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The following are the names of 2/77FA Soldiers awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for their extraordinary heroism in combat actions. These 3 were awarded theirs in the same formation in which Sp/5 Richard Hazel of 3/22Inf. received his. The presenter, Gen. William Westmoreland said he thought it was a record number of DSCs awarded in one formation in the Vietnam War.
- LTC John Vessey, Bn. C.O. For Soui-Tre, 21 Mar, '67 on 18 Sep '67
- SGT Earl Haupt, Also For Soui-Tre, 21 Mar, '67 on 18 Sep '67
- SP/4 Samuel Townsends, For Soui-Tre, 21 Mar, '67 on 18 Sep '67
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