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Another South Vietnamese awarded an U.S. Navy award
Bay, Tran Van Private First Class, (Vietnamese) 3rd Company, 3rd Battalion, Army of the Republic of Vietnam Date Of Action: February 19, 1967

Citation: The Navy Cross is awarded to Private First Class Tran Van Bay, Vietnamese Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with operations against insurgent Communist (Viet Cong) forces while serving with the 3d Company, 3d Battalion, 51st Regiment, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. Private First Class Tran Van Bay heroically sacrificed his life to prevent serious injury or death to an American comrade. Situated with his unit along a road in Hieu Duc District, Quang Nam Province, Private First Class Tran and his fellow Vietnamese soldiers were taken under sudden intense rifle and automatic weapons fire from an unknown number of Viet Cong. The men of Company G, Second Battalion, 4th Marines, in pursuit of an assigned objective, were simultaneously moving along the road amidst the Vietnamese soldiers when their advance was halted by the same heavy fire. Taking immediate cover off the side of the road, Marines and friendly Vietnamese alike prepared to return the fire which was now sporadic. Private First Class Tran, in close proximity to Private First Class Samuel R. Vitello, U.S. Marine Corps, observed a "booby trap" which threatened the life of the Marine. Without hesitation and with utter disregard for his own safety, Private First Class Tran violently pushed the Marine from the path of the instrument of death which was instantly activated. In performing this selfless act, the dauntless Tran exposed himself to the full blast of the explosive. As a direct result of this intrepid action, Private First Class Vitello escaped with painful but minor wounds in contrast with the Vietnamese soldier who was mortally wounded. Private First Class Tran's devotion to duty and magnificent display of uncommon valor were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States and the Republic of Vietnam. He gallantly gave his life in the service of the Free World Military Forces. Bnguyen 17:45, 14 September 2007 (UTC)
 * See Trần Văn Bảy. Bjelleklang -  talk 21:10, 18 November 2014 (UTC)

Anderson
Who is Anderson? Article mentions name but never says who he is. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.126.106.149 (talk) 04:05, 24 June 2016 (UTC)
 * I just added his full name to the first occurrence. Thanks for pointing out this problem. Bob305 (talk) 03:00, 20 June 2021 (UTC)

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