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CITATION:
For exceptionally meritorious service from 5 April to 4
December 1972 while participating in combat operations in Soughease Asia. Operating
in an intense combat environment, USS OKLAHOMA CITY demonstrated the highest level of
combat readiness and proficiency while providing close naval gunfire suport for Republic
of Vietnam forces in Military Region One and in the conduct of naval gunfire strikes
against the enemy in North Vietnam. In April 1972, while acting as a task unit
commander, OKLAHOMA CITY planned and led many daring strikes against enemy stowage
areas, supply routes, and enemy emplacements in North Vietnam. These strikes were
executed with a high degree of professionalism in the face of intense hostile fire from
shore batteries and the constant threat of enemy aircraft. By their courage,
perserverance, and dedication, the officers and men of USS OKLAHOMA CITY reflected great
credit upon themselves, their ship, and the United States Naval Service. |
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