Rood was involved in action on Feb 28. Rassmunn, and this story, occurred on March 13.
There were at least three Bronze Stars awarded for this action on the 13th. Kerry, Thurlow, and one other (name escapes me, but he's the guy who pulled Thurlow out of the drink anfter PCF-3 ran aground -- Thurlow was on PCF-3 because he jumped off his PCF-51 in order to render 1st aid to the incapacitated crew of PCF-3). I don't know how many Purple Hearts. Thurlow did NOT get a Purple Heart for this incident. THurlows Bronse Star was delivered after he had separated from the Navy.
you are correct..rood did say there was more enemy than just the single VC....on 2/28
Lambert