Richard M. Bradford

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Richard M. Bradford, Hospital Corpsman Second Class, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Bradford distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 5 March 1969 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company C, Third Reconnaissance Battalion, 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.