2nd Lt. YEOMAN, RICHARD J.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure
in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Richard J. Yeoman (0-94376),
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, 1st Tank Battalion,
1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 15, 1967. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Second Lieutenant Yeoman upheld the
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service. Home Town:
Sparks, Nevada
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