Kenneth NEWLON Good

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Kenneth Newlon Good (0-66384), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations at Ap Tan Tho, Republic of Vietnam, on 2 January 1963, as a member of the Military Assistance Advisory Group, Vietnam. Captain Good was assigned as the Advisor to a Vietnamese infantry battalion which had the mission of securing a series of objectives, including the hamlet of Ap Tan Tho. While approaching the final objective, the battalion received intense small arms and automatic weapons fire from a determined and entrenched hostile force. At the risk of his life, Captain Good unhesitatingly moved from the Battalion Command Post to the forward elements to apprise himself of the situation and to assist the Vietnamese commanders. Although the unit was receiving casualties and he was exposed to constant gunfire, he completely ignored the danger to assist in the selection of a route into the hostile lines. His heroic and brave action stabilized the Vietnamese units and served as an example to those around him. Shortly after, while occupying a vantage point with the forward unit, he was struck by a sniper’s bullet. Although seriously wounded, he directed the aidmen to administer to the Vietnamese casualties and continued to encourage the friendly forces to pursue their defense efforts. Captain Good’s conspicuous gallantry and unselfish actions are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit on himself and the military service.
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 43 (September 27, 1963)