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Medal of Honor Recipient Army SFC Bruce Alan Grandstaff.
Congressional Medal of Honor
Episode 2869 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Army SFC Bruce Alan Grandstaff and his Congressional Medal of Honor award. Information featured in this episode comes from Wikipedia and a story titled: Bruce Alan Grandstaff is posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony on July 10, 1969 that appeared on History Link website. The story was submitted by Duane Colt Denfeld, Ph.D.
Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) Bruce Alan Grandstaff was a dedicated soldier who exemplified bravery and leadership in the face of overwhelming odds. Born in Spokane, Washington, Grandstaff enlisted in the U.S. Army and quickly established himself as a committed leader, eventually serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division.
On May 18, 1967, during the Vietnam War, SFC Grandstaff’s platoon was conducting a reconnaissance mission near the Cambodian border when they were ambushed by a larger North Vietnamese force. Surrounded, outnumbered, and taking heavy fire, Grandstaff immediately took command, coordinating his platoon’s defense and calling in air and artillery support. Despite being severely wounded, he continued to rally his men, directing their fire and encouraging them to hold their position.
As enemy forces advanced, Grandstaff left the relative safety of cover to move through the battlefield, distributing ammunition and helping evacuate the wounded. In the heat of battle, his unit was overrun, but Grandstaff refused to give up. He made the ultimate sacrifice, continuing to fight until the end.
For his extraordinary heroism, SFC Bruce Alan Grandstaff was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. His unwavering courage and selflessness in the face of certain death serve as a lasting testament to his character. Today, his legacy is remembered as a symbol of the highest ideals of military service and sacrifice.
Listen to Episode 2869 and discover more about Army SFC Bruce Alan Grandstaff and his Congressional Medal of Honor award.
