The article says he was awarded a CIB. How? It seems he didn't have an Infantry MOS.
Another demonrat with a suspicious and mysterious 201 file.
There was a rumor going around Vietnam I could never confirm that some units had admin clerks who would, for a modest fee, provide personnel with any any medal or badge up to and including a Bronze Star. Silver Stars cost a little more, as did promotions up to and including MSG E-8.
It was only a rumor, I hope, but it sure gave soldiers something to bitch about over their warm Carlin Black Label beer.