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The most Decorated unit in the Vietnam War was the U.S Navy Seawolf's
They where attached to the brown water Navy, they where created for supporting,inserting,Extracting Special Operation units and often flew there missions at Night.
Indiana Rangers were decorated 537 times in Vietnam . 18 Silver Stars, 1 Soldiers Medal, 122 Bronze Stars (87 with "V" device for valor), 101 Purple Hearts,111 Air Medals and 184 Army Commendation Medals (30 with "V" device for valor) were awarded for valor and achievement. No other single Army Infantry company was as decorated during a one-year period of time as the Indiana Rangers.
The highest decorated Vietnam War Veteran is Joe Hooper.
During the course of his 17 years of military service, Captain Joe Ronnie Hooper received 37 citations, including the Medal of Honor, 2 Silver Stars (one Silver Star citation began as a recommendation for a second Medal of Honor), 6 Bronze Stars with combat distinguishing device (or "V") and 5 oak leaf clusters, the 8 Purple Hearts, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Captain Hooper also was awarded the Army Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon with Palm and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation Ribbon with Palm. Captain Hooper also held the Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge and Republic of Vietnam Parachutist Badge.
Col Robert L. Howard (Ret.) He wounded 14 times in 54 months of combat in Vietnam. He is a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, recommended for it on 3 separate occasions for 3 separate actions. His awards and decorations include;
CMOH 1
Distinguished Service Cross 2
Silver Star
Legion of Merit 4
Bronze Star with "V" 4
Purple Heart 8
Meritorious Service Medal 3
Air Medal with "V" 3
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal with "V" 7
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Good Conduct Medal 4th Award
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 3 Campaign Stars
Vietnam Service Medal 3 Campaign Stars
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Ribbon
Foreign Decorations
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold, Silver and Bronze stars
Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal, 1st Class
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal, 1st Class
Republic of Vietnam Wound Medal
Republic of Vietnam Staff Service Medal, 2nd Class
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Bar
Republic of Korea Order of National Security Merit (Sam-Il Medal)
Plus all of his special skills badges etc.
Special Forces, Ranger, EIB, CIB, Aircrew Badge, Master Parachutist, Pathfinder, Air Assault, Vietnamese Ranger, Vietnamese Master Parachutist, Thai Master Parachutist, Korean Master Parachutist, Thai Baloonist and French Master Parachutist.
I had the honor of meeting him in Iraq just a few months prior to his death. I would venture to say he is more decorated that Audie Murphy. Truly one of Americas greatest military heroes.
The highest decorated Vietnam War Veteran is Joe Hooper.
During the course of his 17 years of military service, Captain Joe Ronnie Hooper received 37 citations, including the Medal of Honor, 2 Silver Stars (one Silver Star citation began as a recommendation for a second Medal of Honor), 6 Bronze Stars with combat distinguishing device (or "V") and 5 oak leaf clusters, the 8 Purple Hearts, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Captain Hooper also was awarded the Army Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon with Palm and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation Ribbon with Palm. Captain Hooper also held the Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge and Republic of Vietnam Parachutist Badge.
The highest decorated Vietnam War Veteran is Joe Hooper.
During the course of his 17 years of military service, Captain Joe Ronnie Hooper received 37 citations, including the Medal of Honor, 2 Silver Stars (one Silver Star citation began as a recommendation for a second Medal of Honor), 6 Bronze Stars with combat distinguishing device (or "V") and 5 oak leaf clusters, the 8 Purple Hearts, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Captain Hooper also was awarded the Army Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon with Palm and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation Ribbon with Palm. Captain Hooper also held the Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge and Republic of Vietnam Parachutist Badge.
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What is the most decorated army unit in World War 2?
The 442nd Regimental Combat Team which was composed of Japanese-Americans .
What distinction did the nisei 442nd regimental combat team earn during the war?
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
What was the most decorated unit in world war 1?
its was the 369th infantry an all black regiment that was never wanted by the whites in the first place
Is there a listing of the most decorated soldiers of World War 2?
No.
What was the most pointless war?
The Vietnam War.
Who was the most decorated Texan from Vietnam war?
Audie Murphy (my hero)
Who is most decorated soldier in Vietnam war still alive?
Possibly Robert L. Howard
Who was the most decorated female Vietnam War veteran?
Equal opportunity employment occurred AFTER the Vietnam War. US Females performed medical/supportive duties in the US Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War.
Who is the most decorated Vietnam military?
The Vietnam War equals controversy: Some sources say Robert L. Howard; some say Joe Hooper.
What regiment of japanese-americans was the most decorated unit of the war?
442nd regimental combat team
What is the most decorated army unit in World War 2?
The 442nd Regimental Combat Team which was composed of Japanese-Americans .
What is the most decorated ship of the Vietnam war?
Was. USS Enterprise (CV-6) was re-cycled (scrapped) in 1959. The current most decorated USN warship is the Iowa Class battleship USS New Jersey. The New Jersey has the distinction of being the world's last battleship to conduct combat operations as a traditional battleship; all guns, no missiles. New Jersey fired nearly 6,000 16" shells during her tour on the gunline in Vietnam.
What was the name of the US ship in the Vietnam war?
The battleship USS New Jersey, America's most decorated US warship & history's last all gun battleship to have fought a war.
What distinction did the nisei 442nd regimental combat team earn during the war?
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
What do the most decorated US soldier in World War 1 and the most decorated US soldier in World War 2 have in common?
They were from Texas
What military unit was the most decorated unit in Vietnam?
Company D Ranger 151 st Infantry operations om 1969. Ranger Company for Field Force IIIndiana Rangers were decorated 537 times in Vietnam . 18 Silver Stars, 1 Soldiers Medal, 122 Bronze Stars (87 with "V" device for valor), 101 Purple Hearts,111 Air Medals and 184 Army Commendation Medals (30 with "V" device for valor) were awarded for valor and achievement. No other single Army Infantry company was as decorated during a one-year period of time as the Indiana Rangers.Your numbers are a little off: Nineteen members were awarded the Silver Star Medal, there were 174 awards of the Bronze Star Medal, 120 Air Medals, given for airborne assault landings, and 110 Purple Heart Medals for wounds received by enemy action.
Is there a list of decorated veterans of the Vietnam War?
No, there is no"list"of everyone that was decorated during this time period. It would be thousands and thousands of names if there were such a list.
