Clarence Sasser Medal Of Honor Vietnam

[caappy]

Clarence Eugene Sasser (born September 12, 1947) is a former United States Army soldier and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War. He was serving as a medical aidman with Company A, 3d Battalion, on January 10, 1968, in Dinh Tuong Province, Republic of Vietnam, on a reconnaissance in force operation. His company was making an air assault when suddenly it was taken under heavy small arms, recoilless rifle, machinegun and rocket fire from well fortified enemy positions on 3 sides of the landing zone. During the first few minutes, over 30 casualties were sustained. Without hesitation, Sp5c. Sasser ran across an open rice paddy through a hail of fire to assist the wounded. After helping 1 man to safety, was painfully wounded in the left shoulder by fragments of an exploding mortar. Refusing medical attention, he ran through a barrage of rocket and automatic weapons fire to aid casualties of the initial attack and, after giving them urgently needed treatment, continued to search for other wounded. Despite 2 additional wounds immobilizing his legs, he dragged himself through the mud toward another soldier 100 meters away.

Sent him 3 photos on 27 July and got 2 backed signed on 8 Sep..

Mr Clarence Sasser
13414 Fm 521 Rd.
Rosharon, TX 77583-6608

[theman1223]

Wow! Sounds like a good man!! Congrats on the auto.!!!

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Hi caappy

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