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Feedback Wanted on Kerry's Medal's Evaluation I Wrote

 
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The bandit
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 4:27 am    Post subject: Feedback Wanted on Kerry's Medal's Evaluation I Wrote Reply with quote

Here is a draft copy.....

Corrections, comments or additions welcomed!

http://idexer.com/articles/kerry_medals.htm
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 4:46 am    Post subject: Correction Reply with quote

Silver Star Award, February 28, 1969
...It is alleged Kerry attacked a numerically superior force in the face of intense fire were responsible for the highly successful mission. His actions were said to be in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. It is further alleged that LTJG Kerry saved his boats and crews life by killing a enemy Viet Cong guerilla who was preparing to fire a B-40 rocket at Kerry's beached PCF-94 swift boat.
Analysis: A Silver Star are awarded for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action," and therefore, any analysis of February 28, 1969 must first determine what actions meets this standard. In 10 U.S.C. 6244 helps define the standards for awarding anyone the Silver Star:

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 5:22 am    Post subject: Re: Correction Reply with quote

Wing Wiper wrote:
Is this helpful? Rather see feedback a different way?


Anything is helpful with this draft Wink Think I caught what you was referring to there and made a few corrections.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 5:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Okay, I'm heading home. I'll try and give some more feedback after I get there and beat the wife and kids. Wink
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