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| Specialist Four James G. Shannon |
Class
of 2006
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United States Army
Army Commendation Medal with "V"
Device |
Citation
Specialist Four Shannon distinguished himself
by heroism in connection with military operations against
an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, on 11 January
1968, while serving as a member of the 272nd Military Police
Company. Specialist Shannon was a member of a military police
squad stationed at the Bong Son Police Station, Hoai Nhon
District, Republic of Vietnam, when that facility came under
attack by an estimated 200 North Vietnamese Army soldiers
and Viet Cong. The enemy supported and conducted the attack
using rockets, grenades, satchel charges and heavy automatic
and small arms fire. The attack was launched against all four
edges of the perimeter simultaneously. Throughout the three
hours duration of the battle, numerous assaults were made
from all directions in an attempt to breach the wire and overrun
the compound. Specialist Shannon was assigned to the west
perimeter of the compound as a strong point within the defensive
positions of the National Police. He continually exposed himself
to intense enemy fire as he moved from position to position,
rallying and directing the fires of the defending National
Policemen wherever the attack was most intense. Along his
portion of the perimeter, Specialist Shannon added his fire
to the to those of the National Police. Specialist Shannon’s
courageous actions and aggressive leadership in close combat
reflected his loyalty and devotion to duty. His exemplary
performance of duty was 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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