HONORED ON PANEL 38E, LINE 55 OF THE WALL
DAVID ERNEST LITTLETON
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DAVID E LITTLETON
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LEFT FOR DAVID ERNEST LITTLETON
POSTED ON 3.7.2023
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star 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 4.21.2020
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Cpl David Littleton, Thank you for your service ass an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is another spring, but like none other. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 2.9.2019
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran
Silver Star Citation
David Ernest Littleton
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Corporal
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Division: 1st Cavalry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 3490 (May 17, 1968)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal David Ernest Littleton (ASN: US-51644820), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Corporal Littleton distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 9 February 1968, while serving as a rifleman with Company D, 2d Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, during a search and clear mission near Hue, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit came under intense hostile fire, Corporal Littleton exposed himself to enemy fire as he effectively directed mortar fire on the hostile emplacements. After successfully neutralizing several enemy positions, Corporal Littleton moved forward to provide covering fire for his comrades who were engaging other enemy emplacements. At this time, Corporal Littleton was mortally wounded. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Corporal
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Division: 1st Cavalry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 3490 (May 17, 1968)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal David Ernest Littleton (ASN: US-51644820), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Corporal Littleton distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 9 February 1968, while serving as a rifleman with Company D, 2d Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, during a search and clear mission near Hue, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit came under intense hostile fire, Corporal Littleton exposed himself to enemy fire as he effectively directed mortar fire on the hostile emplacements. After successfully neutralizing several enemy positions, Corporal Littleton moved forward to provide covering fire for his comrades who were engaging other enemy emplacements. At this time, Corporal Littleton was mortally wounded. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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