Vietnam Hero: Captain Receives Medal Of Honor
Vietnam Hero: Captain Receives Medal Of Honor
At the White House the nation's highest decoration for gallantry is conferred by President Johnson on Captain Roger Donlon, the first military hero of the hostilities in South Vietnam. Captain Donlon was on six months temporary duty at Nam Dong when, despite four wounds, he rallied his men to throw back a concerted Red attack. Washington DC Exterior of the White House 'Fall Day". President Johnson standing at the podium with men from different branches of the military. Capitan Roger Donlon. President Johnson. Audience. President Johnson placing the Medal of Honor around Capitan Roger Donlon's neck. Capitan Donlon's mother. Vietnam Special Forces headquarters, three men seem to be overlooking a map. Four men approaching a sand bag ring that protected the men from harms way. Special forces men coming out of a fox hole. Washington DC Senator McNamara, President Johnson and Capitan Roger Donlon. Mrs. Donlon shaking hands with the President. Three men and three branches of the service, Army, Marine and Navy. Mrs. Donlon speaking with Senator McNamara and Capitan Donlon shaking hands and talking with President Johnson.