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David Pollard, Sioux Falls


 

David Pollard
Branch of Service: Army
25th Infantry Division 1st brigade 2nd Battalion 77th Artillery in Vietnam 1969/1970
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I was actually awarded the  Army Commendation Medal twice as you see two in this display case. The first medal on the left that is green and white with a bronze medallion is the Army Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf Cluster, then the second is The Republic of  Vietnam service Medal with one bronze service star, third isThe Republic of Vietnam Campaign  Medal with device, fourth is the second Army Commendation Medal with One bronze oak leaf Cluster, and five is The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation. Top right is and Expert Badge With Auto Rifle the M-16.. The medals were given for valor and bravery in going over and above the call of duty in combat with a hostile force.








The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Expert Badge With Auto Rifle the M-16


The Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster

The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ One Bronze Star

Medallion given for the thirty year anniversary given by The VA here in Sioux Falls.


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