Date: July 17, 2013 E-Mail: jtbornpi@att.net
To: All Vietnam veterans who are recipients’ of “The Bronze Star Medal”
From: MSG James Born, USA, Ret., former BM3, USN, BSU-1. MST-2 Det. Alpha, 1967
1. If you have been awarded The Bronze Star Medal (with or without the Combat “V”) and you would like to have your award considered for recognition in my new book, to be archived as a public historical event, please e-mail me the following, possibly in jpeg format;
a. A clean, undamaged and readable copy of your Award Certificate, if you don’t have your original Award Certificate, it’s okay ,all submissions will be verified.
b. A clean, and readable copy of the accompanyingAward Citation, or of an official write up, bearing an authorizing signature on official DOD department letterhead .
c. OPTIONAL; a clear photograph of yourself taken in country (not in a group setting, but as an individual image of yourself). All images will be converted to black and white before their submission to authorhouse.com for publishing. No materials received by the author will be returned. Send copies only. E-Mail submissions are preferred.
2. Any obvious signs of altering or fakery of any documents will be grounds for the refusal of their submission. This publication is to be a true accounting of the U.S. recognized Battles, Valor, and Meritorious Service, of those who were recipients of this Medal, awarded during the Vietnam War. The author’s intentions are to provide the reader with real life accounts, those that are a matter of Department of Defense historical record. The real thing, not the Hollywood or phony versions. I have found over the years that young people contemplating going into the service, are often lacking in knowledge of what to expect or how to act, under stressful environments. They seek role models or heroes to gravitate towards, and to incorporate into their moral standards and fiber. Be that person in their life. Because of materials like this having authenticity, researchers and those looking for documentaries or to make a motion picture, can utilize this book for reference. Your off spring will treasure this book as a family memento.
ATTENTION: Any materials that you send to this author, for inclusion into his book; it shall be implied by the author, and submitter, that in sending all requested materials, that you are giving your full permission to allow their publication into the authors book; with the implied understanding, that there will be no royalties or any other monetary rewards or consideration whatsoever, offered to you. That the author has your free and unconditional permission to publish your picture and award papersIt is the intent and purpose of the author to proudly display your picture and a copy of your award for your service to this great country. Please feel free to e-mail the author if you have any question. Thank you for your service. THE LAST DAY AWARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED for inclusion is October 4, 2013. To date, I have received 147 awards for publication.
SEND YOURS IN EARLY TO ASSURE A PLACE IN THIS SOON TO BE TREASURED BOOK. JAMES BORN, AUTHOR
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