Notable Recipients
- U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel, an infantry sergeant at the time, was awarded the Vietnam Gallantry Cross.
- USMC Lieutenant General George R. Christmas was awarded the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm.
- FBI Director Robert Mueller was awarded the Vietnam Gallantry Cross.
- Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey was awarded the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm.
- Former Pennsylvania Governor and Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge
- Houston area news anchor Bob Boudreaux awarded a Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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