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A Cousin and Friend in Vietnam.

With honored commitment to his country, the year was 1969.

ROBERT L. DUNAWAY was drafted into The United States Army.

The following document was sent to him seventeen years after his tour.

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT

OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AUTHORIZED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER, 24 AUGUST 1962 HAS AWARDED

THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL

TO

WITH "V" DEVICE

SPECIALIST FIVE ROBERT L. DUNAWAY, UNITED STATES ARMY

FOR

Distinguishing himself by heroism in connection with ground operations against a hostile force on 21 January 1970 while serving as a tank commander with Troop C; 1^st Squadron, 11^th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date while the troop was conducting a reconnaissance mission in dense jungle near the Cambodian border, it came under an intense North Vietnamese automatic weapons, mortar and rocket-propelled grenade attack. While his vehicle's fire was directed upon the enemy position, it was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade, eliminating the electrical system. With only his machine gun operative, he continued his assault on the enemy, inflicting numerous casualties. Specialist Dunaway immediately helped his badly burned crew to safety before the tank exploded. After summoning help Specialist Dunaway once again entered the contact area to give aid to his wounded comrades. Specialist Five Dunaway's actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON

THIS 9^th DAY OF February 1987

THIS DOCUMENT WAS SIGNED BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL AND SECRETARY OF THE ARMY.

Robert L. Dunaway passed away in 2005.

In remembrance to all who served in this tragic police action,
were not honored for their service to the American People and
The United States Of America.

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