Posted on Aug 9, 2025
Profiles of Valor: SP4 Michael Fitzmaurice (USA)
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In March 1970, he was deployed to Vietnam, the only one of his group of friends sent to that war zone. He was assigned to Second Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division.
In his second month there, his unit fought in the battle of Khe Sanh, which had been subjected to a 77-day siege in 1968, and the Marines there suffered heavy casualties before abandoning the base. But when military planners began operations into Laos, the abandoned Khe Sanh airstrip was needed for attacks on supply lines coming down the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Read his citation...it is truly incredible.
In his second month there, his unit fought in the battle of Khe Sanh, which had been subjected to a 77-day siege in 1968, and the Marines there suffered heavy casualties before abandoning the base. But when military planners began operations into Laos, the abandoned Khe Sanh airstrip was needed for attacks on supply lines coming down the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Read his citation...it is truly incredible.
Profiles of Valor: SP4 Michael Fitzmaurice (USA)
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Heroes
Vietnam War
Medal of Honor
Military History
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I was there at the same time with the 101st Airborne. I would just like to add that there were many more acts of courage and heroism that went undocumented, unseen or not noticed. Combat brings out the best and the worst of humanity.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
A Friend Of Mine, Thomas Wesley" Tom" Croff, Whom I've Known Since 7th Grade Home Room, Also Served With The 101 St Airborne Combat Division, In The 70's. Tom Did 2 Tours In Vietnam & EARNED A Purple With A Cluster.. Tom Never Spoke To Me About It,
I Was Told About It By His Wife Esther; And To This Very Day, Tom Has One Hell Of A Time With His PTSD. ~~ I'm Sending Tom This Article - Right Now! ~ Thanks For Posting It.~ Very Much Appreciated - By The Time You've Read To Here, That Email's Already Gone
I Was Told About It By His Wife Esther; And To This Very Day, Tom Has One Hell Of A Time With His PTSD. ~~ I'm Sending Tom This Article - Right Now! ~ Thanks For Posting It.~ Very Much Appreciated - By The Time You've Read To Here, That Email's Already Gone
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CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
Absolutely correct, SGT Ed Matyjasik. War does bring out the best and the worst of humanity.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown Fantastic story and bravery. I Salute you SP4 Michael Fitzmaurice for you courage and split second decision.
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