Between 23 February and 8 June 1969, a total of 70 significant named ground operations were terminated resulting in heavy enemy loss of life and materiel. The main operations concluded during this period were:
(1). The 3d Marine Division's Operation KENTUCKY aimed at preventing enemy infiltration through the Demilitarized Zone in central Quang Tri Province. Throughout the early part of January 1969, Viet Cong/North Vietnamese Army forces continued to avoid major contacts with Free World Forces. Their continual movement to avoid friendly forces or to search for food and supplies contributed to a decrease in the enemy-initiated ground attacks and attacks-by-fire in Quang Tri Province.
(2). Operation NEVADA EAGLE, initiated on 17 May 1968 in Thua Thien Province, continued in 1969 as the U.S. 101st Airborne Division continued to defeat enemy personnel, and capture rice caches, material, and installations within its large area of operations, where it undertook offensive sweeps along Route 547 and around Song Bo.
(3). Two battalions of the 4th Marine Regiment were engaged in Operation SCOTLAND II. Initiated on 15 April 1968, this multi-battalion search and clear operation was centered in and around Khe Sanh.
(4). The IV Corps Tactical Zone Dry Weather Campaign began on 1 December 1968 in support of the overall mission to prevent Viet Cong units from interfering with pacification efforts. This operation, "Speedy Express," interdicted lines of enemy communication and denied him the use of base areas. In 1969 the 1st Brigade, 9th U.S. Infantry Division continued the operation in Dinh Tuong Province, using its highly successful night ambush tactics while the 2d Brigade continued its mission with the Mobile Riverine Force. Although engagements in Operation SPEEDY EXPRESS were typically small, the 9th Infantry Division fought several sizeable engagements with impressive results.
On 23 February U.S. Navy units and installations at Da Nang, Tan An, Ben Luc, Go Dan Ha, and Tra Cu came under numerous and widespread attacks associated with a new enemy offensive, but since many units in these areas were poised to meet these attacks they caused only minimal damage. April saw the heaviest cumulative enemy activity in the barrier interdiction camapign to date.... More
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Memories HEAVY COMBAT MISSIONS THROUGH OUT THE LATTER HALF OF THE TET OFFENSIVE., AWARDED BRONZ STAR FOR HEROHEAVY COMBAT MISSIONS THROUGH OUT THE LATTER HALF OF THE TET OFFENSIVE., AWARDED BRONZ STAR FOR HEROISM, CIB, NDSM, VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL, V-CAMPAIN MEDAL, ARMY COMMENDATION FOR VALOR.... More
Best Moment AWARDED BRONZE STAR MEDAL WHO DISTINGUISHED HIM IN OUTSTANDING METERIOUS SERVIICE IN WITH MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST A HOSTILE FORCE IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM, DURING THE PERIOD, JUNE 1968 THRU JUNE 1969. HE CIONSISTENTLY MANIFESTED EXEMPLRY PROFESSIONAL AND INITIATIVE IN OBTAINING RESULTS. HIS RAPID ASSESSMENT AND SOLUTIONS OF NUMERIOUS PROBLEMS INHERENT IN A COMBAT ENVIRONMENT GREATLY ENHANSED THE ALLIED EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST A DETERMINED AND AGGRESSIVE ENEMY.
Worst Moment
SEEING ALL THE DEATH AND DISTRUCTING.
Chain of Command 1 ST. CAVALRY DIVISION, USARPAC VIETNAM;
Southeast Asia Command/HHC Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division.
COMPANY C.
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1 ST. TOUR SOUTHEAST ASIA, VIETNAM., AWARDED, BRONZE STAR for VALOR, COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, 1 ST AWARD, NDSM, VSM, VCM, VGM/wCI MEDAL, " FOR IN GROUND OPERATATIONS AGAINST HOSTILE FORCES".IN SOUTH EAST ASIA, VIETNAM, FROM 20 JUNE 1968 THRU 20 JUNE 1969, GIBEN ON THIS DAY OF MAY 6 TH 1969.., UNITED STATES ARMY, 1 ST. CAVALRY DIVISION, USARPAC VIETNAM;
Southeast Asia Command/HHC Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division.
COMPANY C.
PCS"ed TO FORT HOOD, TEXAS COMPLETED U.S. ARMY INFANTRY - AIRBORNE - RANGER SCHOOL- AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA, APRIL, 1966-1967. BEFORE GOING TO FORT HOOD TEXAS.
JANUARY 1968 - JUNE 1969 TET OFFENSIVE; VIETNAMESE HOLIDAY, OFFENSIVE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, BY NORTH VIETNAM. NVA AND VIET - CONG.
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MEN UNDER MY COMMAND OF THE 1 ST CAVALRY DIVISION, INFANTRY. JUNE Co. C 2 Nd Bn.. 327 TH INF., 101 AIR CAV. USARPAC.
HA CATCH Co. C - 716 TH MP Bn. USARPAC VIETNAM PCS'ED FROM FORT HOOD, TEXAS, 20 MAY 1968 TO SOUTH EAST ASIA, 20 JUNE 1968 THRU 20 JUNE 1969.
1 ST. TOUR SOUTHEAST ASIA, VIETNAM, AWARDED, BRONZE STAR for VALOR, COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, 1 ST AWARD, VSM, VCM, VGM/wCI MEDNDSM, 2 ND AWARD, NDSM " FOR IN GROUND OPERATATIONS AGAINST HOSTILE FORCES".IN SOUTH EAST ASIA, VIETNAM, FROM 20 JUNE 1968 THRU 20 JUNE 1969, GIBEN ON THIS DAY OF MAY 6 TH 1969.., UNITED STATES ARMY, 1 ST. CAVALRY DIVISION, USARPAC VIETNAM;
Southeast Asia Command/HHC Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division.
COMPANY C.
PCS"ed FROM FORT HOOD, TEXAS FROM THE U.S. ARMY INFANTRY - AIRBORNE - RANGER SCHOOL- AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA, APRIL, 1966- MAY 1967. BEFORE GOING TO FORT HOOD TEXAS, 20 MAY 1967..
AWARDED BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR, HEROISM, NDSM, 1 ST AWARD, VSM, 1 ST AWARD, AWARD. CIB, 1 ST AWARD. OVERSEAS RIBBON, 3 RD AWARD, SURVIVED, (TET OFFENSIVE), BY NORTH, THE VET-CONG, "TET OFFENSIVE". SERVICE MEN KILLED AND WOUNDED DURING THAT TIME, DURING THE HOLIDAY TRUCE.
Best Moment 1 ST TOUR 20 JUNE 1968 C, 2 ND Bn. 327 TH INFANTRY, `01 AIR-CAVALRY, USARPAC. ALSO WITH THE HA CATCH Co C 716 TH. MP Bn USAR PAC. VIETNAM, ALSO DURING THE LAST OF THE (TET OFFENSIVE), THRU 20 JUNE 1969.
AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR, WITH ONE CLUSTER FOR VALOR, (HEROISM), NDSM, (2 ND AWARD), VSM, VCM, CIB AND A . OVERSEAS SERVICE RIBBON.. HIS NEXT DUTY STATION WAS FORT HOOD TEXAS, 1969 AFTER LEAVING VIETNAM 21 JULY 1969. Best Moment
FROM APRIL 01, 1966 TO MARCH 31 1968, SFC ADRIAN BOJESCUL WAS AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF TRAINING, FOR THE AIRBORNE- INFANTRY - RANGER SCHOOL, AT FT. BENNING, GEORGIA,1966 - 1967. NEXT POST HE WAS TO PCS TO Fort Hood,Texas - 1967 thru 1968 then from Fort Hood, Texas he PCS to Southeast Asia, VIETNAM. 20 JUNE 1968- AS SFC. E-7, BOJESCUL WAS COMPLETING 1 st TOUR IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, VIETNAM, FROM THE 20 TH OFJUNE 1968 THRU THE 20 TH OF JUNE 1969. A VERY LONG YEAR HIS NEXT TOUR WOULD BE EVEN TOUGHER THAN HIS FIRST ONE.
2 ND TOUR WAS FROM 20 DECEMBER 1970 THRU NOVEMBER 1971. HIS FATHER HAD PASSED AWAY EARLY DURING 1970, AS HE HAD BURRIED HIS FATHER AND HELPED SETTLE HIS MOTHER WITH HIS SISTER MARY THE FUNERAL AND TO GET WORD TO HIS BROTHER WHO WAS PCS TO THHE UNITED STATES FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA, VIETNAM 1970, THE NEXT YEAR WOULD BE AS STRESSFUL AS DANGERIOUS WITH THE 1 ST. CAVALRY, INFANTRY UNITS HE WAS ASSIGNED TO IN VIETNAM, DURING HIS SECOND, (2 ND ) TOUR..
Worst Moment MY UNCLE STATED THAT HE TOLD FOURTEEN SOLDIERS ON THE PERIMETER WATCH TO BE AWAKE AND SHARP, BUT ONLT ONE WAS ALERT AND FOLLOWED THRU. BY TELLING A SQUAD OF SOLDIERS TO STAY AWAKE ON GUARD DUTY, ON THE PERIMETER AND ONLY 1 LISTENED TO THE INSTRUCTIONS STAYED ALIVE TO WARN THE COMPANY OF BREACH IN THE LINES. SAVEING THE COMPANY FROM A SEVERE BREACH AND KILLINGS OF THE ENTIRE COMPANY.
Chain of Command Southeast Asia Command,Vietnam
1 ST AIR-CAVALRY DIVISION -
CO C 2 ND BATTALION, 327 TH INF. 101 ST. AIR CAVALRY, USARPAC.
HA CATCH CO C 716 TH MP BN USARPAC VIETNAM.
11B40 PLATOON SERGEANT. E-7
Other Memories COMPLETING 1 ST TOUR SOUTHEAST ASIA, VIETNAM. PCS'ED FROM FORT HOOD, TEXAS, TO SOUTH EAST ASIA, VIETNAM, 20 JUNE 1968 THRU 20 JUNE 1969. FOR SERVICE AND HERORIC ACTIONS DURING HIS TOUR IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA, VIETNAM, SERGEANT FIRST CLASS E-7, ADRIAN BOJESCUL WAS .
AWARDED A BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR, HEROISM, NDSM, 2 ND AWARD, VSM, 1 ST AWARD, VCM, 1 ST AWARD. CIB, 1 ST AWARD. OVERSEAS RIBBON, 3 RD AWARD, SURVIVED, (TET OFFENSIVE), BY NORTH, THE VET-CONG, "TET OFFENSIVE". SERVICE MEN KILLED AND WOUNDED DURING THAT TIME, DURING THE HOLIDAY TRUCE.
Best Moment
COMPLETATING 2 YEARS AT FORT BENNING GEORGIA, AIRBORNE, INFANTRY, RANGER TRAINING.
Worst Moment
HEAT AND HUDIMITY.
Chain of Command
3 RD CORPS
1 ST CAVALRY DIVISION
PLATOON SERGEANT
Other Memories
GETTING ORDERS FOR VIETNAM, PCS FROM FORT HOOD, TEXAS TO, SOUTH EAST ASIA, VIETNAM, 20 JUNE 1968. - 20 JUNE 1969. PURCHASED 1 ST. HOUSE, 7006 FERN VALLEY, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78242.
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GRADUATION. 01 MAY 1968 AIRBORN INFANTRY, PCS TO FT. HOOD TEXAS. PCS TO SOUTHEAST ASIA, VIETNAM
CO D 1 BN. 29 TH INF. FT BENNING GEORGIA;
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
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SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY FROM 1968-1969, & 1970-1971, VIETNAM WAR, 1958-1975..
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. ST COMBAT TOUR OF SOUTHEAST ASIA, 1968-1969, SOUTH EAST ASIA, VIETNAM. 1 CAMPAIGN BRONZE STAR.
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
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VIETNAM, 1968-1969. SERGEANT DIRST CLASS E-7; 1 ST TOUR SOUTHEAST ASIA, VIETNAM.
Description This campaign was from 1 July to 1 November 1968. During this period a country-wide effort was begun to restore government control of territory lost to the enemy since the Tet offensive. The enemy attThis campaign was from 1 July to 1 November 1968. During this period a country-wide effort was begun to restore government control of territory lost to the enemy since the Tet offensive. The enemy attempted another such offensive on 17-18 August but his efforts were comparatively feeble and were quickly overwhelmed by Allied forces.
In the fall of 1968 the South Vietnamese government, with major U.S. support, launched an accelerated pacification campaign. All friendly forces were coordinated and brought to bear on the enemy in every tactical area of operation. In these intensified operations, friendly units first secured a target area, then Vietnamese government units, regional forces/popular forces, police and civil authorities screened the inhabitants, seeking members of the Viet Cong infrastructure. This technique was so successful against the political apparatus that it became the basis for subsequent friendly operations. Government influence expanded into areas of the countryside previously dominated by the Viet Cong to such an extent that two years later at least some measure of government control was evident in all but a few remote regions.... More
People You Remember ARRIVED IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, JUNE 1968 THRU JUNE 1968, 1 ST TOUR OF DUTY IN VIETNAM; 1 ST CALVARY DIVIARRIVED IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, JUNE 1968 THRU JUNE 1968, 1 ST TOUR OF DUTY IN VIETNAM; 1 ST CALVARY DIVISION, INFANTRY, OMPANY''S MASTER SERGEANT.... More
Memories
1 ST TOUR IN VIETNAM FORWARD BASE; 1 ST CAVALRY INFANTRY DIVISION.
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TRAINNING WITH AIRBORN INFANTRY,
COMPANY D 1 ST. BN., 29 TH INF., FT BENNING, GEORGIA,
COMPANY D 1ST BN., 29, TH INF., FT. BENNING, GEORGIA.
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SERGEANT FIRST CLASS, E-7, ADRIAN "BO" BOJESCUL ATTENDED AIRBORNE RANGER, INFANTRY SCHOOL AT FORT BENNING SCHOOL, APRIL 1966. THRU MAY 1967, ASSIGNED TO Co D 1st Bn 29th INFANTRY, COMPLEATING ALL CLASSROOM AND FIELD COURSES, TESTS WITH EXCELLENCE AND PROFESSICIENCE.
HE WAS AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETATION FOR THE TRAINING THAT WAS NEEDED FOR USE IN THE JUNGLE OF SOUTH-EAST ASIA, VIETNAM. HE WOULD BE PCS - USAREUR, WEST - GERMANY, JUNE 1967 THRU 31 ST OF APRIL 1, 1968, THEN, HE WOULD PCS - TO HIS NEXT DUTY ASSISSSMENT. 1 ST TOUR 20 MAY 1968 C, 2 ND Bn. 327 TH INFANTRY, `01 AIR-CAVALRY, USARPAC. ALSO WITH THE HA CATCH Co C 716 TH. MP Bn USAR PAC. VIETNAM, ALSO DURING THE LAST OF THE (TET OFFENSIVE), THRU 20 JUNE 1969.
AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR, WITH ONE CLUSTER FOR VALOR, (HERORISM), NDSM, (2 ND AWARD), VSM, VCM, CIB AND A . OVERSEAS SERVICE RIBBON.. HIS NEXT DUTY STATION WAS FORT HOOD TEXAS, 1969 AFTER LEAVING VIETNAM 21 JULY 1969.
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FROM APRIL 6, 1966 TO MARCH 31 1967, SFC ADRIAN BOJESCUL, WAS ASSIGNED TO Co D 1st Bn 29th INFANTRY, Ft. Benning, GA. HE WAS
AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLEATION OF TRAINING, FOR THE AIRBORNE, RANGER - INFANTRY SCHOOL, FORT BENNING, GEORGIA, SCHOOL. MARCH 31, 1967..
Worst Moment
HEAT AND HUMIDITY.
Chain of Command Airborne - Infantry - Ranger Center and School (Staff) Fort Benning, GA US Army Infantry School Leadership/Headquarters
11540 Platoon Sergeant, Long Range Patrol Company.
Co D 1st Bn 29th Inf Ft. Benning, GA
Other Memories Being training, for Jungle warfare, Airborne, Ranger-Infantry for Vietnam.
close orderr, Combat, Repelling, all aspects of training.
Description This campaign period was from 15 March 1962 to 7 March 1965. During this period, direct U.S. involvement in the Vietnam conflict increased steadily as U.S. trained Vietnamese pilots moved VietnameseThis campaign period was from 15 March 1962 to 7 March 1965. During this period, direct U.S. involvement in the Vietnam conflict increased steadily as U.S. trained Vietnamese pilots moved Vietnamese helicopter units into and out of combat. Ultimately the United States hoped that a strong Vietnamese government would result in improved internal security and national defense. The number of U.S. advisors in the field rose from 746 in January 1962 to over 3,400 by June; the entire U.S. commitment by the end of the year was 11,000, which included 29 U.S. Army Special Forces detachments. These advisory and support elements operated under the Commander, U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, a position established 8 February 1962. The object of American military assistance was to counter the threat to the government of the Republic of Vietnam posed by the insurgency of an estimated 30,000 regular communist Viet Cong and civilian sympathizers among the population. Despite what appeared to be considerable successes in consolidating the population in a series of defended strategic hamlets, and in establishing local defense forces, the U.S. equipped Army of the Republic of Vietnam repeatedly demonstrated an unwillingness to close with the enemy. A corrupt government and bitterly contending Vietnamese political factions further hampered a coherent prosecution of the war with American advisors, who nevertheless continued their efforts well into the period of large scale commitments of U.S. Army forces to the conflict. ... More
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MANY ASSIGNED TO U.S. ARMY GOING TO VIETNAM.
Memories
ON ALERT AS INFANTRY SOILDER TO BE SENT TO VIETNAM.
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SSG E-5, WILLIAM JOIHN SIEREN, ASSISTENT TO THE 1 ST SG.
BROTHER-IN-LAW. STATIONED TOGETHER, AT FORT HOOD, TEXAS.
Best Moment
FISHING, GET TOGETHERS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, ETC.
Worst Moment
HEAT AND HUMIDITY.
Chain of Command 3 RD CORPS
2 ND ARMORED DIVISION
1st Armored Rifled Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment
COMPANY A.
PCS'ED TO GERMANY JANUARY 1965 TO JANUARY 1967.
Description The Cuban Missile Crisis, also known as the Caribbean Crisis or the Missile Scare, was a 13-day (October 16–28, 1962) confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union concerning American bThe Cuban Missile Crisis, also known as the Caribbean Crisis or the Missile Scare, was a 13-day (October 16–28, 1962) confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union concerning American ballistic missile deployment in Italy and Turkey with consequent Soviet ballistic missile deployment in Cuba. The confrontation, elements of which were televised, was the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war.
In response to the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion of 1961, and the presence of American Jupiter ballistic missiles in Italy and Turkey, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev decided to agree to Cuba's request to place nuclear missiles in Cuba to deter future harassment of Cuba. An agreement was reached during a secret meeting between Khrushchev and Fidel Castro in July 1962 and construction of a number of missile launch facilities started later that summer.
The 1962 midterm elections were under way in the United States and the White House had denied charges that it was ignoring dangerous Soviet missiles 90 miles from Florida. These missile preparations were confirmed when an Air Force U-2 spy plane produced clear photographic evidence of medium-range (SS-4) and intermediate-range (R-14) ballistic missile facilities. The United States established a military blockade to prevent further missiles from entering Cuba. It announced that they would not permit offensive weapons to be delivered to Cuba and demanded that the weapons already in Cuba be dismantled and returned to the USSR.
After a long period of tense negotiations, an agreement was reached between President John F. Kennedy and Khrushchev. Publicly, the Soviets would dismantle their offensive weapons in Cuba and return them to the Soviet Union, subject to United Nations verification, in exchange for a U.S. public declaration and agreement never to invade Cuba again without direct provocation. Secretly, the United States also agreed that it would dismantle all U.S.-built Jupiter MRBMs, which were deployed in Turkey and Italy against the Soviet Union but were not known to the public.
When all offensive missiles and Ilyushin Il-28 light bombers had been withdrawn from Cuba, the blockade was formally ended on November 20, 1962. The negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union pointed out the necessity of a quick, clear, and direct communication line between Washington and Moscow. As a result, the Moscow–Washington hotline was established. A series of agreements sharply reduced U.S.–Soviet tensions during the following years.... More
People You Remember SSG WILLIAM JOHN SIEREN,
3 RD CORPS
2 ND BRIGADE
2 ND ARMORED DIVISION
502 ADMINISTRATION, COMPANY
ASSG WILLIAM JOHN SIEREN,
3 RD CORPS
2 ND BRIGADE
2 ND ARMORED DIVISION
502 ADMINISTRATION, COMPANY
ASSISTANT TO THE 1 SG... More
Description Operation White Star (also known as Project White Star) was the code name for a United States military advisory mission to Laos during the first years of the Second Indochina War, which would eventualOperation White Star (also known as Project White Star) was the code name for a United States military advisory mission to Laos during the first years of the Second Indochina War, which would eventually become known in the United States as the Vietnam War. The purpose was to train the Royal Laotian Army as well as indigenous Hmong, and Yao tribesmen to fight the Pathet Lao communist insurgency. This was later extended to include combat against the North Vietnamese Army, which was increasingly using Laos as a staging, transit and resupply area for its operations in South Vietnam.
White Star began in 1959 as "Operation Hotfoot" with the deployment of 107 United States Army Special Forces soldiers (Green Berets) of the 77th Special Forces Group —later named the 7th SFG in May 1960—under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur D. "Bull" Simons. Because Laos was ostensibly a neutral party to the conflict between the United States and North Vietnam, the soldiers did not wear United States Army uniforms.
In 1961, however, the United States lent full and open support to the Vientiane government and the program was renamed "Operation White Star" with U.S. soldiers openly wearing their uniforms. Operation White Star formally ended in July 1962 when Laotian neutrality was officially established. Counterinsurgency efforts were then managed covertly by the Central Intelligence Agency.... More
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SENIO. SERGEANT WILLIAM JOHN SIEREN, FORT HOOD, TEXAS.
Memories STATIONED IN KOREA, 8 TH ARMY, INFANTRY. 1959 - 1960. BEGINNING OF WHITE STAR, APRIL 1959-APRIL 1962STATIONED IN KOREA, 8 TH ARMY, INFANTRY. 1959 - 1960. BEGINNING OF WHITE STAR, APRIL 1959-APRIL 1962. THEN, 1960 - 1960, Army Garrison Fort Lewis, WA THEN, FORT HOOD, TEXAS, DIFFERENT ASSIGNMENTS, 1960 - 1964.. ... More
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RETURNING FROM, FAR EAST COMMAND, KOREA, IN ROUTE TO 1.CAVALRY DIVISION, INFANTRY UNIT, PLATOON SERGEANT.
MAY 1960 PCS TO FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON, THEN IN DECEMBER 1950 PCS TO FORT HOOD, TEXAS.,
Best Moment
SSG WILLIAM JOHN SIEREN ASSIGNED TO 3 RD CORPS, 2 ND ARMORED DIVISION 2 ND BRIGADE, 502 ND AD. ASSISTANT TO THE Co.'s 1 st. SERGEANT, BROTHER-IN-LAW STATIONED THEIR WITH FAMILY. FISHING, BARBIQUES, FAMILY HOLIDAYS.
Worst Moment
HEAT AND HUMIDITY.
Chain of Command US Army Garrison Fort Lewis (USAG Fort Lewis)
After completing basic training at Camp Rucker Alabama, during the summer of 1952 (August), continuing with AIT, then advanced combat training, PCS to Korea in December 1958 SERGEANT FIRST CLASS, Adrian Bojescul was assigned to the 1 st Cavalry Division, INFANTRY unit. He was then immedietely involved in operations while assigned to the FAR East Command, Korea. During his tour he was awarded A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND A MEDAL FOR SERVING IN KOREA., ALSO, WHILE STATIONED IN SOUTH KOREA.
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SERGEANT ADRIAN BOJESCUL WAS AWARDED A MEDAL FOR GOOD CONDUCT, ALSO WHILE STATIONED IN SOUTH KOREA.
Worst Moment
HUMIDITY AND HEAT.
Chain of Command UNITED STATES EIGHTH ARMY, SOUTHWEST ASIA, KOREA Army Service Component Comands
Eighth US Army (EUSA) Ranger Company (8213th Army Unit)
Criteria This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have been assigned, attached, or mobilized to units operating in the area of eligibility for thirty consecutive or for six... This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have been assigned, attached, or mobilized to units operating in the area of eligibility for thirty consecutive or for sixty non-consecutive days, or who meet the following criteria: Be engaged in combat during an armed engagement, regardless of the time in the area of elibility; Is wounded or injured in the line of duty and requires medical evacuation from the area of eligibility; While participating as a regularly assigned aircrew member flying sorties into, out of, or within the area of eligibility in direct support of military operations. Each day that one or more sorties are flown in accordance with these criteria shall count as one day toward the 30 or 60 day requirement; Personnel who serve in operations and exercises conducted in the area of eligibility are considered for the award as long as the basic time criteria are met. Due to the extensive time period for KDSM eligibility, the non-consecutive service period for eligibility remains cumulative throughout the entire period. The Area of eligibility encompasses all land area of the Republic of Korea, and the continuous water out to 12 nautical miles, and all air spaces above the land and water areas. 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
Best Moment
GETTING TO PCS TO FORT CHAFEE, ARKANSAS, WERE MY SISTER AND BROTHER-IN-LAW ARE STATIONED.
Worst Moment
MOVING EVERY 2 YEARS.
Chain of Command
US Army Training Center Engineer Fort Leonard Wood, HHC, US Army Training Center Engineer Fort Leonard Wood, MO
UNITS ASSIGNED TO, DURING 1956 THRU 1958.
Co C 5th Bn 3d Tng Regt USATC Engt Ft LWood Mo
• Co A 2d Bn 1st Tng Regt Eng Ft LWood Mo
• Co B 1st Bn 3d Tng Bde Ft LWood Mo
• HHC 1st Tng Regt Ft Leonardwood Mo (5017-02)
Other Memories
OUT IN THE FIELD A LOT DOING MANUVERS.
Best Friends
Met and married HIS WIFE, MIYUKI SHIRAZA IN HOKKAIDO, JAPAN. HE STATED THAT, " IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT". PER MY UNCLE. THEY WERE MARRIED SOON THERE AFTER.
Best Moment
LIVING IN JAPAN AND LEARNING NEW CUSTOMS. MEETING HIS FUTURE WIFE, MIYUKI.
Worst Moment
LEAVING JAPAN, FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
BEING ON ALERT TO DEPLOY TO KOREA FOR DUTY DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICT, (1950 - 1954).
Chain of Command FAR EAST COMMAN - JAPAN.
Co L 8 TH CAVALRY REGIMENTH.
APO 201 (DISCH)
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LONG VOYAGE HOME, MY UNCLE ALSO STATED THAT MY AUNT WOULD GET DRESSED UP TO GO TO THE COKE MACHINE FOR 2 COKES IN THE MORNING. MY UNCLE, ASKED, WHY ARE YOU DRESSING UP, SHE STATED WHEN THE MAN GIVES HER THE TWO COKES, SHE WANTS TO LOOK PRESENTABLE. MY UNCLE LAUGHED UNTIL THE NEXT TIME SHE WENT TO THE COKE MACHINE. HE WENT WITH HER AND THEIR WAS A COKE MAN AT THE COKE MACHINE FILLING UP THE COKE MACHINE, MY UNCLE WOULD REFLECT AND LAUGH ABOUT THAT TIME WHEN ABOARD THAT SHIP.
Worst Moment
HUDMIDITY AND HOT, ALSO LONG DAYS AND NIGHTS.
Chain of Command Department of the Army (DA) US Far East Command, JAPAN.
1 ST. CAVALRY DIVISION,
Co. L, 8 TH., CAVALRY REGIMENT,
SQUAD LEADER, SERGEANT.
Other Memories AWARDED; NATIONAL DEFENCE SERVICE MEDAL , 1 ST AWARD.
AWARDED ARMY of OCCUPATATION MEDAL, (JAPAN). 1952 THRU 1955.
Best Moment
MEETING AND MARRING MY WIFE, THE FUTURE MRS. BOJESCUL
Worst Moment
COLD WINTERS,BEING ON ALERT TO DEPLOY TO KOREA.
Chain of Command Department of the Army (DA) US Far East Command, JAPAN.
1 ST. CAVALRY DIVISION,
Co. L, 8 TH., CAVALRY REGIMENT,
SQUAD LEADER, CORPORAL.
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Stationed from FEBRUARY 1953 TO FEBRUARY 1956, Co L, 8 th CAVALRY REGIMENTH, APO 201,(DISCH).
MARRIED MY WIFE IN JAPAN.
Best Moment
GETTING MARRIED.
Worst Moment
BEING ON ALERT TO DEPLOY TO KOREA, DURING CONFLICT, 1950-1954. AWARD; NATIONAL DEFENCE SERVICE MEDAL, 1 ST. AWARD, FOR SERVICE DURING KOREAN WAR, 1950-1954.
Chain of Command FAT EAST COMMAND.
1 ST CAVALRY DIVISION
8 TH CAVALRY REGIMENTH, L Co.
Other Memories
ENJOYING THE LIFE OF A MARRIED MAN.
Third Korean Winter, 1 December 1952 - 30 April 1953. Meanwhile the armistice talks had stalled. Discord over several issues, but principally the exchange of prisoners of war, had prevented a
Third Korean Winter, 1 December 1952 - 30 April 1953. Meanwhile the armistice talks had stalled. Discord over several issues, but principally the exchange of prisoners of war, had prevented any agreement in the latter part of 1951. This disagreement was heightened in January 1952. The U.N. delegates proposed to give captives a choice of repatriation, so that those who did not wish to return to Communist control could be repatriated elsewhere. The enemy delegates protested vigorously, insisting that all captives held by the Eighth Army be returned to their side. When the enemy failed to respond to U.N. efforts to settle the question, the U.N. delegation on 7 October called an indefinite recess in the armistice negotiations. Both military operations and armistice talks remained stalemated and, as the year 1952 ended, peace prospects seemed as remote as at its beginning.
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People You Remember SSG SERGEANT WILLIAM JOHN SIEREN, US ARMY, STATIONED FORT RILEY, KANSAS, 7 TH ARMY, 647 TH ENGENNERSSG SERGEANT WILLIAM JOHN SIEREN, US ARMY, STATIONED FORT RILEY, KANSAS, 7 TH ARMY, 647 TH ENGENNERING SUPPORT BRIGADE, 47 TH ENGENEERING BATTALION. ON ALERT TO DEPLOY TO KOREA, WITH THE 7 TH ARMY. AWARDED A NATIONAL DEFENSED SERVICE MEDAL FOR SERVICE DURING DURING KOREA'S POLICE ACTION 1952.... More
Memories ON ALERT WITH THE 8 TH ARMY, RANGER Co., 8213 UNIT. STATIONED AT FAREAST COMMAND, JAPAN. ON ALERT TOON ALERT WITH THE 8 TH ARMY, RANGER Co., 8213 UNIT. STATIONED AT FAREAST COMMAND, JAPAN. ON ALERT TO DEPLOY TO KOREA. AWARDED A NATIONAL DEFENSED SERVICE MEDAL FOR SERVICE DURING DURING KOREA'S POLICE ACTION 1952.... More
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Private Adrian Bojescul Completed Basic Training at Camp Rucker, Alabama, October 1952 after arriving in August 1952. Private Bojescul also completating his AIT, then moneiviors and combat training in route to japan in 1953, with the 1 st. Cavalry Division, Infantry. There, he was awarded a Bronze Star for Valor and a Commendation Medal for Valor as well and a "CIB" Combat Infantry Badge. for heriosim for his actions while in South east Asia.
Best Moment
Being brout to America and being sponcered by my brother -in-law, Staff Sergeant William John Sieren and joining the Army in White Sands New Mexico, 1952.
Worst Moment
N/A
Chain of Command
Southwest Asia
1 st. Cavalry Division
Other Memories
Going to Korea.late fall 1952 for 1 year.
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SERGEANT 3 GRADE WILLIAM JOHN SIEREN, STATIONED AT WHITE SANDS, NEW MEXICO. (BROTHER-IN-LAW) GOT ME TO ENLIST INTO THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
Best Moment
ARRIVING AT CAMP RUCKER, ALABAMA TO START A NEW LIFE IN THE U.S. ARMY.
Worst Moment
HEAT AND HUDIMITY.
Chain of Command 1st Battalion, 136th Infantry Regiment
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GRADUATATION, SEPTEMBER 1952, PCS TO AIT.
Criteria The Army of Occupation Medal is a military award of the United States military which was established by the United States War Department on 5 April 1946. The medal was created in the aftermath of the ... The Army of Occupation Medal is a military award of the United States military which was established by the United States War Department on 5 April 1946. The medal was created in the aftermath of the Second World War to recognize those who had performed occupation service in either Germany, Italy, Austria, or Japan. MoreHide
Comments AWARDED THE OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH THE JAPAN BAR, TO PFC ADRIAN BOJESCUL FOR SERVICE WHILE STATIONED IN SOUTH WEST ASIA. JAPAN, FROM 1952 THRU 1955. The San Francisco Peace Treaty, signed on Septembe... AWARDED THE OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH THE JAPAN BAR, TO PFC ADRIAN BOJESCUL FOR SERVICE WHILE STATIONED IN SOUTH WEST ASIA. JAPAN, FROM 1952 THRU 1955. The San Francisco Peace Treaty, signed on September 8, 1951, marked the end of the Allied occupation, and when it went into effect on April 28, 1952, Japan was once again an independent state (with the exceptions of Okinawa, which remained under U.S. control until 1972, and Iwo Jima, which remained under US control until 1968). Even though some 31,000 U.S. military personnel remain in Japan today, they are there at the invitation of the Japanese government under the terms of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan (1960) and not as an occupying force. (JAPAN). MoreHide
MY TROOPS & BROTHER-IN-LAW, RETIRED SSGT. WILLIAM J. SIEREN.
RETIRING TO SAN ANTONIO TEXAS.
BECOMING A CIVILIAN.
GOING TO CHANGE CAREER FIELDS, LEARN SOMETHING NEW. Will start a new career, school and go fishing.
MOVING TO SAN ANTONIO TEXAS TO BE NEAR SISTER & BROTHER-IN-LAW'S FAMILY.