PFC John Andrew Barnes III9 US Ar~ (posthumous)

Page 8, No. 7 July l, 1970

P!L~ATROOPER C09-ERS RETREAT AT COST OF HIS LIFE- No. I01 ~ Vietnam Medal of Honor Presentations

LOZADA, CARLOS J~LMES - Rank and 6rganization: Private First Class, United States Army, Company A, 2d Battalion, 503d Infantry, 173d Air- borne Brigade. Place and date: Dak To, Republic of Vietnam, November 20, 1967. Entered service at: New York City, New York. Birth: Caguas, Puerto Rico ( September G, 194G).

PFC Lozada attended RooseVelt High School, Brooklyn, NY. He entered the Army at New York City on August l~, 1966. His decorations include the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge and Vietnam Campaign Medal (Vietnamese). Mrs. Linda B. Lozada 3525 Decatur Avenue, Bronx received his award in a private ceremony at the White House on November 18, 1969 by Vice President Agnew. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lezada reside at 676 East 180th Street, Bronx, New York. Contributor: Raymond A. Witnlk. ***

CAVALRYMAN KILLED CHARGING VIET CONG BUNKERS - No. 102 e£ Vietnam Medal of Honor Presentations

WICKAM, JERRY WAYNE - Rank and organization: ~orporal, United States Army, Troop F, 2d Squadron, llth Armored Cavalry Regiment. Place and date: Near Loc Ninh, Republic of Vietnam, January 6, 1968. Entered service at, Leaf River, Illinois. Birth, Rockford, Illinois (January 19, 1942).

CPL Wickam attended Leaf River High School. He entered the Army at Chicago, Illinois on September 12, 1966. His medal was presented to his widow, Mrs. Suzaune C. Wickam. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Wickam reside at 3810 Highcrest Road, Rickford, Illinois. Vice Presl- dent~new officiated at the White House ceremonies on November 18, 1969. Contributor: Raymond A. Witnlk. ***

AMMUNITIONLESS AND SURROUNDED SERGEANT USES RIFLE AS CLUB - No. 103 of Vietnam Medal of Honor Rresentations

YNTEMA, GORDON DOUGLAS - Rank and organization: Sergeant, United States Army, Detachment A-~31, Company D, 5th Speelal Forces Group (Airborne). Place and date: Ne~ Thong Binh, Republic of Vietnam, January 16-18, 1968. Entered service at: Michigan: Birth: Bethesda, Maryland (June 26, 1945).

SGT Yntema entered the Army at Detroit, Michigan on July 10, 1963. His widow, Mrs. Peggy E. Fischrupp 161 NW 69 St.,Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. re- ceived his award from Vice President Agnew at White House ceremonies on November 18, 1969. His parents Mr. and Mrs, Dwight B. Yntema live .at 940 Paw Paw Dr. Holland, Mich, His decorations include the Silver Star, Purple Heart with First OLC, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman and Parachutists Badges, and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. His service earning the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was not stated in his service record. Con- ~ributor: Edison W. Cox,Jr. ***

PFC Carlos J. Lozada, US Army (posthumous)