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Originally Posted by PrettyBoy
Ya know, it's about time someone that fought in this war receives some kind of recognition. I think Vietnam Vets were really mistreated by this country. They fought hard and it's sad to come back home to be called a baby killer. I have a lot of respect for Vietnam Vets.
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PrettyBoy;
While I do understand your thoughts and posting (and think the same way) I think I do need to point something out to you: Over 240 Medals of Honor Awarded to Nam solders and airmen.
http://www.nampows.org/POWMOH.html
http://www.army.mil/CMH/mohviet.htm
http://www.army.mil/CMH/mohviet2.htm
http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/war/17_vietnam.html
http://www.mishalov.com/Citations.html
And as my Uncle (put up for a Silver Star, received Bronze Star for actions after D-Day) told me "I did nothing more than follow my instincts and training in order to save my own life and the others around me. There are others still out there who are the Heroes. And no one knows about them or what they did."
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