Half a Century Later, Vietnam War Marine Heroes Receive the Navy Cross
Lance Cpl. James Stogner proved himself on the battlefield on April 5th, 1967 while serving with Charlie Company, 1st Marine Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment during the Vietnam War. 52 years later, on April 5th, 2019 in Polson, Montana, Stogner received the Navy Cross for his actions.
Ret. 1st Sgt. John Lord received the Navy Cross fifty years after leading his platoon through an ambush in Vietnam.
The medal was an upgrade from the Bronze Star he was awarded in 1975.
(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Annika Moody)