Ronald R. Hendricks
Home of record: Delta, Colorado
Awards and Citations
Silver Star
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Ronald R. Hendricks, United States Army, for heroism, not involving aerial flight, in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. On 8 February 1968, Captain Hendricks, while with Company D, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, came under heavy enemy fire. Captain Hendricks was wounded while he personally assaulted fortified enemy positions in an attempt to retrieve a wounded lieutenant. Although wounded Captain Hendricks refused to be evacuated and continued to attack the enemy. Time after time he exposed himself to intense enemy fire, thinking only of his mission and the welfare of his men. Only after the enemy had been destroyed, their positions taken and his men cared for did Captain Hendricks allow himself to be evacuated. Captain Hendricks' personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon him, his Unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Department of the Army, General Orders No. 2 (February 3, 1976)
Action Date: 8-Feb-68
Service: Army
Rank: Captain
Company: Company D
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 12th Infantry Regiment
Division: 25th Infantry Division
Craig Schoonderwoerd
Home of record: Riverside, Ca.
Awards and Citations
Silver Star
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
For Gallantry in action: Sergeant Schoonderwoerd distinguished himself by heroic actions on 10 December 1968 while serving with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry in the Republic of Vietnam. While on a combat operation, Company C came under an intense enemy mortar and rocket grenade attack. With complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Schoonderwoerd moved through the bullet swept area preparing his men for a ground attack. As the assault began, he again exposed himself to intense enemy fire as he insured that the wounded were evacuated and each man was supplied with vital ammunition. Sergeant Schoonderwoerd engaged the enemy with his grenade launcher on several occasions, and destroyed several enemy positions . His valerous actions were responsible for defeating the insurgents, and the success of the mission. Sergeant Schoonderwoerd's personal bravery, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty are in the keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army. By direction of the President under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1918, AR 672-5-1 and USARV Reg. 672-1.
General Orders: Department of the Army, General Orders No. 1547 (February 12, 1969)
Action Date: 10 Dec 1968
Service: Army
Rank: SGT
Company: Company C
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 12th Infantry Regiment
Division: 25th Infantry Division
Charles W. Page
Home of record: Riverside, CA.
Awards and Citations
Silver Star
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Specialist Fourth Class Charles Willard Page (ASN: US-56703398), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 2 November 1967, while serving as a mortar crew member with Company A, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, on a combat operations in the vicinity of Loc Ninh, Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Page's company was established in night defensive positions when they came under heavy enemy mortar fire, and began placing devastating fire on the hostile positions. Ignoring the intense enemy small arms fire and exploding mortar rounds he remained at his exposed position to return the hostile fire. Although receiving painful wounds from flying shrapnel, Specialist Page refused medical evacuation and continued his counter-mortar fire throughout the six-hour battle. Due to Specialist Page's valorous and selfless actions the enemy attack was repulsed and the mission successfully completed. Specialist Page's outstanding display of courage, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 5022 (December 19, 1967)
Action Date: November 2, 1967
Service: Army
Rank: Specialist Fourth Class
Company: Company A
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 12th Infantry Regiment
Division: 25th Infantry Division
Note: The award was presented at Cam Rahn Bay on Dec.23,1967 by Pres.L.B.Johnson.It was a special ceremony with 15 other men receiving awards.
Home of record: Riverside, CA.
Awards and Citations
Silver Star
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Specialist Fourth Class Charles Willard Page (ASN: US-56703398), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 2 November 1967, while serving as a mortar crew member with Company A, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, on a combat operations in the vicinity of Loc Ninh, Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Page's company was established in night defensive positions when they came under heavy enemy mortar fire, and began placing devastating fire on the hostile positions. Ignoring the intense enemy small arms fire and exploding mortar rounds he remained at his exposed position to return the hostile fire. Although receiving painful wounds from flying shrapnel, Specialist Page refused medical evacuation and continued his counter-mortar fire throughout the six-hour battle. Due to Specialist Page's valorous and selfless actions the enemy attack was repulsed and the mission successfully completed. Specialist Page's outstanding display of courage, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 5022 (December 19, 1967)
Action Date: November 2, 1967
Service: Army
Rank: Specialist Fourth Class
Company: Company A
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 12th Infantry Regiment
Division: 25th Infantry Division
Note: The award was presented at Cam Rahn Bay on Dec.23,1967 by Pres.L.B.Johnson.It was a special ceremony with 15 other men receiving awards.
Paul Leslie Bradshaw
Home of record: Leavenworth, WA.
Awards and Citations
Silver Star
Date of birth: November 27, 1951
Date of death: March 2, 1971
Status: KIA
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Paul Leslie Bradshaw, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Private First Class Bradshaw distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 2 March 1971 while serving as a rifleman with Company C, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, on 2 March 1971 while serving as a rifleman with Company C, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date an element from Company C was established in their defensive position. Private Bradshaw was a member of a small force which departed the position in order to conduct a reconnaissance of the immediate area. As the element approached a well-concealed enemy bunker complex they were suddenly attacked by an enemy force of unknown size. Private Bradshaw reacted immediately by directing his fellow soldiers into strategic fighting positions and placing accurate covering fire on the hostile force as his men maneuvered into defensive positions. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he continually exposed himself to the intense enemy fire as he moved from position to position distributing ammunition and covering the movement of the men. Suddenly realizing that three members of the element were separated from the main body of the friendly force, and in danger of being completely overwhelmed by the enemy soldiers, Private Bradshaw fully exposed himself to the devastating hail of enemy fire in order to draw fire upon himself and away from the three beleaguered soldiers. At this time he was mortally wounded. Private First Class Bradshaw's gallantry in action was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam, General Orders No. 1168 (April 8, 1971)
Action Date: March 2, 1971
Service: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Company C
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 12th Infantry Regiment
Division: 25th Infantry Division
Home of record: Leavenworth, WA.
Awards and Citations
Silver Star
Date of birth: November 27, 1951
Date of death: March 2, 1971
Status: KIA
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Paul Leslie Bradshaw, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Private First Class Bradshaw distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 2 March 1971 while serving as a rifleman with Company C, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, on 2 March 1971 while serving as a rifleman with Company C, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date an element from Company C was established in their defensive position. Private Bradshaw was a member of a small force which departed the position in order to conduct a reconnaissance of the immediate area. As the element approached a well-concealed enemy bunker complex they were suddenly attacked by an enemy force of unknown size. Private Bradshaw reacted immediately by directing his fellow soldiers into strategic fighting positions and placing accurate covering fire on the hostile force as his men maneuvered into defensive positions. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he continually exposed himself to the intense enemy fire as he moved from position to position distributing ammunition and covering the movement of the men. Suddenly realizing that three members of the element were separated from the main body of the friendly force, and in danger of being completely overwhelmed by the enemy soldiers, Private Bradshaw fully exposed himself to the devastating hail of enemy fire in order to draw fire upon himself and away from the three beleaguered soldiers. At this time he was mortally wounded. Private First Class Bradshaw's gallantry in action was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam, General Orders No. 1168 (April 8, 1971)
Action Date: March 2, 1971
Service: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Company C
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 12th Infantry Regiment
Division: 25th Infantry Division
Howard M McKinney
Home of record: Georgetown, Texas
Awards and Citations
Silver Star, BS/V. ARCOM/V
Date of birth: 1945
Date of death:
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
For gallantry in action: First Lieutenant McKinney distinguished himself by heroic actions on 9 February 1969, while serving as a platoon leader with Company B, 2D Battalion 12th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division in the Republic of Vietnam. While on a road clearing misson, Lieutenant Mckinney's platoon was ambushed by an unknown size enemy force. Lieutentant McKinney received a painful leg wound in the initial enemy barrage. Despite his wound he directed his platoon's fire against the enemy. When one flank was threatened, Lieutenant McKinney crawled across the open road, exposing himself to the enemy's deadly fire in order to direct the threatened element. Lieutenant McKinney, once again disregarding his own personal safety and his wound, crawled to the forward most position of the platoon where his wounded men were lying. In this forward position he administered life saving first aid and personally assisted them to covered positions. Lieutenant McKinney's actions were responsible for saving serveral lives and for the defeat of the insurgent force. Lieutenant McKinney's personal bravery, agressiveness and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division and the United States Army.
Action Date: February 9, 1969
Service: Army
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Company: Company B
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 12th Infantry Regiment
Division: 25th Infantry Division
Home of record: Georgetown, Texas
Awards and Citations
Silver Star, BS/V. ARCOM/V
Date of birth: 1945
Date of death:
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
For gallantry in action: First Lieutenant McKinney distinguished himself by heroic actions on 9 February 1969, while serving as a platoon leader with Company B, 2D Battalion 12th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division in the Republic of Vietnam. While on a road clearing misson, Lieutenant Mckinney's platoon was ambushed by an unknown size enemy force. Lieutentant McKinney received a painful leg wound in the initial enemy barrage. Despite his wound he directed his platoon's fire against the enemy. When one flank was threatened, Lieutenant McKinney crawled across the open road, exposing himself to the enemy's deadly fire in order to direct the threatened element. Lieutenant McKinney, once again disregarding his own personal safety and his wound, crawled to the forward most position of the platoon where his wounded men were lying. In this forward position he administered life saving first aid and personally assisted them to covered positions. Lieutenant McKinney's actions were responsible for saving serveral lives and for the defeat of the insurgent force. Lieutenant McKinney's personal bravery, agressiveness and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division and the United States Army.
Action Date: February 9, 1969
Service: Army
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Company: Company B
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 12th Infantry Regiment
Division: 25th Infantry Division
