THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
Washington
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in commending the
RACH GIA INTERDICTION GROUP (Task Group 194.6)
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For exceptionally meritorious service from 7 November to 17 December
1968 while engaged in armed conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet
Cong communist aggressor forces in the Republic of Vietnam. During this
period, the various elements of the Rach Gia Interdiction Group pressed
an extremely daring and effective campaign against the ingression of com-
munist personnel and war materials from Cambodia into the lower Mekong
Delta region. Operating under hazardous and austere conditions, the patrol
and air-support units of the Rach Gia Interdiction Group stalked the nar-
row, enemy-infested canals in an unceasing effort to detect and destroy the
communist aggressors. Although the toll of American casualties was high
during these days of countless engagements, Task Group personnel con-
sistently displayed a determined and aggressive fighting spirit, braving
continual heavy enemy fire at point-blank range. Ultimately, the enemy
threat was quelled, a major route of communist resupply was severed, and
pacification and Vietnamese resettlement commenced. By their valiant
professionalism, courageous sacrifice, and inspiring devotion to duty in
the face of grave enemy opposition, the officers and men of the Rach Gia
Interdiction Group were singularly responsible for the prodigious suc-
cesses of the campaign, and reflected great credit upon themselves, their
units, and the United States Naval Service.
All personnel attached to and serving with the Rach Gia Interdiction Group (Task
Group 194.6) during the above-designated period, or any part thereof, are hereby
authorized to wear the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon.
John Warner
Secretary of the Navy
(Acting)
List of Participants/Units Who Qualify For This Award
Naval Advisory Group Team 55
Coastal Division 11
Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron THREE DET 5
Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron THREE DET 7
Naval Intelligence Liaison Officer
River Assault Squadron 13
River Assault Squadron 15
Commander River Patrol Force and Staff
River Section 531
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