RANCDT3 Vietnam Team Members receive prestigious US ‘Navy Unit Commendations’.
(Star denotes awarded twice )
The ‘Navy Unit Commendation’ of the United States Navy is the US Military’s second highest Unit award. It was established by order of the Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal on 18 December 1944. This commendation is awarded by the Secretary to any ship, aircraft, detachment, or other unit of the United States Navy or Marine Corps which has since 6 December 1941 distinguished itself in action against the enemy with outstanding heroism.
To justify this award, the unit must have performed service of a character comparable to that which would merit the award of a Silver Star Medal, or achievement of like caliber in a non-combat situation, to an individual.
Awarded to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Teams
* the 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Teams received the award twice – denoted by the star in centre of ribbon.
The ‘Navy Unit Commendation‘ ranks immediately below the US Presidential Unit Citation.
http://www.navy.gov.au/Clearance_Divers_Vietnam_service_recognised
RAN Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Crane and USN Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead arrive at the Awards ceremony honouring the members of CDT3 Vietnam.
Received from Albert Moore – President of US ‘Mobile Riverine Force Vietnam Association‘ – MRFVA:
Congratulations: RANCDT3 Vietnam Team Members to receive prestigious USN Navy Unit Commendations.
” I served on VC Hill with three of the teams and they really did a lot more than they were ever given credit for. Congratulations. Albert (Pony) Moore”