Criteria The U.S. Navy has issued two marksmanship ribbons: the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon and Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, since 1920. The pistol ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the B... The U.S. Navy has issued two marksmanship ribbons: the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon and Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, since 1920. The pistol ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the Beretta 9mm pistol, while the rifle ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the M14 and M16 assault rifle variants. The Navy issues the marksmanship ribbon in three levels, that of Marksman, Sharpshooter, and Expert. The basic ribbon is awarded for the Marksman level while the specific Marksmanship Device is awarded for qualification as a Sharpshooter or Expert. Those receiving an Expert qualification receive the Marksmanship Medal, in addition to the Marksmanship Ribbon. MoreHide
Worst Moment
Surviving Typhoon Pamila, one of the worst storms to hit Guam in 20 years (at that time). Juat about wrecked the entire island.
Other Memories
Participating in "Operation Newlife" in 1975, careing for the influx of thousands of South Vietnamese refugees after their country fell to the communist North Vietnamese.
Criteria The Humanitarian Service Medal is an individual award, presented to individuals who are physically present at the site of immediate relief and who directly contribute to and influence the humanitarian... The Humanitarian Service Medal is an individual award, presented to individuals who are physically present at the site of immediate relief and who directly contribute to and influence the humanitarian action. The Humanitarian Service Medal is only awarded for service during the identified "period of immediate relief;" eligibility for the Humanitarian Service Medal terminates once (if) the humanitarian action evolves into an "established ongoing operation beyond the initial emergency condition." MoreHide
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FOR OPERATION NEW LIFE, GUAM, MI, 1975
Other Memories
I was the POIC of the Medical Photography Laboratory, Great Lakes, Naval Hospital. We photodocumented surgical operations, autopsies, other medical proceedures. Alsdo process/printed black & white film/paper color negatives/slides, etc.
Other Memories
student undergoing training as a biomedical photographer, back then we just called it medical photogrpahy school. Intense study of all aspects of photography: use of most types of cameras, film processing printing, public relations/copy/slide production. Medical aspects of photography" surgical/autopsy/macro/clinical.
Criteria This ribbon is awarded to officers and enlisted personnel of the Navy, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps, and Marine Corps Reserve for 12 months consecutive or accumulated duty at overseas shore-based duty ... This ribbon is awarded to officers and enlisted personnel of the Navy, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps, and Marine Corps Reserve for 12 months consecutive or accumulated duty at overseas shore-based duty stations. Each Service has distinct criteria that delineates eligibility; Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps units follow Marine Corps policy, and vice-versa. MoreHide
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OVERSEAS SERVICE WITH FLEET MARINE FORCES.
Best Moment
Boarding the "Freedom Bird" in Da Nang with my travel orders back to the world. Dec. 17, 1969.
Worst Moment
Three worst moments actually 1. My first firefight in combat 2. the day I was wounded, 24 Jan. 69 3. The day my platoon Cmdr (F.A. Hartman) was KIA 25 April 1969
Chain of Command
Capt. Satterfield, USMC Charlie Company CO "Charlie-six"
F. A Hartman, 2nd Lt. USMC 1st Pltn. Cmdr. "One Actual"
Other Memories
Trying to stay awake on countless night ambushes out in the Arizona territory near An Hoa. Receiving incoming NVA 122mm rocket fire on our base camp. Treating my first serious combat casualty.(this Marine was totaly f@@ked up!) Eating nothing but C-rations for endless months, and drinking yuky rice paddy water.
1968 - 1969
Purple Heart
Criteria The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, kill... The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, killed, or who has died or may die of wounds received in armed combat or as a result of an act of international terrorism. MoreHide
Criteria The Combat Action Ribbon is a personal decoration awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (when operating under the control of the Navy) in the grade of captain (or colonel in th... The Combat Action Ribbon is a personal decoration awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (when operating under the control of the Navy) in the grade of captain (or colonel in the Marine Corps) and below who have actively participated in ground or surface combat. MoreHide
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AWARDED FOR COMBAT ACTION WITH 1ST BN. 5 MAR REG., 1ST MARDIV. 1969, REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
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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FOR SERVICE WITH 1BN, 5 MAR REG., 1ST MARDIV. RVN 1969
Criteria Awarded by the Vietnam Government to military personnel who have accomplished deeds of valor or displayed heroic conduct while fighting the enemy and have been cited individually at the regiment, brig... Awarded by the Vietnam Government to military personnel who have accomplished deeds of valor or displayed heroic conduct while fighting the enemy and have been cited individually at the regiment, brigade, division, corps, or armed forces level. MoreHide
Criteria This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: 1. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73; or 2. Served outside the geographical l... This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: 1. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73; or 2. Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces for an aggregate of six months. Only members of the Armed Forces of the United States who meet the criteria established for the AFEM (Vietnam) or Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service required are considered to have contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces; or 3. Did not complete the length of service required in item (1) or (2) above, but who, during wartime, were: a. Wounded by the enemy (in a military action); b. Captured by the enemy during action or in the line of duty, but later rescued or released; or c. Killed in action or in the line of duty; or 4. Were assigned in Vietnam on 28 Jan 73, and who served a minimum of 60 calendar days in Vietnam during the period 29 Jan 73 to 28 Mar 73. MoreHide
Description Dec 6 – Mar 9 1969; 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines and 2nd and 3Dec 6 – Mar 9 1969; 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines and 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 26th Marines operation to clear the An Hoa Basin, neutralize NVA Base Area 112 and develop Fire Support Bases to interdict NVA infiltration routes leading from the Laotian border in the An Hoa Basin.
Operation Taylor Common was a search and destroy operation conducted by Task Force Yankee, a task organized force of the 1st Marine Division, during the Vietnam War from 6 December 1968 to 9 March 1969. The objective was to clear the An Hoa Basin, neutralize the North Vietnamese Army's Base Area 112 and develop Fire Support Bases (FSBs) to interdict Communist infiltration routes leading from the Laotian border.
151 US Marines were killed and 1,324 wounded. They reported 1,398 Vietnamese were killed and took 29 POW. One Marine, Lance Corporal William R. Prom, was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during Taylor Common.... More
Memories Receiving incoming NVA 122mm rockets at the Marine combat support base of An Hoa.
I was wounded duriReceiving incoming NVA 122mm rockets at the Marine combat support base of An Hoa.
I was wounded during a combat action while my platoon was working road sweep security (mine clearing) on the MSR from An Hoa to Liberty Bridge - 24 Jan. 69. ... More
Description This Campaign period was from 9 June to 31 October 1969. In the Mekong Delta proper, Swift boat, PBR, riverine assault craft, SEAL, and Vietnamese ground units struck at the Viet Cong in their formerThis Campaign period was from 9 June to 31 October 1969. In the Mekong Delta proper, Swift boat, PBR, riverine assault craft, SEAL, and Vietnamese ground units struck at the Viet Cong in their former strongholds, which included the Ca Mau Peninsula, the U Minh Forest, and the islands of the broad Mekong River system.
After raiding and harassing operations like Silver Mace II, the combined navies often deployed forces to secure a more permanent Vietnamese government presence in vital areas. In June 1969, for example, the U.S. Navy anchored a mobile pontoon base in the middle of the Ca Mau region's Cua Lon River. This operation, labelled Sea Float, was made difficult by heavy Viet Cong opposition, strong river currents, and the distance to logistic support facilities. Still, Sea Float denied the enemy a safe haven even in this isolated corner of the delta. The allies further threatened the Communist "rear" area in September when they set up patrols on the Ong Doc, a river bordering the dense and isolated U Minh area. Staging from an advance tactical support base at the river's mouth, U.S. and Vietnamese PBRs of Operation Breezy Cove repeatedly intercepted and destroyed enemy supply parties crossing the waterway.
By October 1969, one year after the start of the SEALORDS campaign, Communist military forces in the Mekong Delta were under heavy pressure. The successive border interdiction barriers delayed and disrupted the enemy's resupply and troop replacement from Cambodia. The raiding operations hit vulnerable base areas and the Sea Float deployment put allied forces deep into what had been a Viet Cong sanctuary. In addition, American and Vietnamese forces captured or destroyed over 500 tons of enemy weapons, ammunition, food, medicines, and other supplies. Furthermore, 3,000 Communist soldiers were killed and 300 were captured at a cost of 186 allied men killed and 1,451 wounded.... More
People You Remember
F.A. HARTMAN JR. 2ND LT. USMC KIA 25 APRIL 1969 QUANG NAM PROV. RVN
My 1st. platoon commander.
Memories I served as a 1st platoon corpsman, Charlie Company, 1st. Bn. 5th Marine Reg. Dec. 68 - July 69. QuangI served as a 1st platoon corpsman, Charlie Company, 1st. Bn. 5th Marine Reg. Dec. 68 - July 69. Quang Nam Prov. RVN.... More
Other Memories
The medical dispensary was a quonset-type building. We were almost like a medical independent unit, had our own little radiology/dental/laboratory/surgical/patient ward/departments. We numbered 3-HN'S, 3- HM3'S, 2-HM1'S, 2-CPO'S, & 2 Medical Corps Officers. Also 2 Dental techs & 1 Dental officer.
Best Moment
Graduation from Field Med School, 6.DEC. 1968
Worst Moment
Receiving my travel orders to Fleet Marine Forces, Vietnam, on the same day. I was now going to become a member of the "ooh-rhaa, Semper Fi" Jarhead society.
Other Memories
I was assigned to the medical sickbay, at the Naval accademy, Bancroft Hall. We treated sick/injured Naval Midshipmen who didn't require treatment at the main Naval Hospital. This sickbay was a real "Spit & Polish" place, had to wear a dress uniform every day because of the dignitaries/politicians who often visited the sickbay, inquiring after a a sick midshipmen.
Other Memories
This was my first duty station after graduation from basic Hospital Corps School. I did my ward (coolie) duty in this hospital, mostly on the Midshipmen's ward and geriatrics (old farts) wards.
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. 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
Worst Moment
Listening to a lecture on something called the FMF (Fleet Marine Forces). This is when I discovered that navy corpsmen could be assigned to Marine combat units.
Other Memories
At that time the classrooms for Hosptial Corpsman were situated in what was known as the Hospital annex, a series of old wooden buildings (left over from WW11). just a few blocks south of the main Hospital. No air conditioning, there were really hot in the summer.
We ate the noon meal at the mainside messhall, buses picked us up but we had to march back (in formation) to the corps school.
Going on weekend liberties to downtown Chicago. Spending evenings at the "RATHSKELLER" the on-base special services/movie theater/ restaurant/club. We were required to get haircuts about every two weeks, our class marched in formation down the street to the base barber shop.
Surviving Typhoon Pamila, one of the worst storms to hit Guam in 20 years (at that time).
Juat about wrecked the entire island.
Participating in "Operation Newlife" in 1975,
careing for the influx of thousands of South Vietnamese refugees after their country fell to the communist North Vietnamese.