The Republican Party should not go after him concerning the medals..Men who served with him, other servicemembers are much better and more credible. It does no good for non servicemembers to accuse..
Non vets could be helpful with research behind the scenes..but it looks like a purely political hit/political witch hunt instead of truth if a political party goes after him about medals awarded long ago..That is just the way it is..
Remember the outrageous way the Swiftboat Vets were attacked and they had truth and first hand knowledge about Kerry. I still think they were tremendously effective in keeping Kerry from becoming President.
What Murtha is doing now is a disgrace and he should be held accountable for undermining our troops. He deserves to be exposed by his own words and his sleezy anti troop associations....
I'll let vets and present military members keep him honest about his previous service.
"The Republican Party should not go after him concerning the medals.."
MURTHA's record on his website
Distinguished Service Medal of the United States Marine Corps, upon his retirement from the Marine Corps Reserves for 37 years of distinguished service to his country, 1990. Distinguished Service Medal, Pennsylvania's highest honor, 1977. Meritorious Service Medal, Pennsylvania's second-highest honor, 1976. Bronze Star with Combat V, 1966. Purple Heart, 1966. Purple Heart, second award, 1966. Vietnamese Cross of Galantry, 1966. American Spirit Honor Medal of the Marine Corps Recruit Department, 1952.
However in the document provided by his office purportedly from the Marine Corp said: "The records of this Headquarters show that you are entitled to the Purple Heart and a Gold Star in lieu of a second Purple Heart for wounds received in action against insurgent Communist Guerrilla forces on 22 March and 7 May 1967 in the Republic of Vietnam," according to the letter signed by an individual identified only as A. Gardoni. Gardoni's title is not listed on the letter.
Now it would seem that he was awarded medals before he was there...move over skerry...you got company!!
75 posted on 01/13/2006 3:47:26 PM EST by RVN Airplane Driver
Your #362 is the point I have been making on this thread and others. Prepare to be attacked for having that position.