Air Medal / After Action Report





The President of the United States of America

takes pleasure in presenting the Air Medal

to

Corporal Bruce Sydow
United States Marine Corps

for service as set forth in the following

Citation:
For meritorious achievement in aerial flight as a designated Aerial Gunner with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 167 during combat missions in support of the Republic of Vietnam against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) forces on 17 June 1970. He contributed materially to the success of his squadron. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of hazardous flying conditions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

For The President,

Commanding General
1st Marine Aircraft Wing

After Action Report, Courtesy of the Texas Tech University Vietnam Center and Archive
After Action Report for Mission #50


Ceremony, Marble Mountain, Vietnam
Bruce Sydow, 19-year-old Marine

In memory of the 33 who have fallen