HEROES:MOH Recipient **Donald W Evans, JR. Traditional Cache
HEROES:MOH Recipient **Donald W Evans, JR.
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Vietnam War, and each one of the caches will honor one of these
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were awarded posthumously. ( ** Represents MOH Awarded
Posthumously) Please take the time to read the citation for each
and remember them this Veterans Day.
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Donald Ward Evans JR
Rank and organization: Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Company
A, 2d Battalion, 12 Infantry, 4th Infantry Division. Place and
date: Tri Tam, Republic of Vietnam, 27 January 1967. Entered
service at: Covina, Calif. Born: 23 July 1943, Covina, Calif.
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at
the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. He left his
position of relative safety with his platoon which had not yet been
committed to the battle to answer the calls for medical aid from
the wounded men of another platoon which was heavily engaged with
the enemy force. Dashing across 100 meters of open area through a
withering hail of enemy fire and exploding grenades, he
administered lifesaving treatment to 1 individual and continued to
expose himself to the deadly enemy fire as he moved to treat each
of the other wounded men and to offer them encouragement. Realizing
that the wounds of 1 man required immediate attention, Sp4c. Evans
dragged the injured soldier back across the dangerous fire-swept
area, to a secure position from which he could be further evacuated
Miraculously escaping the enemy fusillade, Sp4c. Evans returned to
the forward location. As he continued the treatment of the wounded,
he was struck by fragments from an enemy grenade. Despite his
serious and painful injury he succeeded in evacuating another
wounded comrade, rejoined his platoon as it was committed to battle
and was soon treating other wounded soldiers. As he evacuated
another wounded man across the fire covered field, he was severely
wounded. Continuing to refuse medical attention and ignoring advice
to remain behind, he managed with his waning strength to move yet
another wounded comrade across the dangerous open area to safety.
Disregarding his painful wounds and seriously weakened from profuse
bleeding, he continued his lifesaving medical aid and was killed
while treating another wounded comrade. Sp4c. Evan's extraordinary
valor, dedication and indomitable spirit saved the lives of several
of his fellow soldiers, served as an inspiration to the men of his
company, were instrumental in the success of their mission, and
reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his
country.
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