HONORED ON PANEL 3W, LINE 39 OF THE WALL
DANNY DAY ENTRICAN
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DANNY D ENTRICAN
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3W/39
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LEFT FOR DANNY DAY ENTRICAN
POSTED ON 2.24.1999
POSTED BY: CLAY MARSTON
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THIS FINE YOUNG ARMY OFFICER WHOSE NAME SHALL LIVE FOREVER MORE
CAPTAIN
DANNY DAY ENTRICAN
TASK FORCE ONE
ADVISORY ELEMENT
USARV ADVISORY GROUP
5TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP
CAPTAIN DANNY DAY ENTRICAN
WAS A SPECIAL FORCES RECONNAISSANCE PATROL LEADER
FOR LONG RANGE RECONNAISSANCE PATROL ( LRRP )
ALERT TEAM "ALASKA" WHICH WAS INSERTED INTO THE
DA KRONG VALLEY IN THUA THIN PROVINCE, SOUTH VIETNAM,
ON MAY 8, 1971.
HIS DUTY ASSIGNMENT IN DA NANG WAS THAT OF AN ADVISOR
TO THE SOUTH VIETNAMESE ARMY. HIS TEAM CONSISTED OF
THREE OTHER AMERICANS AND THREE CHINESE NUNG
MERCENARIES. THE TEAM WAS OVERWHELMED IN A
FIREFIGHT THREE DAYS LATER ABOUT ONE MILE FROM
THE BORDER OF LAOS, DUE WEST OF HUE.
DURING THIS FIREFIGHT, TWO AMERICANS AND ONE NUNG
WERE KILLED. SURVIVING COMMANDO TRUONG MINH LONG
AND INTERPRETER TRUONG TO HA STATED THAT THEY
ROLLED DOWNHILL AFTER A HOSTILE SEARCH PARTY
DETECTED THEM HIDING IN THE BUSH. ESTRICAN AND
THE REMAINING TWO NUNG HAD TRIED TO MAKE A
CHOPPER PICKUP, BUT ENTRICAN WAS APPARENTLY
WOUNDED AND YELLED AT THEM TO MOVE OUT AND
TRY TO MAKE THE PICKUP ALONE.
HE WAS LATER DECLARED TO BE
MISSING IN ACTION.
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AWARD OF THE
BRONZE STAR MEDAL with 'V' device
For heroism in connection with ground operations against a hostile
force in the Republic of Vietnam: First Lieutenant Entrican
distinguished himself by exceptional heroism on 11 September 1970
while serving as senior advisor to a Camp Strike Force operation.
While engaged in the mission of search and control on QL 14,
Lieutenant Entrican lead a point element towards a well used trail
in a densely wooded area. When they were within 100 meters of the
trail an estimated company opened up with an intense volume of
automatic fire. After manoeuvering the CSF into position, Lieutenant
Entrican called for Cobra Gunships and exposed himself to the enemy
fire in order to direct the gunships. Even with the gunships working
the area it was evident to him the CSF element could not hold the
superior fire from the NVA / VC position. When he began to withdraw
he noticed a dead NVA / VC body and returned under fire to search
the body for valuable documents. Lieutenant Entrican then moved
his element to a safe position without incurring any casualties and
directed fire from the gunships on the enemy. The results did not
prove so valuable for the enemy after they broke contact leaving
one NVA / VC KIA and one carbine weapon behind.
Lieutenant Entrican's bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping
with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great
credit upon himself, Special Forces and the United States Army
Date of Action - 11 September 1970
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AWARD OF THE
BRONZE STAR MEDAL with 'V' device (Second Oak Leaf Cluster)
For heroism in connection with ground operations against a hostile
force in the Republic of Vietnam: First Lieutenant Entrican
distinguished himself by heroism on 25 October 1970 while serving
as the senior Special Forces advisor to a company size Camp Strike
Force unit. At 1050 hours the CSF operation in ambush position made
contact with an unknown size enemy unit. Immediately upon
receiving fire, the enemy unleashed a heavy volume of rockets and
automatic weapons fire. Lieutenant Entrican immediately began to
manoeuver the CIDG elements in order to maintain fire superiority
and to prevent the enemy from escaping. With complete disregard
for his own personal safety Lieutenant Entrican led an assault on the
retreating enemy. He then directed gunship and airstrikes against
the enemy. The results of the contact were 13 NVA KIA.
First Lieutenant Entrican's heroic actions were in keeping with the
highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit
upon himself, Special Forces and the United States Army.
Date of Action: 25 October 1970
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE
DANNY DAY ENTRICAN
TASK FORCE ONE
ADVISORY ELEMENT
USARV ADVISORY GROUP
5TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP
CAPTAIN DANNY DAY ENTRICAN
WAS A SPECIAL FORCES RECONNAISSANCE PATROL LEADER
FOR LONG RANGE RECONNAISSANCE PATROL ( LRRP )
ALERT TEAM "ALASKA" WHICH WAS INSERTED INTO THE
DA KRONG VALLEY IN THUA THIN PROVINCE, SOUTH VIETNAM,
ON MAY 8, 1971.
HIS DUTY ASSIGNMENT IN DA NANG WAS THAT OF AN ADVISOR
TO THE SOUTH VIETNAMESE ARMY. HIS TEAM CONSISTED OF
THREE OTHER AMERICANS AND THREE CHINESE NUNG
MERCENARIES. THE TEAM WAS OVERWHELMED IN A
FIREFIGHT THREE DAYS LATER ABOUT ONE MILE FROM
THE BORDER OF LAOS, DUE WEST OF HUE.
DURING THIS FIREFIGHT, TWO AMERICANS AND ONE NUNG
WERE KILLED. SURVIVING COMMANDO TRUONG MINH LONG
AND INTERPRETER TRUONG TO HA STATED THAT THEY
ROLLED DOWNHILL AFTER A HOSTILE SEARCH PARTY
DETECTED THEM HIDING IN THE BUSH. ESTRICAN AND
THE REMAINING TWO NUNG HAD TRIED TO MAKE A
CHOPPER PICKUP, BUT ENTRICAN WAS APPARENTLY
WOUNDED AND YELLED AT THEM TO MOVE OUT AND
TRY TO MAKE THE PICKUP ALONE.
HE WAS LATER DECLARED TO BE
MISSING IN ACTION.
***************************************************************
AWARD OF THE
BRONZE STAR MEDAL with 'V' device
For heroism in connection with ground operations against a hostile
force in the Republic of Vietnam: First Lieutenant Entrican
distinguished himself by exceptional heroism on 11 September 1970
while serving as senior advisor to a Camp Strike Force operation.
While engaged in the mission of search and control on QL 14,
Lieutenant Entrican lead a point element towards a well used trail
in a densely wooded area. When they were within 100 meters of the
trail an estimated company opened up with an intense volume of
automatic fire. After manoeuvering the CSF into position, Lieutenant
Entrican called for Cobra Gunships and exposed himself to the enemy
fire in order to direct the gunships. Even with the gunships working
the area it was evident to him the CSF element could not hold the
superior fire from the NVA / VC position. When he began to withdraw
he noticed a dead NVA / VC body and returned under fire to search
the body for valuable documents. Lieutenant Entrican then moved
his element to a safe position without incurring any casualties and
directed fire from the gunships on the enemy. The results did not
prove so valuable for the enemy after they broke contact leaving
one NVA / VC KIA and one carbine weapon behind.
Lieutenant Entrican's bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping
with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great
credit upon himself, Special Forces and the United States Army
Date of Action - 11 September 1970
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AWARD OF THE
BRONZE STAR MEDAL with 'V' device (Second Oak Leaf Cluster)
For heroism in connection with ground operations against a hostile
force in the Republic of Vietnam: First Lieutenant Entrican
distinguished himself by heroism on 25 October 1970 while serving
as the senior Special Forces advisor to a company size Camp Strike
Force unit. At 1050 hours the CSF operation in ambush position made
contact with an unknown size enemy unit. Immediately upon
receiving fire, the enemy unleashed a heavy volume of rockets and
automatic weapons fire. Lieutenant Entrican immediately began to
manoeuver the CIDG elements in order to maintain fire superiority
and to prevent the enemy from escaping. With complete disregard
for his own personal safety Lieutenant Entrican led an assault on the
retreating enemy. He then directed gunship and airstrikes against
the enemy. The results of the contact were 13 NVA KIA.
First Lieutenant Entrican's heroic actions were in keeping with the
highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit
upon himself, Special Forces and the United States Army.
Date of Action: 25 October 1970
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE
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