David A. Calkin
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Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Commander |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
Wall | H |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 5 |
Plaque Number | 10 |
Dave commanded a Seabee company that constructed urgently needed projects for the Army, Marines, and Vietnamese Army. He wintered in Antarctica during Operation Deepfreeze 63 at McMurdo Station. Active Duty 1960 - 1970 - Reserve Duty 10 years - Retired 1997.
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Navy Commendation w/Valor, Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense, Service, Antarctica Service, Vietnam Service, Armed Forces Service, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign w/Device, Republic of Vietnam Honor Medal First Class
Plaque Wall Map
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