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Video Parts (4 across 2 reels)

This clip is Reel 1, Part 1 of a 4-part film.

MAJOR GENERAL ANTHIS AWARDS DECORATIONS, TAN SON NHUT AB, VIETNAM Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

Film covers the presentation of awards and medals by Maj. Gen. Rollen H. Anthis, Comdr. 2d AD, at the Vietnamese AF Parade Ground. Recipients of awards are: Capt. Thomas H. O'Brien, DFC/Air Medal; CMSgt. Joseph S. Rizzo, Bronze Star; Capt. Thomas G. Gain, Purple Heart; Maj. Robert K. Butler, AFCM; MSgt. Harold K. Sams, AFCM; Lt. Col. Raymond L. Kolman, AFCM; Maj. Wayne E. Davis, AFCM; Capt. Ralph H. Barbour, AFCM; Capt. Louis A. Klenkel, AFCM; Capt. William M. Wade, Jr., AFCM; SMSgt. Levi B. Gritts, AFCM; MSgt. David T. Kohler, AFCM; SSgt. Fred M. Londry, AFCM; SSgt. Gene Silvis, AFCM; and Capt. Paul A. Enoven, Outstanding Instructor Award. (Shot list to follow.) Reel 1, 652': 1) Senior officers standing in formation. 2) Shows Maj. Gen. Anthis and a colonel on platform. 3) Recipients of awards marching forward, followed by flag bearers with VNAF and US flags. 4) VNAF band marching and stationary. 5) AF troops passing in review. 6) Series of shots of troops lined up for parade. 7) Scene of adjutant (Lt.) reading citations and Maj. Gen. Anthis pinning medals on recipients. Reel 2, 389': 1) VNAF Band marching. 2) AF troops in formation on parade grounds and saluting. 3) Shows group to receive awards marching forward, followed by flag bearer with VNAF and US flag. 4) CU of medals on cushion. 5) Adjutant reading citation for purple heart. 6) Scenes of Maj. Gen. Anthis pinning medals on recipients.

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Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities

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Date
1963-08-31
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