MUSIC OF THE VIETNAM WAR

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com On November 18, 1967, Private First Class Sammy Davis, wounded and under intense enemy fire, crossed a river to rescue three wounded soldiers near Cai Lay, Vietnam. On November 19, 1968, Davis received the Medal of Honor. The footage from that day as well as Davis's citation were used as source materials for the film Forrest Gump. Read more about Davis and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: Sammy Davis, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOWBw7muH9M

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com Retired Army Sergeant (First Class) Melvin Morris received the distinguished 'Medal of Honor' -- the highest military honor -- for his heroics during the Vietnam War. In September 1969, Morris led an advance across enemy lines near Chi Lang, Vietnam, to retrieve a fallen comrade and keep sensitive documents from falling into enemy hands. He single-handedly destroyed an enemy force that had pinned his battalion from a series of bunkers. He was shot three times, including once in the chest, but did not stop until he reached relative safety with the American casualty. Decades would pass from his action in Vietnam until he was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Obama in 2014, the only living African American hero of the men known as the 'Valor 24', who received the military's highest honor following a lengthy review of their actions in previous wars. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch more stories of service and

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com In March 1968, Captain Paul Bucha personally directed the successful defense of his besieged unit near Phuoc Vinh, South Vietnam, until they could safely withdraw. He received the Medal of Honor on May 14, 1970. Read more about Bucha and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: Paul Bucha, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfAU-qgw0_E

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com For educational purposes only. **For those who are having trouble understanding, this speech was given, as the title suggests, in 1991. While it is true that Reagan was not president in 1991, that portion of the video is simply the citation and presentation of the MOH to MSG Benavidez which was played to introduce him to the stage prior to the speech. Notice a few things that should help clarify: During the citation, the setting is outside. During the speech, it is inside. During the citation, MSG Benavidez is wearing his full Class A uniform including his beret. During the speech, he is downgraded to a Class B uniform (no jacket) and is not wearing his beret. During the citation, President Regan is present. During the speech, he is not. The reason for all of these massive and obvious differences is that the speech was not given in 1981 when Regan was president. It was, again and exactly as stated in the title, given a decade later. In 1991.

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com Staff Sergeant Jon Cavaiani organized and led an aggressive defense when his force came under fierce attack near Khe Sanh, South Vietnam, on June 4-5, 1971. He evaded capture for 11 days, but was eventually taken as a POW. When he was released in 1973, he heard that he had been recommended for the Medal of Honor. It was awarded to him on December 12, 1974. Read more about Cavaiani and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: Jon Cavaiani, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bRsvw4IdiE

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com Despite serious wounds, on December 28, 1968, Sergeant First Class Robert Howard directed his Special Forces troops against a superior enemy force in South Vietnam. Howard received the Medal of Honor from President Nixon on March 2, 1971. Read more about Howard and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: Robert Howard, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM_WR7E1M_A