In 1968: US Navy Medal of Honor Recipient Wayne M. Caron.

 In 1968: US Navy Medal of Honor Recipient Wayne M. Caron.

  

On July 28, 1968, while serving as platoon corpsman on a sweep through an open rice field, Corpsman Wayne Caron's unit started receiving enemy small-arms fire. 

Upon seeing two marine casualties fall, he immediately ran forward to render first aid, but found that they were dead.

 At this time the platoon was taken under intense automatic-weapons fire, causing additional casualties.

 As he moved to the aid of his wounded comrades, Caron was hit in the arm by enemy fire. 

Although knocked to the ground and bleeding, he regained his feet and continued to the injured marines. 

He rendered medical assistance to the first marine he reached, who was grievously wounded, and undoubtedly was instrumental in saving the man's life. 

Caron then ran toward the second wounded marine, but was again hit by enemy fire, this time in the leg. 

Despite his serious wounds, he crawled the remaining distance and provided medical aid for this severely wounded man. 

Caron started to make his way to yet another injured comrade, when he was shot again in the torso by small-arms fire. 

With unbelievable determination, Caron continued his attempt to reach the third marine until he was killed by the explosion of an enemy rocket propelled grenade. 

His inspiring valor, steadfast determination, and selfless dedication in the face of extreme danger, sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the US Naval Service.

God Bless Wayne Caron and God Bless Our Vets!