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------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- ARTICLE 07 – Let’s Proudly Fly the Blue Star Banner Again ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- I would like to forward you some information about the reintroduction of the Blue Star Service Banner displayed by families with a member serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. I personally pitched this idea back in the spring, and it ultimately became a resolution at the American Legion National Convention in San Antonio last August. After Sept. 11, the decision was made to reintroduce the banner as soon as possible. Despite the Legion promoting this on a national level via www.legion.org, this is still very much a grassroots effort, and mentioning this program in DefenseWatch would help significantly to communicate this to our military. I want to emphasize that we are not trying to sell banners; in fact, many flag manufacturers are offering them free of charge. The American Legion's role is merely to facilitate the introduction of the banners to the families so that they can show their pride and support of their loved one. National Commander Richard J. Santos has challenged local Posts to provide them to the families for free; and, if that is not feasible, then to seek sponsorships to allow them to be gifted to the families. Anyone can go to http://www.legion.org, where they can print off a copy free of charge for themselves. Army Capt. Robert L. Queissner of the 5th Ohio Infantry created the Blue Star Service Banner during World War I when two of his sons were serving on the front lines. The banner quickly became the unofficial symbol of a relative in military service. --Todd Editor’s Note: The American Legion is offering several versions of the Blue Star Service Banner for between $2.95 and $6.95. They include static banners, static cling window decals for homes and cars, banner posters and lapel pins. Table of Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- ARTICLE 08 – Medal of Honor Recipient – BARNUM, HARVEY C., Jr. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Rank and organization: Captain (then Lt.), U.S. Marine Corps, Company H, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein). Place and date: Ky Phu in Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam, 18 December 1965. Entered service at: Cheshire, Conn. Born: 21 July 1940, Cheshire, Conn. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. When the company was suddenly pinned down by a hail of extremely accurate enemy fire and was quickly separated from the remainder of the battalion by over 500 meters of open and fire-swept ground, and casualties mounted rapidly, Lt. Barnum quickly made a hazardous reconnaissance of the area, seeking targets for his artillery. Finding the rifle company commander mortally wounded and the radio operator killed, he, with complete disregard for his safety, gave aid to the dying commander, then removed the radio from the dead operator and strapped it to himself. He immediately assumed command of the rifle company, and moving at once into the midst of the heavy fire, rallying and giving encouragement to all units, reorganized them to replace the loss of key personnel and led their attack on enemy positions from which deadly fire continued to come. His sound and swift decisions and his obvious calm served to stabilize the badly decimated units and his gallant example as he stood exposed repeatedly to point out targets served as an inspiration to all. Provided with two armed helicopters, he moved fearlessly through enemy fire to control the air attack against the firmly entrenched enemy while skillfully directing one platoon in a successful counterattack on the key enemy positions. Having thus cleared a small area, he requested and directed the landing of two transport helicopters for the evacuation of the dead and wounded. He then assisted in the mopping up and final seizure of the battalion's objective. His gallant initiative and heroic conduct reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. Editor’s Note: If you know of any MOH recipient who is hospitalized or has passed away recently, please email DefenseWatch MOH Editor Jim H. at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Table of Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- EDITOR'S NOTE: Your Support is Important! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Footnote: The ultimate success in reviving and expanding SFTT depends on everyone. We need your financial contributions to continue our operation. 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