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HONORED ON PANEL 36W, LINE 31 OF THE WALL
RONALD CORY SAFFELL
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RONALD C SAFFELL
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LEFT FOR RONALD CORY SAFFELL
POSTED ON 5.24.2014
POSTED BY: Linda Beasley Harrison
Great Guy
I remember Ronnie from high school. He was one of those guys that you knew was a good kid!! I am sure his family misses him everyday! So many young men of this generations laid down their lives for this country and what this country stands for. May we never forget their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families. He was too young!!
POSTED ON 12.16.2013
POSTED BY: A Thankful Vietnam Veteran
Silver Star Citation
Silver Star
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
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 Specialist Fourth Class Ronald Cory Saffell (ASN: RA-18920075), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Saffell distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 16 December 1968, while serving as a rifleman with Company B, 1st Battalion (Airborne) (Airmobile, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during a search and clear mission near Song Be, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy force and a fellow soldier was wounded a short distance from his position, Specialist Saffell exposed himself to the intense hostile fire as he made two unsuccessful attempts to reach the injured man. During each attempt, Specialist Saffell placed a heavy volume of fire upon the insurgents' positions. While trying a third time to reach his comrade, Specialist Saffell was mortally wounded by the searing enemy fire. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 15510 (December 30, 1968)
Action Date: December 16, 1968
Service: Army
Rank: Specialist Fourth Class
Company: Company B
Battalion: 1st Battalion (Airborne) (Airmobile)
Regiment: 12th Cavalry Regiment
Division: 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
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 Specialist Fourth Class Ronald Cory Saffell (ASN: RA-18920075), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Saffell distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 16 December 1968, while serving as a rifleman with Company B, 1st Battalion (Airborne) (Airmobile, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during a search and clear mission near Song Be, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy force and a fellow soldier was wounded a short distance from his position, Specialist Saffell exposed himself to the intense hostile fire as he made two unsuccessful attempts to reach the injured man. During each attempt, Specialist Saffell placed a heavy volume of fire upon the insurgents' positions. While trying a third time to reach his comrade, Specialist Saffell was mortally wounded by the searing enemy fire. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 15510 (December 30, 1968)
Action Date: December 16, 1968
Service: Army
Rank: Specialist Fourth Class
Company: Company B
Battalion: 1st Battalion (Airborne) (Airmobile)
Regiment: 12th Cavalry Regiment
Division: 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
POSTED ON 11.13.2013
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]
Remembering An American Hero
Dear SP4 Ronald Cory Saffell, sir
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
