DANIEL A HENNESSY
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HONORED ON PANEL 13E, LINE 91 OF THE WALL

DANIEL A HENNESSY

WALL NAME

DANIEL A HENNESSY

PANEL / LINE

13E/91

DATE OF BIRTH

06/04/1943

CASUALTY PROVINCE

PR & MR UNKNOWN

DATE OF CASUALTY

12/28/1966

HOME OF RECORD

NEWTOWN

COUNTY OF RECORD

Bucks County

STATE

PA

BRANCH OF SERVICE

ARMY

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LEFT FOR DANIEL A HENNESSY
POSTED ON 12.15.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Distinguished Service Cross citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….
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POSTED ON 12.28.2019
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Distinguished Service Cross Award

1st Lt Daniel A Hennessy

Distinguished Service Cross

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Daniel A. Hennessy, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). First Lieutenant Hennessy distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 28 December 1966 while serving as a platoon leader with elements of the 8th Cavalry on a search and destroy mission in Quan Hoai An Province. When his platoon suddenly received intense hostile fire from a nearby village, Lieutenant Hennessy dauntlessly led an assault on the Viet Cong positions. Maneuvering through a hail of bullets, hem moved to the head of the platoon and was the first man to enter the hamlet. Unmindful of his vulnerable position, Lieutenant Hennessy fearlessly engaged the enemy with his rifle and hand grenades. He then called for artillery strikes within ten meters of his own position, which allowed his platoon to reach cover at the edge of a rice paddy. As he shouted orders and pointed out hostile emplacements, Lieutenant Hennessy was critically wounded by Viet Cong fire. Realizing that his wounds were fatal, he courageously continued to direct his men, until finally turning over command to his platoon sergeant with his last words. Demonstrating unimpeachable valor and profound concern for the men under his command, he inspired them to overwhelm and defeat the entrenched hostile force. First Lieutenant Hennessy's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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POSTED ON 5.14.2019
POSTED BY: COL (RET) Raul G. Villaronga

In Heaven Together

Dan:
As you probably know, Roger Riffle passed away last year. I do hope both of you have had an opportunity to get together and celebrate the service you provided our nation. See both of you in Heaven!
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POSTED ON 5.13.2019
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Cpl Daniel Hennessy,
Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander with the 1st Cavalry. Yesterday was Mother's Day. The war was years ago, but we all need to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in Peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 5.25.2018
POSTED BY: COl (Ret) Raul G. Villaronga, Commanding

In Memoriam

Both Lt John Riffle and Lt Dan Hennessy served under me as Platoon Leaders in Company B, 1/8 Cav. I just read Riffle's story about meeting Dan's friend many years later in a plane. I agree, God made that happen. Both John and Dan are no longer living, but not forgotten. This is truly what Memorial Day is all about. Until we meet again, brothers.
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