Vietnam veteran awarded Bronze Star, 50 years later
On Thursday retired Army Specialist Ronald Mallory received the nation s fourth-highest honor for military personnel: the Bronze Star. Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 11:14 PM EST March 4, 2021
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. It was an honor 50 years in the making.
Retired Army Specialist Ronald Mallory received the nation s fourth-highest honor for military personnel: the Bronze Star.
This award was given for his brave actions on February 23, 1971, during the Vietnam War. Mallory s gun truck, Brutus, was attacked and his team was seriously hurt. He was able to drive them to safety but rarely talked about that day after getting home.