He was nominated for the Medal of Honor three times in Vietnam and the noms were so good they went al the way through the system. He finally got it aftet his third nomination. He received the Distinguished Service Cross and the Silver Star for his other nominations.
The man is a legend in SF.
I heard John Kerry also served in Vietnam on a Swift Boat and got some medals for it.
Shook his hand once. Great guy - he has the glow.