Corwin A Bell
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Commander |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star |
Wall | F |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 3 |
Plaque Number | 58 |
Command at Sea
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Bronze Star w/Gold Star, Vietnam Service w/6 Bronze Stars, Meritorious Service, Joint Service Commendation, Navy Commendation, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service, Humanitarian Service, Sea Service Deployment, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Unit Citation w/Palm, Vietnam Campaign
Al's distinguished career was served with honor and pride, both ashore and at sea. Its highlight was commanding the USS Morton and his bold and gallant rescue of 70 Vietnamese boat people on the high seas.