By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the United
States, I have today awarded
THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION (NAVY)
FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM TO
COMMANDER TASK GROUP 194.0
(Units Participating in Operation SEA LORDS)
For extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty from 18 October to 5 December 1968 while engaged in armed conflict against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. Commander Task Group 194.0 initiated and prosecuted the first of several interdiction campaigns to sever enemy lines of communication and resupply and to establish the legal government in areas previously held by the enemy. The naval units engaged in Operation SEA LORDS consistently displayed the striking power and professionalism which were to mark this and following campaigns. Tasked with routing a myriad of enemy forces from their previous sanctuaries, personnel of Commander Task Group 194.0 ventured courageously into little-known canals and back-water areas, fighting valiantly through countless intense enemy rocket and automatic weapons attacks. The naval units, through their persistent and aggressive strikes against enemy strongholds, were eminently successful in their campaign to interdict enemy resupply routes and base areas throughout the lower Mekong Delta region. The courage, professionalism, and dedication displayed by the officers and men of Commander Task Group 194.0 reflected credit upon themselves and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Richard Nixon
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in commending
USS GARRETT COUNTY (LST-786), USS HARNETT COUNTY (LST-821), USS
HUNTERDON COUNTY (LST-838) AND USS JENNINGS COUNTY (LST-846)
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For exceptionally meritorious service from 10 November 1966 to 30 January 1968 and from 1 March 1968 to 30 September 1968 in connection with operations against enemy aggressor forces in Southeast Asia. Participating as a unit of Commander Task Force 116 (Operations Game Warden), Task Unit 76.8.3 served as a mobile support base for river patrol boats (PBR’s) and UH-1B (Seawolf) helicopter gunships in support of friendly forces ashore along the rivers of the Mekong Delta in the Republic of Vietnam. The four ships comprising Task Unit 76.8.3 have spent in excess of 1,800 ship days on station, conducted more than 11,000 helicopter launches and landings (all accident free), originated nearly 6,400 PBR patrols, fired 475 gunfire support missions, coordinated 2,300 PBR/helicopter operations, and expended over 12,000,000 rounds of various types of ammunition. Additionally, Task Unit 76.8. 3 pursued a vigorous civic action program, providing tangible benefits to the Vietnamese people such as medical assistance and clothing, and thereby enhancing United States efforts in Southeast Asia. The professionalism, initiative, and dedication displayed by the officers and men of Task Unit 76.8.3 reflect great credit upon themselves and the United States Naval Service.
All personnel attached to and serving with Task Unit 76.8.3 during the above-designated period, or any part thereof, are hereby authorized to wear the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon.
John H. Chafee
Secretary of the Navy
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting
NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION
to UNITED STATES NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, SAIGON
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For exceptionally meritorious service from 16 March 1966 to 30 April 1972, in providing logistic support to U. S. Navy, U. S. Coast Guard, and Free World Naval Forces in Military Regions ONE, TWO, THREE and FOUR, Republic of Vietnam. During this period, United States Naval Support Activity, Saigon was tasked with requirements to overhaul and repair craft and equipment; provide administrative personnel, accounting, health, and welfare services; and provide logistical and fiscal support in matters of weapons, ammunition, base defense, port services, air and surface transportation, and operational publications. Concurrently, programs were initiated to build Riverine Warfare (GAME WARDEN) support bases, develop and expand the Coastal Surveillance (MARKET TIME) and Harbor Defense support bases, develop support for the Mobile Riverine Force concept, and establish policies and procedures for the full range of logistic support. Despite an adverse and often hostile environment, and with a continual shortage of personnel and equipment, United States Naval Support Activity, Saigon provided these necessary support functions to the U. S. Navy and Coast Guard forces operating in all areas of the Republic of Vietnam. In planning, coordinating and supporting United States Naval Forces efforts in the Vietnamization Program which required an expeditious turnover of United States Navy assets to the Vietnamese Navy, United States Naval Support Activity, Saigon executed a carefully planned integration of United States and Vietnamese personnel and assets into a truly Vietnamese military effort with American advisors. The superlative performance of duty by the personnel of United States Naval Forces Activity, Saigon reflects great credit upon themselves and the United States Naval Service.
Secretary of the Navy
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