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Below is the citation for the Navy Cross Medal for PFC Alvin R. Gale, United States Marine Corps as is published on pages 122 – 123 of “For Extraordinary Heroism” The Navy Cross – Vietnam: Citations of Awards to Men of The United States Navy and The United States Marine Corps (1964 – 1973).
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“For extraordinary heroism while serving as a Radio Operator with Company G, Second Battalion, 26th Marines, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade in the Republic of Vietnam on 28 January 1969. During Operation LINN RIVER, the Second Platoon of Company G was patrolling near a stream in Quang Nam Province when the Marines came under a heavy volume of fire from hostile soldiers occupying well-concealed emplacements and, after sustaining several casualties, deployed to the marginal shelter of a bomb crater.
Observing that the Platoon Leader was among the casualties, Private First Class Gale volunteered to accompany his Platoon Commander and a Fire Team and fearlessly went to the aid of the beleaguered unit. Nothing that the casualties were laying in an unprotected area near the hostile emplacements and would have to be evacuated prior to the utilization of supporting artillery fire, he unhesitatingly accompanied his companions across the fire-swept terrain and effected the rescue of three of the injured men. As he, with his Platoon Commander, again boldly entered the enemy kill zone and approached to within five meters of the hostile soldiers to evacuate the remaining helpless Marine, the two came under intense fire which fatally wounded the Platoon Commander.
Determined to save his injured comrade and, if possible, retrieve the officer, Private First Class Gale immediately delivered suppressive fire on the North Vietnamese position and was attempting to gain fire superiority, when he was mortally wounded. By his courage, selfless concern for his fellow men and unwavering devotion to duty, Private First Class Gale upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.”
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There is more to this page but I need to get some photos posted in order to get the right effect etc. So If anyone has a photo of Alvin Gale I would appreciate seeing it. As of now all I have is a picture of his tombstone out in Gethsemanie Cemetery – West Roxbury, Mass …. Alvin Gale (2./26) and Paul Reid (2/5) is buried on a ridgeline overlooking my mother and father,
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