Thanksgiving 11/22/2012

March 3, 1964 - By direction of the Secretary of the Army, under the provisions of paragraph 33, AR 672-5-1, the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement is awarded to:
Yeoman Second Class George A. Barnum,  United States Coast Guard
Corporal Timothy F. Cheek,  United States Marine Corps
Seaman Apprentice Hubert A. Clark  United States Navy
Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond  United States Marine Corps
Staff Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau  United States Air Force
Seaman Apprentice Larry B. Smith  United States Navy
For duties performed 22 November to 25 November 1963

49 years ago, this group of men, along with Sergeant James L. Fielder, United States Army, were commanded by First Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird, United States Army.

I am thankful for the service of these men during some of the darkest hours in our Nation's history, and the continuing sacrifices our men and women in uniform.

Note: I believe the only reason Sgt. Fielder did not receive the commendation was that he had already left the service by March of 1964.
Links:
JFK Library
Salisbury Post
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11853037
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=69378224