For Edward

[Ally]

Don's brother. 50 years tomorrow. (Cut and pasted from an American Hall of Valour.)


Edward Anthony Scully
Date of birth: June 25, 1945
Date of death: November 13, 1967
Home of record: West Point New York
Status: KIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver Star
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Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Edward Anthony Scully (ASN: US-51620855), United States Army, for gallantry in action. Specialist Four Scully distinguished himself on 13 November 1967 while serving with Company B, 2d Battalion, 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade as a demolitions man on a combat operation in the Republic of Vietnam. When Company B came under intense automatic weapons, grenade and small arms fire, Specialist Scully, could have fulfilled his mission without excessive exposure. However, when contact was made, he rushed to the point through an intense hail of incoming fire and carried the wounded to the rear. Returning again to the front and exposing himself to the incoming automatic weapons and grenade fire, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, he began to place a heavy volume of fire upon the enemy to cover the withdrawal of the wounded. When his ammunition was expended Specialist Scully threw down his weapons and picked up another wounded man to carry back with him, at which time he was himself hit and mortally wounded. Specialist Scully's personal bravery, courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, I Field Force Vietnam, General Orders No. 35 (January 20, 1968)

Action Date: November 13, 1967

Service: Army

Rank: Specialist Fourth Class

Company: Company B

Battalion: 2d Battalion

Regiment: 503d Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade (Separate)

[Kaz]

He was a very brave young man, and I am sure Don is very proud of him Ally. So young too

"Lest we forget"

[Diflower]

So young, so brave

[TheOstrich]

A fitting military tribute to a very brave guy.

[JoM]

So young