Operation Upright Chaplain

Campaign: ChelteNam · Sun 10 Mar 2024

OPERATION RECORD // AFTER ACTION REPORT

Operation Summary

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.

Medals

Bronze Star Medal
Reason: For recovery of a pilot from a crash site under heavy fire, single-handed escorting the pilot successfully back through enemy lines to link up with the remainder of the unit who were bogged down in a lower part of the valley during Operation Upright Chaplain. (by Admin)
Mentioned in Despatches
Reason: For carrying a wounded teammate to evac chopper under heavy fire, at points having to pause her duties and engage in a fire fight with the pursuing enemy while co-ordinating air pickups due to team medics being incapacitated during Operation Upright Chaplain. (by Admin)
Mentioned in Despatches
Reason: For outstanding medical support and casualty recovery during Operation Upright Chaplain. (by Admin)
Mentioned in Despatches
Reason: For recovery of an unconscious Sgt Sauceman across an overwatched and suppressed paddy field and supporting medics with casevac during Operation Upright Chaplain. (by Admin)
Navy Combat Action Ribbon
Reason: For receiving high volumes of fire in several directions and from several sides of the conflict during Operation Upright Chaplain. (by Admin)
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
National Defense Service Medal

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