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On the recordOctober 30, 1967
The outstanding courage, resourcefulness and aggressive fighting spirit of the officers and men of the Third Marine Division (Reinforced) in battle after battle against a well-equipped and well-trained enemy, often numerically superior in strength, and the great humanitarianism constantly shown to the peoples of the Republic of Vietnam, reflected great credit upon the Marine Corps and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Presidential Unit Citation Awarded to Third Marine Division, Reinforced, Fleet Marine Force Pacific.

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