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E. Ray Austin
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E-8 First SGT/Master SGT/Spec. 8, Army
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Vietnam War
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Private First Class Elmer R. Austin, distinguished himself by exceptional heroism in the Republic of Vietnam on 12 May 1969, while serving in the Communications Section with the 1st Battalion, 92nd Artillery located at Dak To. On that date, Dak To experienced numerous attacks from hostile enemy rockets, mortars, and recoilless rifles. As the rounds from the enemy weapons began to impact in the area, Private Austin voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy in order to observe their firing positions. Without regard for his personal safety, he left the relative security of the communications bunker and while moving under fire, he made his way to the observation post. His accurate observation of the flashes from the enemy weapons enabled him to report the azimuths from which the enemy fires were coming. Although not trained as an observer, Private Austin performed the duties as an observer with exceptional professionalism while under fire.
He was instrumental in calling in and direc
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