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HONORED ON PANEL 2E, LINE 7 OF THE WALL
MARVIN GLEN SHIELDS
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MARVIN G SHIELDS
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POSTED ON 6.10.2015
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet
Medal of Honor Citation
Marvin Glen Shields
Date of birth: December 30, 1939
Date of death: June 10, 1965
Burial location: Gardiner, Washington
Place of Birth: Washington, Port Townsend
Home of record: Seattle Washington
Status: KIA
Marvin Shields is the only member of the U.S. Navy's Seebeas to be awarded the Medal of Honor in history.
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Medal of Honor
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Construction Mechanic Third Class Marvin Glen Shields (NSN: 3904693), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Seabee Team 1104, Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven, near Dong Xoai, Republic of Vietnam, on 10 June 1965. Although wounded when the compound of Detachment A-342, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, came under intense fire from an estimated reinforced Viet Cong regiment employing machineguns, heavy weapons and small arms, Construction Mechanic Third Class Shields continued to resupply his fellow Americans who needed ammunition and to return the enemy fire for a period of approximately three hours, at which time the Viet Cong launched a massive attack at close range with flame-throwers, hand grenades and small-arms fire. Wounded a second time during this attack, Shields nevertheless assisted in carrying a more critically wounded man to safety, and then resumed firing at the enemy for four more hours. When the commander asked for a volunteer to accompany him in an attempt to knock out an enemy machinegun emplacement which was endangering the lives of all personnel in the compound because of the accuracy of its fire, Shields unhesitatingly volunteered for this extremely hazardous mission. Proceeding toward their objective with a 3.5-inch rocket launcher, they succeeded in destroying the enemy machinegun emplacement, thus undoubtedly saving the lives of many of their fellow servicemen in the compound. Construction Mechanic Third Class Shields was mortally wounded by hostile fire while returning to his defensive position. His heroic initiative and great personal valor in the face of intense enemy fire sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.
Action Date: 10-Jun-65
Service: Navy
Rank: Construction Mechanic Third Class
Company: Seabee Team 1104
Battalion: Mobile Construction Battalion 11
Date of birth: December 30, 1939
Date of death: June 10, 1965
Burial location: Gardiner, Washington
Place of Birth: Washington, Port Townsend
Home of record: Seattle Washington
Status: KIA
Marvin Shields is the only member of the U.S. Navy's Seebeas to be awarded the Medal of Honor in history.
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Medal of Honor
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Construction Mechanic Third Class Marvin Glen Shields (NSN: 3904693), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Seabee Team 1104, Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven, near Dong Xoai, Republic of Vietnam, on 10 June 1965. Although wounded when the compound of Detachment A-342, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, came under intense fire from an estimated reinforced Viet Cong regiment employing machineguns, heavy weapons and small arms, Construction Mechanic Third Class Shields continued to resupply his fellow Americans who needed ammunition and to return the enemy fire for a period of approximately three hours, at which time the Viet Cong launched a massive attack at close range with flame-throwers, hand grenades and small-arms fire. Wounded a second time during this attack, Shields nevertheless assisted in carrying a more critically wounded man to safety, and then resumed firing at the enemy for four more hours. When the commander asked for a volunteer to accompany him in an attempt to knock out an enemy machinegun emplacement which was endangering the lives of all personnel in the compound because of the accuracy of its fire, Shields unhesitatingly volunteered for this extremely hazardous mission. Proceeding toward their objective with a 3.5-inch rocket launcher, they succeeded in destroying the enemy machinegun emplacement, thus undoubtedly saving the lives of many of their fellow servicemen in the compound. Construction Mechanic Third Class Shields was mortally wounded by hostile fire while returning to his defensive position. His heroic initiative and great personal valor in the face of intense enemy fire sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.
Action Date: 10-Jun-65
Service: Navy
Rank: Construction Mechanic Third Class
Company: Seabee Team 1104
Battalion: Mobile Construction Battalion 11
POSTED ON 7.24.2013
POSTED BY: Duane Necessary
Thank you brother!
I am a Seabee veteran a cm2 Marvin is huge hero of mine. I even spent a few deployment on Camp Marvin Shields. Thanks to all who served.
POSTED ON 6.10.2013
POSTED BY: Curt Carter
Remembering an American Hero
Dear CMA3 Marvin Glen Shields, 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
