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MAURICE E GARRETT JR

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HONORED ON PANEL 2W, LINE 47 OF THE WALL

MAURICE EDWIN GARRETT JR

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MAURICE E GARRETT JR

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POSTED ON 4.3.2022

POSTED BY: ANON

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Never forget.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 10.22.2021

POSTED BY: Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Silver Star Medal Award

Captain Maurice Edwin Garrett, Jr. was awarded the Silver Star Medal, with Oak Leaf Cluster, for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as an Armored Reconnaissance Unit Commander (Pilot) and was assigned to A TRP, 2ND SQDN, 17TH CAVALRY, 101ST ABN DIV.
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/

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POSTED ON 10.22.2021

POSTED BY: Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Bronze Star Medal for Valor Award

Captain Maurice Edwin Garrett, Jr. was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V) and Oak Leaf Cluster, for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as an Armored Reconnaissance Unit Commander (Pilot) and was assigned to A TRP, 2ND SQDN, 17TH CAVALRY, 101ST ABN DIV.
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/

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POSTED ON 10.22.2021

POSTED BY: Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Distinguished Flying Cross Award

Captain Maurice Edwin Garrett, Jr. was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism and extraordinary achievement while engaged in aerial flight. He served as an Armored Reconnaissance Unit Commander (Pilot) and was assigned to A TRP, 2ND SQDN, 17TH CAVALRY, 101ST ABN DIV.
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/

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POSTED ON 10.22.2021

POSTED BY: Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Army Commendation Medal for Valor

Captain Maurice Edwin Garrett, Jr. was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V) and Oak Leaf Cluster, for his sustained heroism and meritorious service. He served as an Armored Reconnaissance Unit Commander (Pilot) and was assigned to A TRP, 2ND SQDN, 17TH CAVALRY, 101ST ABN DIV.
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