Vietnam hero awarded the Navy Cross

Thank you PVT Mark Brown for making us aware that "fifty years after Ret. Marine 1st Sgt. John Lord led his unit through an ambush during the Vietnam War, he was awarded the Navy Cross for his efforts."
Image: Ret. Marine 1st Sgt. John Lord honored at ball; four fellow unit members present
I am glad that John Lord was alive when this award was presented.
"The Navy Cross is the second highest award a Marine can receive, outranked only by the Medal of Honor.
Lord first received the Bronze Star for his efforts in 1975, seven years after he put himself in the crosshairs of a hidden North Vietnamese Army battalion to rescue his wounded comrades.
On that fateful day, July 28, 1968, Lord’s platoon commander and senior leadership were wounded during an ambush. Lord “unhesitatingly maneuvered across the fire-swept terrain and skillfully deployed the platoon against the enemy,” according to the award citation.
Lord then located one of the few remaining operational radios and began directing air support until reinforcements could arrive, all while rescuing his injured comrades.
The day after the battle, Ret. Lt. Col. Michael Sweeney began advocating for the Navy Cross on Lord’s behalf for his heroic actions. Forty-three years later, Sweeney’s efforts were realized."

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Excellent share brother Mark

It is a shame that this occurred so long after the original award. I am glad it was finally awarded though.