Cpl.
WAHLSTEN, BRUCE R.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Bruce R. Wahlsten
(2313619), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 1st Tank Battalion,
1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 21, 1969. By
his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty
in the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal Wahlsten upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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