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Medal of Honor Recipient Advocates for MACV-SOG

Col. Paris Davis emphasizes the significance of honoring the Vietnam War's covert warriors, the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG).

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  • September 1, 2023
A Vietnamese Montongard Chaplain, leads prayer during a ceremony celebrating the partnership between MACV-SOG and the Montongard during the Vietnam War, Fort Bragg N.C., Nov. 10, 2021.
(Photo by Sgt. Gavin Lewis 3rd Special Forces Group)
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Col. Paris Davis emphasizes the significance of honoring the Vietnam War’s covert warriors, the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG). This top-secret unit, which operated from 1964 to 1972, conducted missions deep within enemy territory, playing a vital role in collecting intelligence. Davis, a Medal of Honor recipient, calls for the Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the MACV-SOG in recognition of their unparalleled service and sacrifice, urging the public to support the draft legislation.
 

Key Points: 

  1. The MACV-SOG, active from 1964 to 1972, conducted covert operations in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, focusing on tasks like reconnaissance, sabotage, and direct-action raids, primarily targeting the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
  2. Members of this group faced immense danger, with casualty rates exceeding 100%; their covert operations were not publicly acknowledged until the 1990s.
  3. Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to MACV-SOG would acknowledge their tremendous service, sacrifices, and crucial role in military history, potentially bringing healing to the families of the unit.
  4. MACV-SOG significantly influenced the evolution of the U.S. military, laying the groundwork for today’s special operations forces.
  5. Col. Paris Davis, backed by others, is actively urging Congress to support legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to MACV-SOG, recognizing around 2,000 personnel from diverse military backgrounds.

 

Source: https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2023/08/30/the-time-is-right-to-honor-the-vietnam-wars-most-secret-warriors/ 

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