Operation Leaping Chive

Campaign: ChelteNam · Fri 19 Apr 2024

OPERATION RECORD // AFTER ACTION REPORT

Operation Summary

Mission 1: Take a convoy of M113s to defend an IDAP camp overnight

Mision 2: 3x helicopter seek and destroy missions south of the river in The Bra.

Medals

Bronze Star Medal
Reason: For leading a retrieval mission in darkness into a heavily suppressed area to resupply the squad desperately low on ammunition and recover wounded marines within the area, recovering multiple casualties safely back to friendly lines in time to blunt another enemy assault on the unit position during Operation Leaping Chive. (by Admin)
Gallantry Cross with Silver Star
Reason: For actions defending NGO personnel supporting deprived villages during Operation Leaping Chive. (by Admin)
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation
Reason: For expert helicopter door gunnery during Operation Leaping Chive. (by Admin)
Bronze Star Medal
Reason: For holding a defensive position against determined enemy assaults on the SE side of the IDAP compound, continuing to fight despite grievous wounds and being found with multiple enemy bodies around him during Operation Leaping Chive. (by Admin)

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Participants