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Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel D. Bruce, Medal of Honor recipient, poses in his dress uniform.
Episode 2725 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel D. Bruce and his Congressional Medal of Honor award. The featured story comes from The U.S. Department of Defense website and was titled: Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel D. Bruce. It was submitted by Katie Lange, a writer for DOD News.
Lange, in her story, reported that Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel D. Bruce was just a teenager when he gave his life to save others during the Vietnam War. His selfless actions kept him from returning home, but they also earned him the Medal of Honor and a legacy that’s made his family proud.
Bruce was born May 18, 1950, in Michigan City, Indiana, about an hour east of Chicago. He had three brothers and a sister and was the eldest of the group, which could be why helping others seemed to be in his nature.
Lange added this about Bruce; he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve. The Vietnam War was in full swing, so, on July 17, 1968, he transferred to the active-duty Marines.
After months of training, Bruce was promoted to private first class on Jan. 1, 1969, and ordered to Vietnam later that month. Before he left, he married his high school sweetheart, Carol.
Upon arrival to Southeast Asia, Bruce was assigned the role of anti-tank assaultman with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division.
On March 1, 1969, Bruce and another Marine were on a late-night watch in a set position at Fire Support Base Tomahawk when Bruce heard movement in some nearby woods. A bundle of explosives was then heaved in their direction.
Listen to episode 2725 and discover more about Vietnam Vet Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel D. Bruce and his Congressional Medal of Honor award.
