Friday, February 20, 2004
Something Anthrax forgot to mention...
The next time someone quotes the shameless right-wing harpy who claims Max Cleland is not a war hero because he lost his limbs in an accident, remind them that he was a war hero before the accident--a fact she conveniently omitted from her despicable and partisan attack on him.
Four days before losing both legs and an arm to a grenade dropped by another soldeir, Max Cleland was cited for "exceptionally valorous action":
Four days before losing both legs and an arm to a grenade dropped by another soldeir, Max Cleland was cited for "exceptionally valorous action":
"Awarded: Silver Star; Date Action: 4 April 1968; Theater: Republic of Vietnam
"Action: For gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Cleland distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 4 April 1968, while serving as communications officer of the 2nd Battalion, 12th Calvary during an enemy attack near Khe Sanh, Republic of Vietnam.
"When the battalion command post came under a heavy enemy rocket and mortar attack, Capt. Cleland, disregarding his own safety, exposed himself to the rocket barrage as he left his covered position to administer first aid to his wounded comrades. He then assisted in moving the injured personnel to covered positions. Continuing to expose himself, Capt. Cleland organized his men into a work party to repair the battalion communications equipment which had been damaged by enemy fire. His gallant action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
"Authority: By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1968."
