Malcolm Pierce Libbey

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2 Jun 2003 "Did you ever know that you're my Hero?" Daddy, Throughout the years, I've learned a lot about you. You are a man, a hero, a friend. Your commitment to your beliefs left us all, Malcolm, Donna, Richard, Thomas, Maryann and Christine, wondering how different our lives would have been if you were still here. Your zest for life and your charming personality has been passed on to all of us - a little bit to each. I've longed my whole life to remember what your kisses felt like, how your arms felt around me when you hugged me, how it would have been to just hug you back once, but most of all, to know what it would be like to have my brothers and sisters be closer. You are a Hero, Dad. Your Courage has given me the strength to become the woman and mother I am today. Dad, I am so Blessed to be your Daughter. Thank you for being my Hero and my Inspiration. I Love You, Dad. Thank you to every man and woman who dedicated their lives to serving our country. Love, Maryann 14 Feb 2004 Happy Valentine's Day. I Love You more every day. From a proud daughter 2 Jul 2004 Happy Birthday ... with Love Maryann Maryann H. Libbey Litrentas5@comcast.net

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND, VIETNAM APO San Francisco 96222 28 January 1968 GENERAL ORDERS 228 AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR 1. TC 320. The following AWARD is announced posthumously. LIBBEY, MALCOLM P. STAFF SERGEANT E-6 INFANTRY Advisory Team 86, MACV Awarded: Silver Star (Posthumously) Date action: 12 October 1967 Theater: Republic of Vietnam Reason: For gallantry in action: Staff Sergeant Libbey distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 12 October 1967 while serving as Light Weapons Infantry Advisor to the 4th Battalion, 50th Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. On that date, the battalion headquarters, Long An Province, came under attack from an estimated reinforced Vietcong company. At the onset, he moved to the advisory bunker with other members of the team. The bunker was the target of two accurately thrown hand grenades which exploded within the bunker causing serious wounds to Sergeant Libbey. Thinking that the other men in the bunker had all been killed, Sergeant Libbey, ignoring the extreme danger, moved from the bunker through the fireswept areas to the Assistant Battalion Advisor who was located in the team's quarters. Although seriously wounded, Sergeant Libbey assumed a position inside the house and provided covering fire as his comrade operated the only remaining radio. An enemy grenade detonated a short distance from his position causing even more severe wounds. Ignoring his multiple injuries, Sergeant Libbey continued to offer protective fire until a second grenade mortally wounded him. As a result of his extraordinary valor and absolute dedication to duty, the other team members were able to prepare a defensive perimeter and remove the wounded to a secure area. Sergeant Libbey's conspicuous gallantry in action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflected great credit upon himself and the military service. Authority: By direction of the President under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1918. FOR THE COMMANDER: WALTER T. KERWIN, JR. Major General, USA Chief of Staff Citation courtesy of his nephew, David Libbey LtCol USMC (Ret) dslibbey@cox.net 29 Feb 2004

A Note from The Virtual Wall MACV's Advisory Team 86 lost two men killed in action on 12 October 1967: SSG Malcolm P. Libbey, Rockland, ME PFC Jose Salazar, Lansing, MI

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
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