Sauceman

Campaign: ChelteNam

CHARACTER DOSSIER // SERVICE RECORD

United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Section NCO

Record of service

Rank history, operations served, injuries, medals and commendations.

Sergeant

Promoted on 8 Mar 2024

OperationParticipated in operation

8 Mar 2024

Operation: Op Oblong Cartoon - Sar Mission 1: rescue a pilot from a crash site NW of Lang Voi while clearing a hostile village and avoiding massive Chelt flak sites. Sar Mission 2: 2 seater down in the village of Hinlap but a large Chelt force is pushing from the north. One catch, 100+ enemy are hot on your heels and the air is getting spicy. Go get our boys!

Medal: Vietnam Service Medal

Medal: Vietnam Campaign Medal

Medal: National Defense Service Medal

OperationParticipated in operation

10 Mar 2024

Operation: Op Upright Chaplain - Part 1: Deployed to recover the crew of a crashed A-6 Intruder around 120 094 - that had fallen prey to a flak trap on the hilltop at 110 100. Both pilots recovered, two aircraft lost to flak. Part 2: Deployed to recover the single pilot of an F-100D that had crashed near Kok at 086 029. Pilot recovered but unlucky hits knocked out three Jolly Green rescue helicopters, forcing Endgame Red to extract by armoured convoy via Lag Bou.

Commendation: New Sarge is settling in well. Keeping the LT in hand, and actuating his orders to the squad to get us moving effectively and keeping us together. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

17 Mar 2024

Operation: Op Tofu Wafer - Insert by air at grid 031055, where three LZs had been cleared by COMMANDO VAULT drops, defend the area against Chelt assaults and construct a firebase. It'll be fine.

Medal: Navy and Marine Corps Medal

Reason: For effective independent control of a half-platoon when operational requirements mandated a split of the unit, executing command's intent without requiring further intervention beyond instructions, and checking in proactively after assaults to ensure that the other squad was still intact and did not require assistance during Operation Tofu Wafer. (by Admin)

Commendation: The geography of this mission meant that EGR had to be split into two largely independent fireteams to guard the north and south ends of the LZ, with Lt Havercruft taking the South and Sgt Sauceman the North. Sauceman was the consummate NCO, maintaining her squad's cohesion and efficiency, executing the Lt's intent without requiring further intervention beyond instructions, and checking in proactively after assaults on the South to ensure that the South squad was still intact and did not require assistance. Very smoothly executed. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

24 Mar 2024

Operation: Op Chartreuse Flute - A sweep-and-clear patrol looking for Chelt radio equipment in the box from 0807 to 1010, remaining west of the river. Two radio units found in Chelt positions, and destroyed.

OperationParticipated in operation

29 Mar 2024

Operation: Op Super Directive - Insert (hur hur hur) in the North of North ChelteNam, to extract Mystic Badger from one of three enemy POW camps.

Commendation: Sauceman kept her squad moving, maintaining momentum and retaining the initiative in an operation where that was critical. Her excellent situational awareness and handling of the squad was absolutely instrumental to mission success. It is notable that the only casualty taken had disobeyed her orders and wandered into an artillery beaten zone. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

31 Mar 2024

Operation: Op Medical Pigeon - 1) Duty as Embassy Marines in Saigon as the genuine articles were stuck TDY in Pleiku. The ambassador survived. 2) SAR north of Bru. The pilot was successfully recovered, despite the platoon getting surrounded by Chelt Cong forces.

OperationParticipated in operation

5 Apr 2024

Operation: Op Sensible Monkey - Escort a truck of supplies from Dak Pek base to Outpost Planck along the primary, but heavily ambush prone, road route.

Medal: Mentioned in Despatches

Reason: For courage and bravery in a desperate hand to hand fight with a Chelt sapper during the defence of the medical station in Operation Sensible Monkey. (by Admin)

Commendation: For courage and bravery being in hand to hand combat with a chelt wealding an RPG - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

7 Apr 2024

Operation: Op Swinging Sweetshop - Patrol the area over the river to the east, of Dak Pek base, identify and prosecute mortar, rocket and machine gun sites.

Medal: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation

Reason: For leading numerous direct squad assaults on prepared enemy positions, nullifying most of the enemy artillery assets in the area during a single long range patrol with minimal assets and maintaining squad cohesion in difficult terrain under direct and indirect fire during Operation Swinging Sweetshop. (by Admin)

Commendation: Leading numerous direct squad assaults on prepared enemy positions during a single patrol, nullifying most of the enemy artillery assets in the area during a single long range patrol with minimal assets. Maintaining squad cohesion through difficult terrain under enemy fire (direct and indirect). - by Admin

Commendation: Sgt planned out the operation and clearly defined objectives. Provided concise and clear orders to enable us to achieve our objectives. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

12 Apr 2024

Operation: Op Reclaim Hound - Patrol to the south of Dak Pek base, taking out any AA in the area to allow a heavy lift helo in, then mount a radio antenna on the hill near Tonk’s Doghouse and defend it from enemy attack.

Medal: Navy and Marine Corps Medal (1 Gold Star)

Reason: For maintaining the unit on task and effectively completion the mission despite lack of higher command during Operation Reclaim Hound. (by Admin)

Commendation: Sauceman continues an excellent leader, this time leading the platoon in the absense of the platoon commander, as well as continuing to execute her responsibilities as SNCO. - by Admin

Commendation: Crushed the leadership game - kept the team together and moving. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

14 Apr 2024

Operation: Op Required Bullying - 1) SAR in Dak Pek region. F111 down east of Torpex’s Crater. Survival pod failed to separate, one pilot body recovered killed on impact. Second plot recovere alive but killed by intense enemy fire en route to pickup. 2) SAR in Dak Pek region. A4 down SW of Claymore’s Crossing. Pilot recovered from parachute point alive. Evac helicopter disabled by fire at the LZ but successfully autorotated 1km N of LZ. Second evac helicopter returned to base with all hands.

OperationParticipated in operation

26 Apr 2024

Operation: Op Breaking Begonia - Deployed to a village deep in the jungle to provide defence against potential Chelt Cong saboteurs, Endgame Red found themselves mixed up in some sort of MACV-SOG operation in which vast numbers of insurgents were determined to overrun the small settlement and eliminate the special operations force there. Eventually, the SF group evacuated the village and Endgame Red were free to make their own way to an LZ to escape the encircling Cheltenamese forces.

OperationParticipated in operation

28 Apr 2024

Operation: Op Interior Veranda - Endgame Red search the towns and villages of the Son Bin Tanh region for a covert political operative known as 'the elusive Gary', working with a detailed description: a red headband, black pajamas, and aviator shades. Finally cornering their target in a strongly defended village, the HVT was captured and successfully extracted back to base. Reports that a person was seen falling from a USMC helicopter earlier in the mission are being strongly denied by all parties on the operation.

OperationParticipated in operation

10 May 2024

Operation: Op Remembering Lasagna - Endgame Red provide heavy vehicle support to USMC troops defending a town and river crossing south of the Song Bin Tanh airbase. Under sustained assault and artillery bombardment, the local Chelt Cong having emptied their hidden arsenals of stolen heavy equipment in an attempt to deal a heavy blow to South Cheltnamese democracy in the region, the tank platoon and infantry were forced to pull back to reconsolidated, before assaulting back across the river after putting in airstrikes to retake the town. While losses were high, Chelt Cong insurgent activity in the region will be severely curtailed for some time to come.

Medal: Mentioned in Despatches x2

Reason: For providing effective infantry screening of the armoured units, coordinating foot infantry to clear out dug in enemy AT threats with minimal support while assaulting and clearing buildings as armoured vehicles exchanged fire between and through the areas she and her force were clearing during Operation Remembering Lasagna. (by Admin)

Commendation: Provided infantry screening of the armoured units, coordinated foot infantry to clear out dug in enemy AT threats with minimal support. Assaulting and clearing buildings as armoured vehicles exchanged fire between and through the areas she and her force were clearing. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

12 May 2024

Operation: Op Splitting Chopsticks - Endgame Red were dispatched on a standard helicopter airmobile assault with gunship cover to seek and destroy a Chelt Cong resupply and consolidation encampment believed to be in a jungle village in the vicinity of Nui Can Tho. Heavy bombs were deployed from C113s to prepare an LZ so as to ensure the element of surprise. Endgame Red successfully destroyed the encampment despite some stiff resistance, but a resupply aircraft was shot down during the operation. Endgame Red successfully recovered the pilot alive from the crash site, although the copilot and crew chief were killed during the crash landing. The unit fought their way to another LZ after their first extraction chopper was downed due to a combination of enemy fire and pilot error. The chopper pilot was also retrieved and both pilots were successfully recovered back to SBT Airbase.

OperationParticipated in operation

31 May 2024

Operation: Op Estimating Media - Take a long route round to an obs point, spot the tanks, and get home. Keep the 16 year old alive.

Medal: Bronze Star Medal

Reason: For fearlessly attacking a heavily defended enemy mechanised base, pressing the assault despite suffering multiple wounds and receiving heavy casualties during Operation Estimating Media. (by Admin)

Commendation: Navigated their team to correct position through a series of enemy blocking positions. Attacking a heavily defended enemy mechanised base in order to blunt enemy responses to the wider mission and battle space. Confusion sown by this action took pressure of main mission and allowed EGR to gain the correct vantage point with minimal fear of enemy armoured forces assaulting the hill as they were still recovering from earlier assault on their main base. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

2 Jun 2024

Operation: Op Finding Dolly - Booked for a morale-raising USO performance, Dolly Parton arrived in the northern parts of South ChelteNam on an unfortunate weekend: that of the yearly national North Cheltenamese Dolly Parton Impersonation Contest - for the zider-drinking foe also loves Country and Western music. Landing unwittingly at the wrong village - on the North Cheltenamese side of the border - and beginning her performance to entirely the wrong audience, it was only a matter of time before the North Chelt realised they had in their grasp a hostage that would totally neuter America's will to continue the conflict. This national icon could not be lost, and so Endgame Red were infiltrated into North ChelteNam disguised as another impersonator group, to search out the five contest locations and retrieve the Real Dolly Parton. The mission was successful, although according to the new official history of the ChelteNam war, the conflict intensified once the North Chelt were able to allege that the USA attempted to use several groups of Dolly Parton impersonators to assassinate Ho Cheese Min.

Medal: Mentioned in Despatches x3

Reason: For remaining local to a hostile LZ at great personal risk in an attempt to engage and destroy a high value target known to be operating in the AO, and while this was ultimately unsuccessful, the damage to morale and the confidence of enemy leadership must not be discounted as Sgt Sauceman helped demonstrate that the Corps is willing to enact His will, any time, any place (subject to daylight hours and reasonable visibility in a defined AO above ground level) during Operation Finding Dolly. (by Admin)

Commendation: Ably navigating our little convoy through the back lanes of North Cheltenham. - by Admin

Commendation: Actually knew where ERG was an navigated the team through enemy held territory to a series of objectives with a clear plan, as directed by her superior officer of course. Sgt coordinated movement and kept ERG elements from maneuvering into densely held enemy areas outside of mission brief. - by Admin

Commendation: During the extraction operation it became known that a high value target was operating in the AO. At great personal risk the Sargent remained local to a hostile LZ in an attempt to engage and destroy the HVT. While this was ultimately unsuccessful, the damage to morale and the confidence of enemy leadership must not be discounted as Sauceman helped demonstrate that the Corps is willing to enact His will, any time, any place (subject to daylight hours in a defined AO). Further to this, and less of a specific commendation more of a general comment, it could often be easy to take the Sargent's humble leadership style for granted, which would be a grave mistake. The Sargent's dogmatic and tactical approach demonstrates the true values of the Corps and exemplifies 'Semper Fidelis'. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

7 Jun 2024

Operation: Op Bridgerton Rising - Bridge building. In the dark. In the rain. Under autocannon fire. Whilst surrounded by bastards. Using a few shovels and a wheelbarrow.

OperationParticipated in operation

16 Jun 2024

Operation: Op Speeding Sickness - 2 x SAR in the vicinity of OP Pyle. 1 x F-100 Super Soaker, pilot recovered. 1 x something with two seats (2 A-1 Skyraiders, you heathens - Scatter), both pilots (even Jeremy) recovered.

Commendation: Incredable Leadership - by Admin

Commendation: With decisive orders and prompt action kept the squad together and on task despite numerous enemy. Actions kept the unit going despite at one point severe casualties from artillery, and resulted in the rescue of all downed pilots. - by Admin

Commendation: Clearly defined instructions leading to two sucessful SAR extractions. Good Work. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

21 Jun 2024

Operation: Op Required Sandwich - Rescue the astronauts, find the microfilm, and then save Space-o the Wonder Dog.

MedalMedal awarded

21 Jun 2024

Operation: Op Required Sandwich - Rescue the astronauts, find the microfilm, and then save Space-o the Wonder Dog.

Medal: Purple Heart

OperationParticipated in operation

23 Jun 2024

Operation: Op Normal Turf - Rescue Space-o the space dog!

Medal: Navy and Marine Corps Medal (2 Gold Stars)

Reason: For excellent leadership in some very difficult tactical situations, particularly in holding the squad together when pinned by enemy infantry, with IDF on the way and significant casualties, maintaining its cohesion and ensuring the unit was able to recover and reorganise for mission success during Operation Normal Turf. (by Admin)

Commendation: Excellent leadership in some very difficult tactical situations. Several times, when the squad was pinned by enemy infantry, with IDF on the way and significant casualties, Sauceman held the squad together and maintained its cohesion. Absolutely pivotal to mission success. - by Admin

Commendation: Rapid search and recovery resulted in less serious casualties after position briefly overrun by enemy tank. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

30 Jun 2024

Operation: Op Pinching Temp - Rescue Banjo Charlie, Archprelate of the Gurning Buddists, from the religious site near Ket Thuc where PAVN troops have seized control in order to institute religious repression of the faith. He is of great value to the cause of freedom if successfully recovered to the US to form an element of the evergrowing North Cheltenam dissident movement.

Medal: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation (1 Gold Star)

Reason: For holding the squad together in a dynamic and challenging situation while under enormous pressure and vigorously participating in ongoing firefights, allowing the unit to cover a large search area and complete the mission while severely outnumbered and outgunned during Operation Pinching Temp. (by Admin)

Commendation: Sgt Sauceman held the squad together in a dynamic and challenging situation while under enormous pressure and kept her cool while doing so. Hearing her reassuring voice over comms helped keep Endgame Red focused and functional at all times, allowing them to cover a large search area and complete the mission while severely outnumbered and outgunned. - by Admin

Commendation: Sauceman continues an excellent platoon leader. With Lt Havercruft experiencing frequent comms difficulties, Sauceman had everything under control, keeping the squad moving together and rapidly making good command decisions throughout a challenging mission. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

5 Jul 2024

Operation: Op Handmade Pretzel - To the west of Pleiku Airfield is Patrol Base Syncopated Weasel. Intel reports there are 6 rock bases in use by the Chelt in it's vicinity. Some one has to go clear them, and that someone is Endgame Red.

Commendation: Tracked down and led us to rocks. Many rocks. Slump thinks rocks good. - by Admin

MedalMedal awarded

5 Jul 2024

Medal: Purple Heart (1 Gold Star)

OperationParticipated in operation

14 Jul 2024

Operation: Op Informal Puzzle - Deliver BBQ to troops engaged in various engagements in the proximity of Maxwell Field

OperationParticipated in operation

19 Jul 2024

Operation: Op Old Dingo - SAR mission. 3x aircrew and 1x press VIP to rescue. 2x aircrew and 1x press VIP survive. Hoorah Marines!

Medal: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation (2 Gold Stars)

Reason: POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED Star to their Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V (NMCCM-V) for displaying aggression, accuracy, and a significantly higher than usual kill count during rescue operations as part of Operation Old Dingo. (by Admin)

Commendation: For getting all the Kills! Well lead Sargent - by Admin

Staff Sergeant

Promoted on 21 Jul 2024

OperationParticipated in operation

21 Jul 2024

Operation: Op Danger Knees - Act as spearpoint for the marines advance from Bai Bien Dep into the mainland of CheltNam towards Kro Sang, and clear the road to enable the tanks to move Onward!

OperationParticipated in operation

26 Jul 2024

Operation: Op Gravy Den - The Battle for Hill 119, pre-empting the assault on the Plain of Jars.

OperationParticipated in operation

28 Jul 2024

Operation: Op Torn Vote - Continuing the assault towards the plain of jars, Endgame Red are tasked with pushing East to take and hold Nga Tu while reinforcements are brought up, then press the attack onwards when support arrives.

OperationParticipated in operation

11 Aug 2024

Operation: Op Astrologer Silence - Push the right flank of the plain of jars, taking the hills which overlook the route of advance. Following this, escort friendly armor and sweep West to secure a vital line of communication. Hold salient against enemy assault from the North, East, and South in order to enable follow on forces to secure additional positions.

OperationParticipated in operation

16 Aug 2024

Operation: Op Weeping Ring - Garrison the fire base at Khe Gio through a series of North Chelt assaults over several days. Then, move up to the west to retake the village of Lang Mau and the river crossing beyond.

OperationParticipated in operation

1 Sep 2024

Operation: Op Lawn Preserver - Take a convoy of highly explosive crates and a fully fuelled tanker to the forward base.

Medal: Mentioned in Despatches x4

Reason: POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED Mention in Dispatches (MID) for leading multiple attacks on prepared enemy stopping points to clear the way for the oncoming convoy without loss of any supply vehicles during Operation Lawn Preserver. (by Admin)

Commendation: Maintained squad cohesion throughout the mission, resulting in all supply vehicles arriving safely at target location. Sauceman led several attacks on prepared enemy stopping positions with limited manpower, clearing the way for the convoy. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

6 Sep 2024

Operation: Op Pitch Trunks - Assault the old palace at Beaulieu. And dysentery. Don't forget the dysentery.

OperationParticipated in operation

8 Sep 2024

Operation: Op Knowing Bronco - Find Old Ben and retrieve his intelligence. No, not venerable Ben, elderly Ben, ancient Ben or Gentle Ben.

Commendation: Was on top of keeping the team moving, and helped massage people into the right direction even during chaos tonight! - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

15 Sep 2024

Operation: Op Weak Fellow - Operation to locate and destroy enemy valley base in mountains NW of Ninh Tho

Medal: Bronze Star Medal (1 Gold Star)

Reason: POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED Star to their Bronze Star Medal (BSM) for leading a scratch built breaching team into an enemy held rock bunker to establish a secure location in the middle of an ongoing and chaotic base assault, then effecting a textbook withdrawal from the burning compound after achieving the operational objectives in the face of heavy enemy defences during Operation Weak Fellow. (by Admin)

Commendation: Led a scratch breaching team into an enemy held rock bunker and whilst sustaining numerous wounds kept the clearing operation on target and, once the complex was cleared, effected a textbook withdrawal from the burning, exploding compound. - by Admin

OperationParticipated in operation

20 Sep 2024

Operation: Op Hydrant Delight - Drive the mortars around, set them up, perform the fire missions, and get out. What could go wrong?

Status: Dead