Commander
United States Naval Forces
Vietnam
The Secretary of the Navy Takes pleasure in presenting the
Navy Achievement Medal
to
MICHAEL ALBERT HARRIS
RADIOMAN THIRD CLASS
UNITED STATES NAVY
For service as set forth in the following
CITATION
For professional achievement while serving with the United States Forces
engaged in riverine assault operations against the Viet Cong communist
aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam from July 1968 to July 1969.
Petty Officer HARRIS served as a radioman on board Armored Troop Carrier
152-1, a unit of River Assault Squadron FIFTEEN, engaged in support
operations with elements of the Second Brigade, Ninth Infantry Division,
United States Army. He participated in operations involving numerous
combat missions which struck deep into the enemy infested waters of
the Mekong Delta and inflicted heavy losses to the enemy. In each
instance, he reacted quickly and courageously. Despite exceedingly long
operational periods, he unfailingly met the requirements of the combat
situation with enthusiasm and determination. His efforts were instru-
mental in keeping his boat in a combat operational status and fighting
it to its full capability. Petty Officer HARRIS’ performance of duty,
sense of responsibility and courage under fire were in keeping with
the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Petty Officer HARRIS is authorized to wear the Combat "V".
For the Secretary of the Navy
E. R. Zumwalt, Jr.
Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy
Commander U.S. Naval Forces, Vietnam
