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  Presidential Citation Controversy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The word from Dwyer Hill is that JTF2 personnel who were awarded a Presidential Unit Citation for their service with Task Force K-Bar in Afghanistan will not be allowed to wear the ribbon because of security reasons.
Some in the Canadian news media, however, continue to erroneously report that the entire unit (JTF2) was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation, the first since the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry received a U.S. Presidential Citation for its actions at the Battle of Kapyong during the Korean War.
The Oct. 26 presidential citation awarded to Task Force KBAR, led by a U.S. Navy SEAL Capt. Robert Harward, highlighted the task force's gallantry under hazardous conditions and its heroism in action against the enemy.
members.shaw.ca /dpugliese1/canadas_secret_commandos/citation.htm   (1984 words)

  
 Distinguished Unit Citation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Description: The Presidential Unit Citation emblem worn to represent award of the Presidential Unit Citation is 1 7/16 inches wide and 9/16 inch in height.
Criteria: The Presidential Unit Citation is awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and co-belligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or after 7 December 1941.
Components: The components of the Presidential Unit Citation are the emblem awarded to members of the unit and the streamer for display on the unit flag/guidon.
www.trailblazersww2.org /medals/duc.htm   (478 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.
CITATION READS: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Acting as a fire team leader with Company C, during combat operations PFC Bellrichard was with 4 fellow soldiers in a foxhole on their unit's perimeter when the position came under a massive enemy attack.
members.tripod.com /~msg_fisher/puc.html   (1613 words)

  
 Presidential Unit Citation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Presidential Unit Citation is a senior unit award granted to military units which have performed an extremely meritorious or heroic act, usually in the face of an armed enemy.
Several nations bestow awards which are referred to as the Presidential Unit Citation, among which include the following:
This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Presidential_Unit_Citation   (120 words)

  
 On Campus, 03/01/02 Presidential Citation program seeks extraordinary nominees who personify university's commitment to ...
The university, which does not award honorary degrees, is seeking to add to the distinguished list of Presidential Citation recipients by recognizing the extraordinary contributions of people who personify the university’s commitment to the task of transforming lives.
A letter of nomination should be submitted to the Presidential Citation Committee and include the following — a brief single-spaced statement summarizing the qualifications of the nominee and the reasons why this individual should be so recognized; and, if available, the nominee’s résumé.
Questions about the operation of the Presidential Citation Program should be directed to Nancy McCowen at (512) 471-1232.
www.utexas.edu /opa/pubs/oncampus/02oc_issues/oc020301/oc_citation.html   (630 words)

  
 Navy Presidential Unit Citation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Navy Presidential Unit Citation was established by Executive Order 9050 signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 6, 1942, and promulgated by Navy Department General Order Number 187 of February 3, 1943.
The Navy Presidential Unit Citation is awarded in the name of the President to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy.
Subsequent award of the Presidential Unit Citation are currently denoted by bronze stars three-sixteenths of an inch in diameter; a silver star three-sixteenths of an inch in diameter is worn in lieu of five bronze stars.
www.gruntsmilitary.com /npresunit.shtml   (294 words)

  
 Presidential Unit Citation & other Unit awards
Shown is a US Presidential Unit Citation emblem with 2 Oak-leaf clusters indicating that the Unit has won the award 3 times.
The Presidential Unit Citation emblem worn to represent award of the Presidential Unit Citation is 1 7/16 inches wide and 9/16 inch in height.
The components of the Presidential Unit Citation are the emblem awarded to members of the unit and the streamer for display on the unit flag or guidon.
www.diggerhistory.info /pages-medals/puc-muc.htm   (2392 words)

  
 NOTAM Board - Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Also known as the State of Vietnam Friendship Ribbon, the Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation was established by the Government of South Vietnam on August 15, 1950.
The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation was approved for wear on February 28, 1955 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 16.
The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation is a ribbon bar consisting of a field of yellow with three red stripes in the center, encased in a gilt frame decorated with palm leaves.
www.popasmoke.com /notam2/printthread.php?t=3975   (256 words)

  
 Presidential Unit Citation
The 325th Glider Infantry unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its actions during the Normandy campaign.
The Presidential Unit Citation may be awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or after December 7, 1941.
This fighting was extremely valorous as the organic composition of the division handicapped the unit considerably, not having at their disposal, as any other infantry division would have, heavy weapons in support of their attack.
www.325glider.org /id13.html   (1130 words)

  
 Presidential Unit / Distinguished Unit Citation Display Recognition
The Army and Air Force Presidential Unit Citation is a dark blue ribbon, 1 3/8 inches wide and 3/8 of an ich high, set in a decorative gold metal frame sumulating a laurel wreath.
For subsequent awards of the Presidential Unit Citation, the individual is authorized to wear a bronze oak-leaf cluster on the ribbon.
Such citations may also be issued to units of armed forces of cobelligerent nations, serving with the armed forces of the United States for outstanding performance in action on or after December 7, 1941; provided that such units shall meet the standards established for the armed forces of the United States.
www.amervets.com /replacement/puc.htm   (1455 words)

  
 Presidential Citation
To qualify for a citation, I ask that your club complete the membership goal and one activity from four of the five categories listed in this brochure between 1 July 2005 and 1 April 2006.
To fully reflect the ideal of Service Above Self by every Rotarian in the club, the quality of the activities undertaken should be commensurate with the number of Rotarians in the club and their abilities, interests, and skills.
By participating in this Presidential Citation program, your club acknowledges the importance of building on the best of the past while setting a successful course for Rotary’s second century of service.
www.rotary5220.org /Admin/pres_citation.htm   (679 words)

  
 RVN Presidential Unit Citation certificate
, the Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation was established by the Government of South Vietnam on August 15, 1950.
The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation was in effect from August 15, 1950 until the fall of South Vietnam in April of 1975.
Originally created as the Vietnam Friendship Ribbon, it was recreated as the Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation in 1961, and awarded to cited units under the same conditions required for the award of the Presidential Unit Citation of the United States.
www.expresscitations.com /Cert_RVN_Presidential_Unit_Citation.htm   (231 words)

  
 Presidential unit citation  certificate & criteria, Presidential unit citation
Presidential unit citation certificate and criteria, Presidential unit citation
The Navy Presidential Unit Citation was instituted in 1942.
All personnel permanently assigned or attached to the cited units who were actually present and participated in the action or actions for which the unit was cited are authorized to wear the ribbon permanently.
citationexpress.com /USMC_PUC.htm   (167 words)

  
 Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation
On 17 June 1944, the First Bombardment Division and its Bombardment Groups were awarded the Presidential "Distinguished Unit Citation" for actions on the 11 January 1944 Oschersleben mission.
Most of the 8th Air Force, assigned to other targets in the vicinity of Oschersleben, turned back because of adverse weather, leaving the First Division to face the might of the Luftwaffe virtually alone.
The extraordinary heroism and tenacious fighting spirit demonstrated by the 1st Bombardment Division accomplishing its assigned task under exceptionally difficult conditions reflect highest credit on this organization, the Army Air Forces, and the Armed Forces of the Unit.
www.303rdbg.com /h-citation.html   (376 words)

  
 Unit Citation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Unit citation awarded to the battalion per Sec I, GO #29, Hq., First US Army, 17 February 1945.
The 51st Engineer Combat Battalion, United States Army, is cited for outstanding performance of duty in action against the enemy from 17 to 22 December 1944, in Belgium.
Their courageous actions and fortitude contributed materially to the ultimate defeat of German offensive plans in this area and are worthy of high praise.
www.51ecb.org /citation.html   (240 words)

  
 Presidential Unit Citation
Enterprise and her men with a unit decoration: the first Presidential Unit Citation ever awarded to a carrier.
President Franklin Roosevelt authorized the Citation on February 6, 1942, intending it to be awarded in recognition of outstanding performance by a ship, aircraft or other naval or marine unit, against any armed enemy of the United States.
The Citation was presented to Captain Samuel P. Ginder,
www.cv6.org /decoration/puc/puc.htm   (494 words)

  
 United States Distinguished Unit Citation to D Company, Sixth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
The Citation is represented by the Blue Pennant on the Regimental Colour and by the blue rectangle in a gold frame which is worn above the right hand breast pocket at all times by those who took part in the battle, and by others whilst actually serving with the unit.
The Citation was awarded by the President of the United States of America on 30 May 1968 and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gave formal approval for the acceptance and unrestricted wearing of the Distinguished Unit Citation on 13 June 1968.
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, I have today awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (Army) for extraordinary heroism to D Company, Sixth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, The Australian Army.
www.vvaa.org.au /dcoy.htm   (403 words)

  
 PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation was awarded to certain units of the Armed Forces of the United States in recognition of participation in the war against the Japanese Empire during the periods 7 December 1941 and 10 May 1942, inclusive, and 17 October 1944 to 4 July 1945, inclusive.
The Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation was also awarded to several U.S. military units for outstanding service to the Republic of the Philippines in 1970 and 1972 during disaster relief operations.
The Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation ribbon is authorized for permanent wear only.
www.neguard.com /dpa/awards/awards/67PRPUC.html   (236 words)

  
 DND/CF : News Release : Joint Task Force Two Members Receive U.S. Presidential Unit Citation
Personnel from JTF 2 received the citation for their outstanding contribution to the multi-national Special Operations Forces task force in Afghanistan in 2002.
“The presentation of the U.S. Presidential Unit Citation to members of JTF 2 brings important recognition to a group of incredible Canadian Forces members whose accomplishments normally cannot be publicly recognized in the interest of national security,” said General Ray Henault, Chief of the Defence Staff.
The United States Presidential Unit Citation is awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and allied nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or after 7 December 1941.
www.forces.gc.ca /site/Newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=1539   (421 words)

  
 OPA News Release, 03/2001 UT Austin's Presidential Citation program seeks extraordinary nominees who personify the ...
The citation ordinarily will be presented in connection with the University’s anniversary celebration on or about Sept.15, but may be announced at any time.
"The Presidential Citation is an opportunity to honor extraordinary achievement and outstanding contributions to the University.
For additional information, contact M. Michael Sharlot, chair of the Presidential Citation Nominating Committee, (512) 232-1125, or McCowen at (512) 471-1232 or via e-mail at .
www.utexas.edu /opa/news/01newsreleases/nr_200103/nr_citation010307.html   (445 words)

  
 Presidential Unit Citation, 5th Marines
"The Presidential Unit Citation (Navy) is awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy.
As I present you with this citation, I salute you in the name of the freedom that you defend and the honor that you have won for your country."
President Johnson said the above words as he awarded the Presidential Unit Citation to the entire 5th Marine Regiment for their heroic actions on Operations Union I, and II in May 1967.
www.combatwife.net /puc5th.htm   (516 words)

  
 SOG 'Presidential Unit Citation'
The Comancheros attending the SOG PUC ceremony surround the citation and award certificate which will be displayed at the JFK museum at Ft. Bragg.
When the Secretary of Defense became aware of the extraordinary heroics of the SOG, he was open to the suggestion by John Plaster that the unit might deserve the Presidential Unit Citation.
The Presidential Unit Citation will be presented at Fort Bragg at 11 am on April 4th.
www.a101avn.org /SOGPUC.htm   (1529 words)

  
 Presidential Unit Citation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Its official designation was changed to the Presidential Unit Citation (Army) on November 3, 1966.
The Presidential Unit Citation is worn on the right side of the uniform before all other unit citations.
Additional awards of the Presidential Unit Citation are denoted by oak leaf clusters.
www.foxfall.com /fra-aua-puc.htm   (172 words)

  
 Education professor receives APA Presidential Citation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
New Mexico State University’s Luis Vazquez, head of the Counseling and Educational Psychology Department in the College of Education, was awarded a Presidential Citation in August at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.
The APA citation also honored Vazquez’s efforts to work with the state of New Mexico in passing laws and developing programs for New Mexico psychologists to receive prescriptive authority.
Vazquez serves as a senior faculty senator for NMSU’s Faculty Senate; as president of the university’s Hispanic Caucus; as a faculty adviser to UNITY, a multicultural graduate student group; and as a faculty mentor for the NMSU Teaching Academy.
www.nmsu.edu /~ucomm/Releases/2005/september/vazquez_award.htm   (443 words)

  
 USS Nicholas — Presidential Unit Citation, 28 January 1944
I regret that your sister ship, the USS Radford, who likewise is to receive the Unit Citation and who was present with you in Kula Gulf on the night of the 5th and 6th of July, could not be in port.
During the forty years since destroyer Number One, the old Bainbridge was commissioned, the destroyer forces of our Navy have been very proud of their record and to be ”outstanding” among these ships has been a distinct accomplishment.
Upon the completion of the presentation, the National Anthem was played after which Admiral Nimitz posed for photographs with the officers and men of the ship.
www.ussnicholas.org /citation.html   (1278 words)

  
 Nominations sought for presidential citation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
ominations are now being accepted for the Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement, which honors UD graduates of the last 20 years who exhibit great promise in their professional careers and/or public service activities.
Nominees should be alumni from the classes of 1979 through 1999 and should be making significant contributions as demonstrated through tangible results, innovations, promotions and company or community recognition.
All 1999 Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement recipients will be honored Oct. 15.
www.udel.edu /PR/UDaily/Nominations.html   (125 words)

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