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 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 Become an AVC Patreon member to receive exclusive content and perks. This funding goes directly into helping us capture more incredible stories with our nation's veterans: http://patreon.com/americanveteranscenter 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

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