Edward J. Van Valkenburgh jr
Era | Cold War |
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Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
Rank | Sergeant Major |
Military Decorations | Purple Heart Silver Star |
Wall | I |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 3 |
Plaque Number | 13 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Silver Star, Purple Heart, Commendation w/Combat V Achievement, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct (8), National Defense (2), Vietnam Service w/3 Stars, Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Meritorious Unit, Civil Action, Drill Instructor
Seagoing Marines Assoc., Military Police, Drill Instructor, Infantry Marine fought with Fox 2/5 in 1968 Battle for Hue City for which he earned a Silver Star. Retired as a Command Sergeant Major.