Garry Cooper is a natural and brilliant pilot with a determination for perfection. This book tells of his exploits in Vietnam whilst serving with the US Army 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam in 1968. He was recommended for the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross which required Australian concurrence before being awarded. Australia at that time was not allowing its personnel to receive US Awards during the Vietnam Conflict, that concurrence was not forthcoming. The US however, for other actions and without reference to the Australian Government, has awarded Cooper the Silver Star, DFC, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal. In contrast, the Australian Government awarded Cooper an imperial DFC which Cooper refers to as his “I was there award”.
Paperback: 318 pages
Illustrated: Yes
ISBN: 1 74114 849 9
Dimensions: 210 x 140 x 28 mm
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