Most decorated unit in Vietnam war?

Answer 1

The most Decorated unit in the Vietnam War was the U.S Navy Seawolf's

They where attached to the brown water Navy, they where created for supporting,inserting,Extracting Special Operation units and often flew there missions at Night.

Indiana Rangers were decorated 537 times in Vietnam . 18 Silver Stars, 1 Soldiers Medal, 122 Bronze Stars (87 with "V" device for valor), 101 Purple Hearts,111 Air Medals and 184 Army Commendation Medals (30 with "V" device for valor) were awarded for valor and achievement. No other single Army Infantry company was as decorated during a one-year period of time as the Indiana Rangers.

Answer 2

The highest decorated Vietnam War Veteran is Joe Hooper.

During the course of his 17 years of military service, Captain Joe Ronnie Hooper received 37 citations, including the Medal of Honor, 2 Silver Stars (one Silver Star citation began as a recommendation for a second Medal of Honor), 6 Bronze Stars with combat distinguishing device (or "V") and 5 oak leaf clusters, the 8 Purple Hearts, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Captain Hooper also was awarded the Army Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon with Palm and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation Ribbon with Palm. Captain Hooper also held the Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge and Republic of Vietnam Parachutist Badge.

Answer 3

Col Robert L. Howard (Ret.) He wounded 14 times in 54 months of combat in Vietnam. He is a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, recommended for it on 3 separate occasions for 3 separate actions. His awards and decorations include;

CMOH 1

Distinguished Service Cross 2

Silver Star

Legion of Merit 4

Bronze Star with "V" 4

Purple Heart 8

Meritorious Service Medal 3

Air Medal with "V" 3

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Army Commendation Medal with "V" 7

Joint Service Achievement Medal

Army Achievement Medal

Good Conduct Medal 4th Award

National Defense Service Medal

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 3 Campaign Stars

Vietnam Service Medal 3 Campaign Stars

Armed Forces Reserve Medal

NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2

Army Service Ribbon

Overseas Ribbon

Foreign Decorations

Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold, Silver and Bronze stars

Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal, 1st Class

Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal, 1st Class

Republic of Vietnam Wound Medal

Republic of Vietnam Staff Service Medal, 2nd Class

Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Bar

Republic of Korea Order of National Security Merit (Sam-Il Medal)

Plus all of his special skills badges etc.

Special Forces, Ranger, EIB, CIB, Aircrew Badge, Master Parachutist, Pathfinder, Air Assault, Vietnamese Ranger, Vietnamese Master Parachutist, Thai Master Parachutist, Korean Master Parachutist, Thai Baloonist and French Master Parachutist.

I had the honor of meeting him in Iraq just a few months prior to his death. I would venture to say he is more decorated that Audie Murphy. Truly one of Americas greatest military heroes.

Answer 4

The highest decorated Vietnam War Veteran is Joe Hooper.

During the course of his 17 years of military service, Captain Joe Ronnie Hooper received 37 citations, including the Medal of Honor, 2 Silver Stars (one Silver Star citation began as a recommendation for a second Medal of Honor), 6 Bronze Stars with combat distinguishing device (or "V") and 5 oak leaf clusters, the 8 Purple Hearts, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Captain Hooper also was awarded the Army Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon with Palm and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation Ribbon with Palm. Captain Hooper also held the Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge and Republic of Vietnam Parachutist Badge.

Answer 5

The highest decorated Vietnam War Veteran is Joe Hooper.

During the course of his 17 years of military service, Captain Joe Ronnie Hooper received 37 citations, including the Medal of Honor, 2 Silver Stars (one Silver Star citation began as a recommendation for a second Medal of Honor), 6 Bronze Stars with combat distinguishing device (or "V") and 5 oak leaf clusters, the 8 Purple Hearts, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Captain Hooper also was awarded the Army Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon with Palm and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation Ribbon with Palm. Captain Hooper also held the Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge and Republic of Vietnam Parachutist Badge.

Answer 6

Some sources indicate Robert L. Howard or Joe Hooper.

Answer 7

Possibly, Robert L. Howard.

Answer 8

SSG John Travis Thompson