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Vincent Baerman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Class of 1968. He retired in 1994 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Armor)

    Batallion:

    1st Squadron

    Regiment:

    11th Armored Cavalry Regiment

    Action Date:

    September 6, 1969

    Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam, General Orders No. 1391 (April 3, 1970), Amended by G.O. 1994 (1970)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Armor) Vincent Paul Baerman, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force on 6 September 1969, while serving as Acting Troop Commander of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date Troop C came in contact with a large enemy force, firing a heavy barrage of mortar and rocket fire, which destroyed the commander’s track and injured Lieutenant Baerman. Lieutenant Baerman quickly took command of the situation, forming the troop on line to provide covering and suppressive fire and directing the evacuation of the wounded troop commander and his crew. Lieutenant Baerman then turned his attention to consolidating his forces and moving forward through the thick undergrowth in an assault on the enemy positions. Lieutenant Baerman’s leadership and skillful organization of his men resulted in the defeat of the enemy force. First Lieutenant Baerman’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.