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Author: Stephen J. Csabon Jr.,
1stSgt USMC retired
Source: Email  1978-80
 
Purple Heart:
First Sergeant Stephen J. Csabon Jr, NCOIC in San Salvador 1978 -1980, was awarded a Purple Heart

Meritorious Service Medal.
First Sergeant Stephen J. Csabon Jr, NCOIC in San Salvador 1978 -1980
 
Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC)
Marine Security Guard Detachment, American Embassy, San Salvador, El Salvador was presented with two (2) Meritorious Unit Commendations (MUCs) from the Secretary of the Navy.
 
1) For meritorious service in providing protection for the embassy of the United States of America in San Salvador, El Salvador from 18 January 1978 to 15 May 1979.
 
2.) For meritorious service in defense of the Embassy of the United States of America in San Salvador from 16 May 1979 to 31 January 1980.
 
Combat Action Ribbon
Members of the Detachment were also awarded the Combat Action Ribbon for actions on October 30, 1979.


 

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