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  United States citation: 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) transcript
The US Presidential Unit Citation is a US army award for bravery that can be bestowed on an entire unit.
It is awarded to units of the US army and co-belligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy.
It was redesignated the Presidential Unit Citation in November 1966.
www.awm.gov.au /encyclopedia/pow/korea/3rar_citation.htm   (499 words)

  
 Gallant Unit Citation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gallant Unit Citation is a military decoration of the United States Air Force which was created in 2001 by order of the Secretary of the Air Force.
The Gallant Unit Citation is awarded to any Air Force unit which distinguishes itself by extraordinary heroism while engaged in armed combat with an enemy force.
Additional awards of the Gallant Unit Citation are denoted by oak leaf clusters.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gallant_Unit_Citation   (141 words)

  
 Airman's World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Gallant Unit Citation and the Meritorious Unit Award can be awarded to Air Force active duty, Reserve and Guard units for actions or service while directly supporting combat operations.
The Gallant Unit Citation is awarded to units for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States.
Meritorious Unit Awards are presented to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service directly supporting combat operations for at least 90 continuous days.
www.af.mil /news/airman/0704/world3.shtml   (216 words)

  
 Air Force Times - Gallant Unit Citation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Citation to accompany the award of the Gallant Unit Citation to 919th Operations Group:
The 919th Operations Group, 919th Special Operations Wing, United States Air Force Reserve, distinguished itself by extraordinary gallantry in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States at a classified location from 19 October 2001 to 1 July 2003.
Their outstanding courage, relentless aggressive fighting spirit, and untiring devotion to duty allowed the unit to simultaneously conduct a three-pronged prosecution of intense combat operations against terrorism globally.
www.airforcetimes.com /story.php?f=1-292925-1717401.php   (298 words)

  
 Air Force Link - Art   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Gallant Unit Citation, awarded to Air Force Active Duty, AFRes, ANG units for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the US while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force on or after 11 September 2001.
Joint Meritorious Unit Award, awarded to Joint Activities of the Armed Forces of the US which have subsequent to January 23, 1979 distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious achievement or service in pursuit of joint military missions of great significance.
Meritorious Unit Award, presented to USAF Active Duty, AFRes, and ANG units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service indirect support of combat operations for at least 90 continuous days during the period of military operations against an armed enemy of the US on or after 11 Sep 2001.
www.af.mil /art/index.asp?page=25   (1474 words)

  
 Gallant Unit Citation
Awarded to Air Force active duty, reserve, and guard units for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force on or after 11 September 2001.
The Gallant Unit Citation requires a lesser degree of gallantry, determination and esprit de corps than that required for the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).
Although units larger than a group may submit, it will be extremely rare that a large organization will receive the Gallant Unit Citation due to the degree of valor required.
www.gruntsmilitary.com /gallant_uc.shtml   (266 words)

  
 INDIAN ARMY : Special award of unit citation
The over all performance of the unit has been exemplary and professionalism displayed by all ranks of the unit in the face of the enemy fire is highly commendable in the highest traditions of the Gunners and the Army.
The unit has displayed exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy wherein, four Officers, two Junior Commissioned Officers and 17 Other Ranks made the supreme sacrifice in the highest traditions of the Indian Army and 70 all ranks were wounded.
The over all performance of the unit has been exemplary and professionalism displayed by all ranks of the unit in the face of the enemy fire is highly commendable in the highest traditions of the Gunners and the Indian Army.
armedforces.nic.in /airforce/afkargil/arunitcit.htm   (982 words)

  
 VIETNAM WAR MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS (M-Z)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Observing men from his unit attempting to leave the security of their position to aid him, concerned only for their safety, he called to them to remain under cover, and through a final supreme effort, moved his injured comrade to where he could be pulled to safety, before he fell, succumbing to his wounds.
Although his unit was vastly outnumbered and weakened by the previous fighting, Maj. Modrzejewski reorganized his men and calmly moved among them to encourage and direct their efforts to heroic limits as they fought to overcome the vicious enemy onslaught.
By his gallant and selfless actions, Sgt. Roberts contributed directly to saving the lives of his comrades and served as an inspiration to his fellow soldiers in the defeat of the enemy force.
www.army.mil /cmh-pg/mohviet2.htm   (18201 words)

  
 Medal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
It is conferred on units of the armed forces of the United States and of cobelligerent nations, for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after Dec. 7, 1941.
An individual assigned or permanently attached to, and also present for duty with, a unit in the action for which the Presidential Unit Citation is awarded may wear the emblem as a permanent part of their uniform.
For subsequent awards of the Presidential Unit Citation, the individual is authorized to wear a bronze oak-leaf cluster on the ribbon.
www.afpc.randolph.af.mil /AwardsNet/Decoration.aspx?Mode=Graphics&Decoration=PUC   (261 words)

  
 Korean War Educator: Topics - Korean War Presidential Unit Citations, Etc.
This unit, a member of a combined attacking team, was assigned the mission of assaulting a heavily fortified enemy hill for the purpose of diverting the concentration of communist strength at a nearby strategic point.
Although major units flanking the Marine Division were destroyed or driven back by the force of this attack, the Division held firm against the attackers, repelling the onslaught from three directions and preventing the encirclement of the key center of the lines.
The Distinguished Unit Emblem is awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against the armed enemy occurring on or after 7 December 1941.
www.koreanwar-educator.org /topics/p_kwar_unit_citations.htm   (6289 words)

  
 Federal Ribbon Awards - Air Force Unit Awards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Air Force Gallant Unit Citation is awarded to Air Force active duty, Reserve, and Guard units for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force.
The Air Force Gallant Unit Citation requires a lesser degree of gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps than that required for the Presidential Unit Citation.
The Gallant Unit Citation is worn after the Presidential Unit Citation and before the Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
foxfall.com /fra-afua-afguc.htm   (332 words)

  
 Presidential Unit Citation - DA GO 69
Award of the Presidential Unit Citation (Army) by the President of the United States of America to the following units of the Armed Forces of the United States is confirmed in accordance with paragraph 194, AR 672-5-1.
The company's concerted and gallant efforts to break through to the separated platoon were blocked as the superior enemy force made repeated attempts to overrun the platoon position.
Denied freedom to maneuver his unit by the intensity of the enemy onslaught, he adjusted artillery to within 45 meters of his position.
members.tripod.com /~msg_fisher/puc.html   (1613 words)

  
 Valorous Unit Award - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Valorous Unit Award is a decoration which is awarded to units of the United States Army which display extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States of America.
The Valorous Unit Award is also granted to any United States Army unit which, while serving with friendly foreign forces, engages in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
The Valorous Unit Award is the second highest unit decoration which may be bestowed upon a U.S. Army unit and is considered the unit equivalent of the Silver Star.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Valorous_Unit_Award   (208 words)

  
 Presidential Unit Citation Gloucestershire Regiment
For their heroic stand the Glosters were awarded by the President of the United States, the Presidential Unit Citation, the highest American award for collective gallantry in battle.
The courageous soldiers of the battalion and attached unit were holding the critical route selected by the enemy for one column of the general offensive designed to encircle and destroy I Corps.
Every yard of ground they surrendered was covered with enemy dead until the last gallant soldier of the fighting battalion was overpowered by the final surge of the enemy masses.
www.glosters.org /citation.htm   (550 words)

  
 medals
The MUA is not awarded to any unit or unit component previously awarded the air force outstanding unit award (afoua), the air force organizational excellence award (afoea) or unit awards from other service components for the same act, achievement, or service.
The GUC requires a lesser degree of gallantry, determination and esprit de corps than that required for the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).
Although units larger than a group may submit, it will be extremely rare that a large organization will receive the GUC due to the degree of valor required.
www.invsoa.homestead.com /medals.html   (5447 words)

  
 Air Force Magazine
Specialty and unit patches, insignia for marksmanship, and hash marks representing years of service and time overseas—all were carryovers from the Army.
The Air Force is also working on “some unit awards to bridge the gap between the Presidential Unit Citation and the Air Force Outstanding Unit and Excellence awards,” said Dudley.
The Presidential Unit Citation is presented for heroism equivalent to that displayed by an individual who receives an Air Force Cross, explained Col. Joseph Marchino, deputy director of the Air Force Personnel Council.
www.afa.org /magazine/Dec2003/1203medals.asp   (2126 words)

  
 PPCLI: The other heroes of Kapyong
PPCLI stood alongside 3RAR at Kapyong in Korea and both were awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation, later renamed to the Presidential Unit Citation.
This battalion received the Distinguished Unit Citation from the President of the United States to recognize its stand near Kapyong, Korea, in April 1951.
The Distinguished Unit Citation was redesignated the Presidential Unit Citation (Army) 3 November 1966.
www.diggerhistory.info /pages-flags/ppcli.htm   (1138 words)

  
 The 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment(PIR) Citations
Fighting with relentless ferocity throughout the afternoon and night, this gallant company held its ground and carried out its mission until it was finally ordered to withdraw to the west bank of the Rhine on the night of 6-7 April.
III, WD Bul, 11, 1942), the following units are cited by the War Department in the name of the President of the United States as public evidence of deserved honor and distinction.
These Units, comprising a single Ranger force, landed at Maori, Italy, with the mission of seizing the high ground controlling Chiunzi Pass and securing the left flank of the Fifth Army in its push northward into the plain of Naples.
www.ww2-airborne.us /units/504/504_citations.html   (978 words)

  
 Daniel Inouye citation - Wikisource
The following is the full-text of the Medal of Honor citation for Daniel Inouye.
By his gallant, aggressive tactics and by his indomitable leadership, Second Lieutenant Inouye enabled his platoon to advance through formidable resistance, and was instrumental in the capture of the ridge.
Second Lieutenant Inouye’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army.
en.wikisource.org /wiki/Daniel_Inouye_citation   (315 words)

  
 Blue Devils-88th Infantry Division-Distinguished Unit Citations
Awarded in the name of the President of the United States (and later redesignated the “Presidential Unit Citation”), this award was created during WWII to recognize units for a collective display of extraordinary heroism.
The Distinguished Unit Emblem may be worn by all soldiers who were assigned, or permanently attached and present for duty as members of the unit in the action for which it was cited.
Evacuation of the wounded was extremely difficult because of the inclement weather conditions, the nature of the terrain, and the fact that the enemy artillery firing from the front and both flanks, covered every route of approach to Mt. Battaglia with a hail of fire.
www.mtmestas.com /Military/Awards/88th_DistinguishedUnitCitations/88th_DistinguishedUnitCitations.htm   (1215 words)

  
 Wear of the Uniform
This chapter covers the decorations, medals, badges, unit awards and appurtenances, both U.S. and foreign, that are authorized for wear on the Army uniforms.
The term "ribbon" is an all inclusive term used throughout this chapter covering that portion of the suspension ribbon of a service medal or decoration worn instead of the service medal or decoration and made in the form of a ribbon bar, 1 3/8 inches long by 3/8 inches wide.
A unit award is given to an operating unit and worn by members of that unit who participated in the cited action.
www.americal.org /awards/wearing.htm   (995 words)

  
 The Men of "MacArthur's Navy"
The battle and the actions of TAFFY 3 are best described in the citation accompanying the Presidential Unit Citation awarded to them.
Silhouetted against the dawn as the Central Japanese Force steamed through San Bernardino Strait towards Leyte Gulf, Task Unit 77.4.3 was suddenly taken under attack by hostile cruisers on its port hand, destroyers on the starboard and battleships from the rear.
Quickly laying down a heavy smoke screen, the gallant ships of the Task Unit waged battle fiercely against the superior speed and fire power of the advancing enemy, swiftly launching and rearming aircraft and violently zigzagging in protection of vessels stricken by hostile armor-piercing shells, anti-personnel projectiles and suicide bombers.
sites.communitylink.org /mac/MacArthursNavy.html   (1348 words)

  
 Medal of Honor - Corporal Tibor Rubin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
While his unit was retreating to the Pusan Perimeter, Corporal Rubin was assigned to stay behind to keep open the vital Taegu-Pusan Road link used by his withdrawing unit.
His determined stand slowed the pace of the enemy advance in his sector, permitting the remnants of his unit to retreat southward.
Corporal Rubin's gallant actions in close contact with the enemy and unyielding courage and bravery while a prisoner of war are in the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
www.army.mil /medalofhonor/rubin/citation/index.html   (411 words)

  
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Air Force Approves Two New Unit Medals The Air Force is designing new medals to recognize units for outstanding heroism in combat and for achievement or service in direct support of combat operations.
The Gallant Unit Citation will be awarded to units for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States.
The Meritorious Unit Award will be awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement service directly supporting combat operations for at least 90 continuous days.
www.tricare.mil /eenews/downloads/AFN041504.doc   (1321 words)

  
 MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS, CHAP 5   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Marines who were assigned to the cited unit while in a civilian status must be specifically included by name in the recommendation or citation to be eligible to wear the award on the uniform.
Korean Presidential Unit Citation- The red portion of the circular device in the center will be uppermost; ribbon bar is worn with a gold frame.
When large medals are worn, all unit citations and other ribbons with no medal authorized will be worn centered over the right breast pocket, the bottom edge of the lower row 1/8 inch above the top of the pocket.
www.tecom.usmc.mil /mcub/library/MCUR/URCH5.htm   (6489 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Awards and decorations of the United States military Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Beginning in the 19th century, and throughout the 20th and 21st century, the Armed Forces of the United States has sought to recognize military accomplishment with personal awards and decorations bestowed upon service members.
The highest award of the United States Military is the Medal of Honor.
The power to grant the Medal of Honor rests with the President of the United States upon approval from the United States Congress.
ipedia.com /awards_and_decorations_of_the_united_states_military.html   (843 words)

  
 presidential unit citation
On that day the unit received word of the award of the Presidential Unit Citation for operations by the battalion during the drive in Luxembourg last winter.
The unit engaged in the West Virginia maneuvers in the fall of 1943, then moved to Fort Dix, New Jersey.
High praise is due the unit, and memories of their accomplishments will live on.
www.150th.com /letters/presidential.htm   (657 words)

  
 Hilltop Times - SECAF creates new medal, awards
Therefore, in accordance with DOD policy, Roche authorized the creation of a medal to be given to Air Force people who are not eligible for a DOD campaign medal but directly supported combat operations from a location outside the geographic area of operations.
The secretary said he also wants to ensure units are properly recognized for their actions in support of wartime efforts and has established two new Air Force unit awards.
The first award, the Gallant Unit Citation, will recognize units for their significant combat heroism below that currently required for the Presidential Unit Citation.
www.hilltoptimes.com /story.asp?storyid=1564   (313 words)

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