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Barry Levin: Vietnam Veterans and Stress Syndrome


      BARRY LEVIN - BRONZE STAR
      GENERAL ORDERS - 26 June 1968 - NUMBER 2094

      SECTION I
      THE BRONZE STAR WITH "V" DEVICE ("V" for Valor)

      1. TC 320. The following AWARDS are announced.

      LEVIN, BARRY L RA16832526 (SSAN: -deleted-) STAFF SERGEANT (E-6) Company C 1st Battalion (Airborne) 505th Infantry APO San Francisco 96228

      Awarded: The Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device
      Date Action: 20 March 1968
      Theater: Republic of Vietnam

      Reason: For heroism in combat operations against a hostile force in the vicinity of Hue, Republic of Vietnam on 20 March 1968. Staff Sergeant Levin distinguished himself while serving as squad leader when, without regard for his own personal safety, he moved 50 meters under heavy enemy fire to a river where he and another soldier lifted a wounded man from the water so that he could be treated and evacuated. During the rescue efforts Staff Sergeant Levin's actions were in keeping with the highest standards of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Authority: By direction of the President of the United States under the provisions of Executive Order 11046.

      FOR THE COMMANDER:
      OFFICIAL: WP TALLON,JR Colonel
      Chief of Staff

      MK LABAR (Signature)
      LTC, AGC
      Adjutant General