Vietnam vet from Melbourne gets heroism medal

43 years later, Vietnam vet from Melbourne gets heroism medal
Melbourne man's action finally rewarded
6:37 AM, Feb. 22, 2011
Harry Pope had the paperwork, but not the medal.

But 43 years after his act of "heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam," Pope, 64, of Melbourne, has finally received an Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device with the help of U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Rockledge.

Pope knew he was recommended for the medal with "V" Device for valor he never received, yet never bothered pressing for it after returning home from the long-ago war. It was a time when there was indifference and even hostility toward returning Vietnam veterans.
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Vietnam vet from Melbourne gets heroism medal