A Vietnamese Army Meritorious Service Medal; 2Nd Class GTRexclude indicating the lieutenant colonel rank

indicating the lieutenant colonel rank

he served with the Eighth Oversea Submarine Flotilla ('D' & 'E' Class Boats) based at Harwich

HMS Suffolkimmediately changed course to hide in the Arctic mist and began forwarding a series of course and speed reports to Admiral Tovey

and was present in the actions at Festubert

A Vietnamese Army Meritorious Service Medal; 2Nd Class GTRexclude indicating the lieutenant colonel rankA Vietnamese Army Meritorious Service Medal; 2nd Class Bronze gilt with red and green enamels, 38. 7 mm x 38. 7 mm, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, ribbon without rosette designating it as 2nd Class, contact marks and surface wear, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to NCO's and Enlisted Men for citations and wounds in combat or line of duty, or exceptional achievements that reflect great credit or benefit to the Army in any field.