Marine Corps Vietnam Tankers Historical Foundation©
Marine Corps Vietnam-era Tankers and Ontosmen Have Made History.
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Sgt. CECIL, RICHARD D. Synopsis: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Richard D. Cecil (1127963), Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, 3d Tank Battalion, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on May 20, 1966. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Sergeant Cecil upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. Home Town: San Diego, California |