Edward Dvorak, was presented with the Silver Star Medal Wednesday at the VFW in Tacoma. Mr. Dvorak, a Tacoma resident, was previously given a Bronze Star with a "V" (valor) Device by former members of his Heavy Team involving a firefight with a re-inforced NVA Platoon in War Zone D near the Cambodian border on Nov. 30, 1968.
The results of the firefight were that seven of the 12-man ambush team were wounded, including Dvorak. However, the NVA paid dearly and they were not able to over-run his position. The Army Decorations Board recently upgraded the award to a Silver Star. The Under Secretary of the Army, Patrick Murphy, eloquently gave the presentation. Crucial to the investigation process to upgrade the award is Congressman Kilmer from the 6th District.
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