Arnold Winfield Barden

Arnold Winfield Barden
Era Vietnam War
Branch U.S. Marine Corps
Rank Colonel
Military Decorations Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service
Distinguished Flying Cross
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Plaque Number 7

World War II - Korea - Vietnam

Naval Aviator

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Legion of Merit w/ Combat "V", Distinguished Flying Cross w/2 Stars, Air Medal w/5 Stars & Numeral 17, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation w/2 Stars, Navy Unit Commendation w/1 Star, Asiatic Pacific Campaign w/1 Star, Korean Service w/3 Stars, Vietnam Service w/2 Stars, Korean Presidential Unit Citation

Squadron Commander of VMO-2 in Vietnam (Barden's Bandits) supporting ground troops, including Medivac. His service exemplified courage, dedication, and love of country.

Semper Fi

F4U Corsair

F9F Panther

UH-1 Huey

Plaque Wall Map

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