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For those who serve now and those who have served in the past please sign this petition
Stolen Valor Act of 2005 Online Petition
I served proudly
with
Delta Company 3/8th 4th Infiantry Divison
from October 1968 thru October 1969
The Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)(above) was established by the War Department on 27 October 1943.
Lieutenant General Lesley J. McNair, then the Army Ground Forces commanding general, was instrumental
in its creation. He originally recommended that it be called the "fighter badge." The CIB was designed to enhance morale and
the prestige of the "Queen of Battle." Then Secretary of War Henry Stinson said, "It is high time we recognize in a personal
way the skill and heroism of the American infantry."
General Orders # 6083 Dates 24 September 1969
PFC Boxer Comapny D 3rd Bn.,8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
Award: Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device
Date Action: 5-7 March 1969
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
For heroism in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Private
First Class (PFC) Boxer distinguished himself while serving as a Rifleman with Company D, 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th
Infnatry Division. On 3-5 March 1969, PFC Boxer's unit came under a continuous heavy attack from an estimated battalion size
enemy force. The enemy utilized a combination of B-40 rockets, M-79 grenade launchers, 82mm and 60mm mortors, claymore mines,
and automatic small weapons in an attempt to breach the perimeter. During the 3 day contact, PFC Boxer repeatedly risked his
life by continuously exposing himself to the enemy fire while gicing aid to his wounded comrades. Wounded himself on the second
day of the contact, PFC Boxer refused medical evacuation and returned to his position on the perimeter. Undaunted by extreme
pain, he continued to provide suppressive fire against the enemy and successfully detered their advances on his sector of
the perimeter. PFC Boxer's courageous actions, fortitude and exemplary devition to his duty are in keeping with the highest
traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
General Orders # 5946 13 September 1969
Award: Purple Heart
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
Unit: Company D 3rd Bn., 8th Infantry 4th Infantry Division
Reason: For wounds received by a hostile fire
Date Action 3-5 March 1969
General Orders # 3144 17 June 1969
SP4 Boxer Company D 3rd Bn., 8th Infantry 4th Infantry Division
Awarded: Air Medal
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
Reason: for meritorious service wile participating in aerial flight.
SP4 Boxer US Army distinguished himself by meritorious achievement, while participating in sustained aerial flight, in
support of combat ground forces in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 5 November 1968-8 May 1069. SP4 Boxer actively
participated in more than twenty-five aerial missions over hostile territory in support of counterinsurgency operations. During
all of these flights, he displayed the highest order of air discipline and acted in accordance with the best traditions of
the service. By his determination to accomplish his missions, in spirit of the hazards inherent in repeated aerial flights
over hostile territory, and by his ourstanding degree of professionalism and devotion to duty, he has brought credit upon
himself, his organization, and the United States Army.
General Orders # 5481 Dated 21 August 1969
Award: Army Commendation Medal
Date Action: October 1968 - October 1969
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
Reason: For meritorious service
Permanent Orders 1-11 Dated 8 June 1987
Award: Army Achievement Award
The Army Achievement Medal: is awarded to Staff Sergeant Michael Boxer, Company C, 854th Engineer Battalion (Combat)
(Heavy) for the period 20 August 1984 through 30 April 1987, for outstanding perfromance of duty. SSG Boxer is a superb leader
and trainer of men. His squads effort during Annual Training 86, ARTEP evaluations were instrumental in making Company C the
best company in the Battalion according to First Army evaluators. He displayed initiative, resourcefullness, and untiring
efforts in all aspects of this assignment.
Armed Forces Reserve Medal 
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
SSG Boxer for Meritroious Service
Isued: 13 June 1987
The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to SSG Boxer Comapny C, 854th Combat Engineer Battaltion ( Combat) (Heavy) for
the period 20 August 1984 through 30 April 1987, for outstanding performance of duty. SSG Boxer is a superb squad leader and
trainer of men. His squads effort during Annual Training 86, ARTEP evaluations were instrumental in making Company C the best
company in the Battalion according to First Army evaluators. He displayed initiative, resourcefullness, and untiring efforts
in all aspects of his assignment.
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