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Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army PFC Daniel J. Shea.
Medal of Honor
Episode 2991 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army SGT William W. Seay. Information featured in this episode comes from Wikipedia and a story on The Victoria Cross Online website.
U.S. Army Private First Class Daniel J. Shea was a Medal of Honor recipient who displayed extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War. Born in Norwich, Connecticut, Shea served as a medic with Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. His courage in combat earned him the nation’s highest military honor.
On May 14, 1969, in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, Shea’s unit came under intense enemy fire from a well-entrenched North Vietnamese Army force. As soldiers fell wounded, Shea rushed through a hail of bullets to provide medical aid. Despite the life-threatening danger, he moved from one fallen comrade to another, administering lifesaving treatment under relentless enemy fire.
When a second wave of gunfire erupted, Shea again exposed himself to danger, running through open terrain to reach the wounded. As he treated a soldier, he was struck by enemy fire. Though critically wounded, he refused evacuation and continued treating his comrades until he succumbed to his injuries.
For his gallant sacrifice, Shea was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. His selfless actions embodied the Army values of duty, honor, and courage. His name is forever enshrined on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., a testament to his heroism and ultimate sacrifice for his fellow soldiers and his country.
Listen to Episode 2991 and discover more about Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army PFC Daniel J. Shea.
