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Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient Army SSG Paul Ronald Lambers.
Congressional Medal of Honor
Episode 2918 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Medal of Honor recipient Army SSG Paul Ronald Lambers. Information featured in this episode comes from the National Infantry Museum website.
In the dense jungles of Vietnam on August 20, 1968, Army Staff Sergeant Paul Ronald Lambers etched his name into history. As the squad leader of Company A, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, Lambers found himself and his men under ferocious attack near the village of Binh Duong. The enemy unleashed an ambush, their weapons spitting fire from hidden positions.
Amid chaos, Lambers took charge, rallying his squad. When his men were pinned down by machine-gun fire, Lambers crawled through the underbrush under a hail of bullets to silence the enemy emplacement with hand grenades. But the fight was far from over.
Sensing danger from another direction, Lambers once again acted decisively. Alone, he maneuvered toward the second enemy position, dodging bullets that tore through the jungle. With incredible precision and courage, he eliminated the threat. Each time the enemy regrouped, Lambers struck first, moving with purpose and saving countless lives through his fearless actions.
Despite being wounded, Lambers refused to evacuate. His leadership and calm determination inspired his men to fight on, turning what could have been a catastrophic ambush into a hard-fought victory.
For his extraordinary bravery, SSG Lambers was awarded the Medal of Honor. Yet, in interviews years later, he dismissed his heroism, insisting he had only done his duty.
Paul Ronald Lambers’ story is one of quiet valor—a man who stood firm amid chaos, embodying the very best of America’s soldiers in Vietnam.
Listen to Episode 2918 and discover more about Medal of Honor recipient Army SSG Paul Ronald Lambers.
