Joaquin Chaussee Gracida
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Purple Heart |
| Wall | H |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 3 |
| Plaque Number | 20 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star w/Combat "V," Purple Heart (2), Meritorious Service, Navy Commendation, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation (3), Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good conduct (2), National Defense Service (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary, Vietnam Service (5), Navy/Marine Overseas Service, Vietnam Gallantry Cross medal w/Silver Star, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation w/Palm, Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation w/Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Colonel Gracida enlisted and was commissioned, serving in the infantry and as an advisor in Vietnam, and afloat in the Far East, Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Plaque Wall Map
