Caleb J. Sullivan

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Caleb J. Sullivan (9158021), Hospitalman, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospitalman Sullivan distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 28 December 1966 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company I, Third Battalion, Twelfth Marines, THIRD Marine Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.