United States. A Posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor to Private First Class Melvin Earl Newlin for Gallantry at Nong Son 1967 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 47 Squadron on July 12th

47 Squadron on July 12th

Bibliographical Notes and is divided into eleven chapters: I - "Three Ships West"

Measuring 171x124mm

the reverse features a dual prong pin assembly with rivets for the white enamelled stars and crown

the rooster backed by a black diagonal stripe

United States. A Posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor to Private First Class Melvin Earl Newlin for Gallantry at Nong Son 1967 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 47 Squadron on July 12thIncludes: Group of Seven: 1. Navy Medal of Honor, Type X (1964 present): in bronze gilt, engraved "MELVIN EARLE NEWLIN PRIVATE FIRST CLASS USMC FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM AND CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY IN ACTION ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AS MACHINE GUNNER 1ST MARINE DIV. PRIV. NEWLIN SINGLEHANDEDLY BROKE UP AND DISORGANIZED AN ENTIRE ENEMY ASSAULT FORCE, CAUSING FELLOW MARINES TO BEAT OFF THE ENEMY SECOND ATTACK. AT QUANG NAM PROVINCE, REP. OF