postal service for 32 years. his son, roland, served three tours in iraq. sergeant first class jose ridella s battalion was under such heavy fire on september 1st, 1969, it suffered 42 casualties in minutes. army records say the unit was on the brink of panic when rodella stepped in, physically pushing men to fight even as the unit was still under fire. today, he is in frail health. of the recipients who have passed away, some died in action. in europe, korea and vietnam. but some, like private first class william leonard of new york, who fought in france during world war ii, came home to live out their lives. leonard worked in the auto industry and as a butcher. he died five days before his 72nd birthday sitting in his backyard, listening to a new york yankees game on the radio.
arms around them and calling them brother and say welcome home. reporter: two other vietnam veterans will receive the medal. radio operator santiago was under fire on may 1st, 1969. he assaulted enemy bunkers firing hand grenades and firing his m-16. he worked for the postal service for 32 years. his son roland served three tours in iraq. sergeant first class jose s battalion was under heavy fire on september 1st, 1969, it suffered 42 casualties in minutes. the unit was on the brink of panic when rodella stepped in pushing men to fight when the unit was still under fire. today, he is in frail health. of the recipients who passed
home. reporter: two other living vietnam veterans will receive the medal. radio operator santiago arivia was under fire all day on may 21st, 1969. in total peril, he assaulted a line of enemy bunkers throwing hand grenades and firing his m-16. he came home to work for the postal service for 32 years. his son roland served three tours in iraq. sergeant first class jose redellas battalion was under such heavy fire september 1st, 1969 it suffered 42 casualties in minutes. army records say the unit was on the brink of panic when he stepped in, physically pushing men to fight even as the unit was still under fire. today, he is in frail health. of the recipients who have passed away, some died in action in europe, cree and vietnam.
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