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ealex
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This PUC is dated 1 Sept 65 to 24 April 67. There is another one dated 6 June - 15 Sept 67 that I don't have.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the

PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION to the FIRST MARINE AIRCRAFT WING
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty in
action against the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong forces in the
Republic of Vietnam from 11 May 1965 to 15 September 1967. Throughout
this period, the First Marine Aircraft Wing, operating in I and II Corps
tactical zones of the Republic of Vietnam, North Vietnam, and adjacent
waters, sought out and destroyed determined enemy forces and provided.
combat air support to ground forces of the Free World and the Republic
of Vietnam. Participating in 195 major operations, and, thousands of
other attacks, the Wing continuously and aggressively carried the battle
to the elusive enemy in bitterly contested actions. Operations such as
DOUBLE EAGLE, HARVEST MOON, STARLITE, HASTINGS. PRAIRE,
UNION, HICKORY, COCHISE, and SWIFT, reflect the high degree of
superior airmanship, valor, devotion to duty and professionalism
exhibited by personnel of the Wing. Although heavily committed to
increased combat operations, the Wing developed and. successfully
employed new weapons, tactics, and procedures against the hard-core
communist forces with gratifying results. Through the aggressive, actions
of the Wing, military and political victories were denied the insurgent
communist forces, thereby providing a more stable atmosphere for the
legally constituted Government of the Republic of Vietnam, The
establishment, and logistical support of many separate airfields through-
out the I Corps tactical zone and the vital air supply support provided
the III Marine Amphibious Force and its allied ground forces, was a
tribute to the resourcefulness and determination of the Wing. This
dependable support was provided under the most trying and difficult
combat conditions. Flying in fair weather and foul, against a fanatical,
well-armed enemy, the uncommon courage and intrepidity of the Marine
pilots and supporting Wing personnel, acting in a concerted team effort,
contributed to another glorious chapter in an already illustrious history.
The valor, devotion to duty, aggressive spirit, professionalism, and
ingenuity of the entire First Marine Aircraft wing in battle against a
well trained, dangerous, and determined enemy, reflected the highest
degree of heroism and exemplary performance, and were in keeping
with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States
Naval Service.

/s/ LYNDON B. JOHNSON

Ed Alexander

 
Posted : 2003-06-18 16:57
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