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HONORED ON PANEL 1W, LINE 10 OF THE WALL
JOSEPH M BERKSON
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JOSEPH M BERKSON
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POSTED ON 12.31.2023
POSTED BY: DAVID THOMPSON
AIR MUSEUM POW/MIA BRACELET DISPLAY
https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/vietnam-pow-bracelet-display/
Dr. Dave Thompson
Palm Springs Air Museum
POW/MIA Bracelet Display Curator
Lt. Commander U.S. Navy 1964-1970
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POSTED ON 8.11.2023
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Burial information
Capt Joseph Mike Berkson is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie, Illinois.
POSTED ON 5.2.2022
POSTED BY: Grateful Vietnam Veteran
Silver Star Medal Award
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Armor Joseph Mike Berkson, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 1 and 2 May 1972, while serving as Deputy Senior Advisor, 5th Army of the Republic of Vietnam Ranger Group, III Corps Ranger Command. On 1 May 1972, the 5th Ranger Group was operating in the vicinity of Quang Tri City, Quang Tri Province. Captain Berkson, realizing the weakened condition of his unit and the absence of support from other than United States assets, refused evacuation and disregarding his own personal safety, volunteered to remain with his unit. On the night of 1 May 1972, while attempting to penetrate enemy positions blocking the withdrawal from Quang Tri and establish a route across the Nhung River, the Group came under intense small arms, machine gun, and mortar fire. Command and Control of the Group was lost when elements of the command group became separated during the battle and Captain Berkson's element was reduced to a total of six. After a series of sharp contacts, this element was engaged by a machinegun at a range of twenty feet. Immediately returning fire, Captain Berkson assisted in destroying the machinegun. The element then began a move to a more concealed position along the river, inflicting additional casualties on the enemy as they proceeded. Utilizing escape and evasion techniques throughout the night, the element escaped detection and exfiltrated north to a position from which a helicopter extraction was arranged. Captain Berkson's conspicuous gallantry in action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/500826
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Armor Joseph Mike Berkson, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 1 and 2 May 1972, while serving as Deputy Senior Advisor, 5th Army of the Republic of Vietnam Ranger Group, III Corps Ranger Command. On 1 May 1972, the 5th Ranger Group was operating in the vicinity of Quang Tri City, Quang Tri Province. Captain Berkson, realizing the weakened condition of his unit and the absence of support from other than United States assets, refused evacuation and disregarding his own personal safety, volunteered to remain with his unit. On the night of 1 May 1972, while attempting to penetrate enemy positions blocking the withdrawal from Quang Tri and establish a route across the Nhung River, the Group came under intense small arms, machine gun, and mortar fire. Command and Control of the Group was lost when elements of the command group became separated during the battle and Captain Berkson's element was reduced to a total of six. After a series of sharp contacts, this element was engaged by a machinegun at a range of twenty feet. Immediately returning fire, Captain Berkson assisted in destroying the machinegun. The element then began a move to a more concealed position along the river, inflicting additional casualties on the enemy as they proceeded. Utilizing escape and evasion techniques throughout the night, the element escaped detection and exfiltrated north to a position from which a helicopter extraction was arranged. Captain Berkson's conspicuous gallantry in action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/500826
POSTED ON 6.24.2021
POSTED BY: john fabris
honoring you....
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star award attests to your courage and devotion. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...
POSTED ON 2.22.2017
POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik
Remembered
DEAR CAPTAIN BERKSON.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A SUPPLY STAFF OFFICER - GENERAL STAFF WITH THE RANGERS. IT IS 2017, WHICH MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. IT IS ALSO PRESIDENTS' DAY WEEKEND. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE.. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A SUPPLY STAFF OFFICER - GENERAL STAFF WITH THE RANGERS. IT IS 2017, WHICH MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. IT IS ALSO PRESIDENTS' DAY WEEKEND. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE.. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE.