These Stories of Valor are part of an ongoing oral history program of the Honor Project to ensure the experiences of our combat wounded and those who gave their all in the service of America are remembered for generations to come.
George Bates entered the Army on January 22, 1968, and served with the 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized, in III Corps’ Iron Triangle region of Vietnam. Along with his two Purple Hearts, SSG Bates received three Bronze Stars, three Army Commendation Medals, and the Combat Infantry Badge, which he considers his most meaningful award.
Read MoreAlong with his Purple Heart, CSM Curry was awarded numerous medals and commendations during his service, including the Legion of Merit, the Bronze star with “V” device, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Ranger Tab, the Meritorious Service Medal, and more.
Read MoreJohn “Jake” Parette enlisted in the Army in January 2010 and served for the next four years. Along with his Purple Heart, SPC Parette was awarded numerous medals and commendations during his service, including Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 campaign stars, the Army Commendation Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and more.
Read MoreMitchell Reed was drafted into the U.S. Army on September 19, 1967. A member of the 25th Infantry Division, on January 1, 1969 while in the area of Dầu Tiếng, Vietnam, Reed was driving the lead armored personnel carrier (APC) escorting a supply convoy.
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