Bruce, Daniel D., Pfc. USMC

[thedrifter]

10-27-2004

MOH Recipient: Bruce, Daniel D., Pfc. USMC



Organization: U.S. Marine Corps, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division



Place and date: Fire Support Base Tomahawk, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, 1 March 1969



Entered service at: Chicago, Illinois; Born: 18 May 1950, Michigan City, Indiana



Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a mortar man with Headquarters and Service Company 3rd Battalion, against the enemy.



Early in the morning, Pfc. Bruce was on watch in his night defensive position at Fire Support Base Tomahawk when he heard movements ahead of him. An enemy explosive charge was thrown toward his position and he reacted instantly, catching the device and shouting to alert his companions.



Realizing the danger to the adjacent position with its two occupants, Pfc. Bruce held the device to his body and attempted to carry it from the vicinity of the entrenched Marines. As he moved away, the charge detonated and he absorbed the full force of the explosion.



Pfc. Bruce’s indomitable courage, inspiring valor, and selfless devotion to duty saved the lives of three of his fellow Marines and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

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Ellie

[cjwright90]

Rest in peace, Devil Dog.

[DSchmitke]

Rest In Peace Marine !!