James Perry Hales iii
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star |
Wall | E |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 4 |
Plaque Number | 6 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star w/1 Cluster, Defense Superior Service, Bronze Star w/2 Clusters, Purple Heart W/2 Clusters, Meritorious Service w/2 Clusters, Joint Service Commendation, Commendation w/1 Cluster, Good Conduct w/1 Cluster
Recommended for the Medal of Honor, then Captain Hales was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action against North Vietnamese forces on 28 Apr 1968. Your service will never be forgotten.
25th Infantry Division