Operation Twin Great-grandfather

Campaign: ChelteNam · Fri 28 Jun 2024

OPERATION RECORD // AFTER ACTION REPORT

Operation Summary

Attack the Chelt base in the village of Rung Cung and rescue the astronauts from the tunnels under the village

Deaths

Chaps

Medals

Mentioned in Despatches
Reason: For prompt air tasking and excellent direction allowing 1st Platoon to extract successfully from the tunnel complex, clearing the way to exit the enemy base despite overwhelming local enemy forces attempting to prevent the exfil of the unit during Operation Twin Great-grandfather. (by Admin)
Navy and Marine Corps Medal
Reason: For situational awareness and swift recovery of downed medic and their medic casualty preventing further casualties to the unit during Operation Twin Great-Grandfather. (by Admin)
Navy and Marine Corps Medal
Reason: For effective leadership and co-ordination of a complex tunnel clearance and search during Operation Twin Great-grandfather. (by Admin)
Mentioned in Despatches
Reason: For successfully recovering Endgame Red from repeated mass casualty incidents during Operation Twin Great-Grandfather. (by Admin)
Silver Star Medal
Reason: For actions in the rescue of two US astronauts, where with no ammunition for his primary weapon remaining, nor for a revolver loaned to him, he charged an attacking wave of Chelt with his entrenching tool, killing at least two and slowing the assault long enough for his own squadmates to catch up and support him, preventing the enemy from eliminating the medic and all injured marines at the casualty collection point during Operation Twin Great-Grandfather. (by Admin)
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation
Reason: For fierce determination during the final extraction of Operation Twin Great-grandfather, defending the LZ with aimed fire and bayonet at close quarters to ensure the squad was able to successfully embark. (by Admin)

Participants