50 Years in the Making: Vietnam Vet to Get Medal of Honor

By Ammoland

By Katie Lange, Department of Defense

USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- It’s been 50 years since John L. Canley, then a Marine Corps gunnery sergeant, led his company in a brutal weeklong fight against North Vietnamese troops, saving hundreds of people from harm during the infamous Battle of Hue City.

Many thought he should have earned the Medal of Honor for his actions. He didn’t, but that’s changing.

On Oct. 17th, 2018, a now-80-year-old Canley, who retired at the rank of sergeant major, had his Navy Cross upgraded during a ceremony at the White House. He will be the 300th Marine to have earned the nation’s highest military honor.

For those who don’t know, the Battle of Hue City was one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. It was part of the surprise attack by North Vietnamese troops that is famously …Read the Rest

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