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

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us capture more incredible stories: http://americanveteranscenter.org/donations Gary Littrell is a US Army veteran who received a Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Vietnam War. Sfc. Littrell's Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sfc. Littrell, U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, Advisory Team 21, distinguished himself while serving as a Light Weapons Infantry Advisor with the 23d Battalion, 2nd Ranger Group, Republic of Vietnam Army, near Dak Seang. After establishing a defensive perimeter on a hill on April 4, the battalion was subjected to an intense enemy mortar attack which killed the Vietnamese commander, one adviser, and seriously wounded all the advisors except Sfc. Littrell. During the ensuing 4 days, Sfc. Littrell exhibited near superhuman endurance as he sing

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com Special Forces medic Gary Beikirch treated wounded indigenous and U.S. soldiers under intense fire in the Kontum Province, South Vietnam, on April 1, 1970. He was presented with the Medal of Honor on October 15, 1973. Read more about Beikirch and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: Gary Beikirch, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz9I0H8J7oU

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com In July 1966, Staff Sergeant John McGinty III covered a Marine withdrawal in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Although wounded, he defended the troops against an overwhelming enemy force. President Johnson presented McGinty with the Medal of Honor on March 12, 1968. Read more about McGinty and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: John McGinty, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy2OOULnuOg

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com While seriously wounded, First Lieutenant Wesley Fox led his company in a direct attack against a superior enemy force in the A Shau Valley, South Vietnam, on February 21-22, 1969. He received the Medal of Honor on March 2, 1971. Read more about Fox and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: Wesley Fox, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVBMAMBbu4

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com Among the most celebrated veterans of the Vietnam War, retired U.S. Army Colonel Bruce Crandall is best known for his actions of November 14, 1965, when he flew 22 missions in an unarmed helicopter into enemy fire to evacuate more than 70 wounded and bring ammunition and supplies to United States forces under the command of then-Colonel Hal Moore. Crandall's actions at LZ X-Ray - chronicled in the bestselling memoir from Moore and Joseph Galloway, 'We Were Soldiers Once...and Young' and the subsequent movie featuring Greg Kinnear as Crandall - were fully recognized when he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2007. Colonel Crandall is a veteran of more than 900 combat missions. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch more stories of service and sacrifice from our nation's heroes! Learn more about the American Veterans Center: http://www.americanveteranscenter.org/ Donate Here to American Veterans Center: http://americanveter

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com Trying to break through a Vietcong stranglehold near Duc Pho, South Vietnam, on April 25, 1967, Specialist Ken Stumpf charged forward to rescue three of his men pinned down by intense fire. He was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Johnson on September 19, 1968. Read more about Stumpf and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: Kenneth Stumpf, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=im8MqhULnTA

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com In November 1966, Captain Robert Foley led a fight to rescue a besieged American unit, single-handedly destroying several enemy positions near Quan Dau Tieng, South Vietnam. As a result of the recommendations of his soldiers, Foley was awarded the Medal of Honor on May 1, 1968. Read more about Foley and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: Robert Foley, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp1Q-2hGO_A

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com On November 9, 1967, First Lieutenant James Taylor pulled wounded men from exploding vehicles while establishing an evacuation site and a resupply effort near Que Son, South Vietnam. Taylor was awarded the Medal of Honor on November 19, 1968. Read more about Taylor and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: James Taylor, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Igv2hFQKk

HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com This is the full hour long interview with Army SF CIA asset Drew Dix. He recounts the days long action which he won the medal of honor. The video starts after a few seconds of color adjustment. If you like this video or channel please subscribe and like! Also, if there's a particular topic or era you'd like to see, just comment and I'll search my archives for as many videos as I can find. I try to post everday so keep coming back or turn on notifications! #GreenBeret #Tet #MedalofHonor - By: History Is Back Title: Medal of Honor Rescue Mission Green Beret Drew Dix Vietnam War Tet Offensive Combat Vet Interview Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkhxLlEJJeg