SPEC4 Saffell was killed in action in Phuoc Long, South Vietnam while serving in Company B, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army. Recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star w/V device, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and National Defense Medal. His name is located on Panel 36 W, Row 31 of the Vietnam Memorial. (Information extracted from the Permian Basin Heroes Web Site and the Virtual Wall)
Ronald Cory Saffell
DATE OF BIRTH: October 29, 1949
PLACE OF BIRTH: Midland, Texas
HOME OF RECORD: Odessa, Texas
SILVER STAR AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Specialist Fourth Class
Battalion: 1st Battalion (Airborne) (Airmobile)
Division: 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 15510 (December 30, 1968)
CITATION: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Ronald Cory Saffell (ASN: RA-18920075), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Saffell distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 16 December 1968, while serving as a rifleman with Company B, 1st Battalion (Airborne) (Airmobile, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during a search and clear mission near Song Be, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy force and a fellow soldier was wounded a short distance from his position, Specialist Saffell exposed himself to the intense hostile fire as he made two unsuccessful attempts to reach the injured man. During each attempt, Specialist Saffell placed a heavy volume of fire upon the insurgents' positions. While trying a third time to reach his comrade, Specialist Saffell was mortally wounded by the searing enemy fire. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Ronald Cory Saffell
DATE OF BIRTH: October 29, 1949
PLACE OF BIRTH: Midland, Texas
HOME OF RECORD: Odessa, Texas
SILVER STAR AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Specialist Fourth Class
Battalion: 1st Battalion (Airborne) (Airmobile)
Division: 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 15510 (December 30, 1968)
CITATION: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Ronald Cory Saffell (ASN: RA-18920075), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Saffell distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 16 December 1968, while serving as a rifleman with Company B, 1st Battalion (Airborne) (Airmobile, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during a search and clear mission near Song Be, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy force and a fellow soldier was wounded a short distance from his position, Specialist Saffell exposed himself to the intense hostile fire as he made two unsuccessful attempts to reach the injured man. During each attempt, Specialist Saffell placed a heavy volume of fire upon the insurgents' positions. While trying a third time to reach his comrade, Specialist Saffell was mortally wounded by the searing enemy fire. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
SPEC4 Saffell was killed in action in Phuoc Long, South Vietnam while serving in Company B, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army. Recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star w/V device, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and National Defense Medal. His name is located on Panel 36 W, Row 31 of the Vietnam Memorial. (Information extracted from the Permian Basin Heroes Web Site and the Virtual Wall)
Ronald Cory Saffell
DATE OF BIRTH: October 29, 1949
PLACE OF BIRTH: Midland, Texas
HOME OF RECORD: Odessa, Texas
SILVER STAR AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Specialist Fourth Class
Battalion: 1st Battalion (Airborne) (Airmobile)
Division: 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 15510 (December 30, 1968)
CITATION: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Ronald Cory Saffell (ASN: RA-18920075), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Saffell distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 16 December 1968, while serving as a rifleman with Company B, 1st Battalion (Airborne) (Airmobile, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during a search and clear mission near Song Be, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy force and a fellow soldier was wounded a short distance from his position, Specialist Saffell exposed himself to the intense hostile fire as he made two unsuccessful attempts to reach the injured man. During each attempt, Specialist Saffell placed a heavy volume of fire upon the insurgents' positions. While trying a third time to reach his comrade, Specialist Saffell was mortally wounded by the searing enemy fire. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Ronald Cory Saffell
DATE OF BIRTH: October 29, 1949
PLACE OF BIRTH: Midland, Texas
HOME OF RECORD: Odessa, Texas
SILVER STAR AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Specialist Fourth Class
Battalion: 1st Battalion (Airborne) (Airmobile)
Division: 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 15510 (December 30, 1968)
CITATION: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Ronald Cory Saffell (ASN: RA-18920075), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Saffell distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 16 December 1968, while serving as a rifleman with Company B, 1st Battalion (Airborne) (Airmobile, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during a search and clear mission near Song Be, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy force and a fellow soldier was wounded a short distance from his position, Specialist Saffell exposed himself to the intense hostile fire as he made two unsuccessful attempts to reach the injured man. During each attempt, Specialist Saffell placed a heavy volume of fire upon the insurgents' positions. While trying a third time to reach his comrade, Specialist Saffell was mortally wounded by the searing enemy fire. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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