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Cha
Ly
Hoang

Cha Ly Hoang was one of THREE South Vietnamese Soldiers awarded the U.S. Army’s Distinguished Service Cross. It is the highest award that can be presented to any soldier serving as a member of an Allied, Foreign military force.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Commando

    Action Date:

    September 9, 1970
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (October 27, 1972)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Commando Cha Ly Hoang, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. Commando Cha Ly Hoang distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 9 September 1970. Commando Hoang’s conspicuous gallantry and heroic action were in the highest tradition of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam.