My apologies. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
So now, I'm wondering the same thing you are, the difference in the citations between Hyland and Zumwalt.
In the thread you linked to, you claim that the Hyland and Zumwalt versions were issued in relatively quick succession. May I ask what makes you believe that? I didn't see any of the documents actually dated.
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>>>In the thread you linked to, you claim that the Hyland and Zumwalt versions were issued in relatively quick succession. May I ask what makes you believe that? I didn't see any of the documents actually dated.
I don't know how quick... but it had to be within a year or so (I assume less... but have no basis).
The Zumwalt citation signature block has him as Commander Naval Forces - Vietnam. He left that position on May 15, 1970.
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq93-1.htm
In September 1968 he became Commander Naval Forces, Vietnam and Chief of the Naval Advisory Group, U. S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. President Richard M. Nixon nominated him as Chief of Naval Operations on 14 April 1970. Upon being relieved as Commander Naval Forces, Vietnam, on 15 May 1970, he was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a second Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service. He assumed command as Chief of Naval Operations on 1 July 1970 and retired from that position on 1 July 1974. In 1976, he unsuccessfully ran as a Democratic candidate for the Senate from Virginia. Later he held the presidency of the American Medical Building Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.