Sergeant Major Gerald V. Grant was presented with the Distinguished Service Cross in honor of his extraordinary heroism while a member of Command and Control Detachment, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Phu Bai, Republic of Vietnam. At 0700 on 30 March 1967, Sergeant Grantís section of the perimeter came under fire from an estimated six automatic weapons. The first burst gravely wounded the unit commander, but supported by Sergeant Grant, he retained command for another hour before losing consciousness. The acting commander called for medical evacuation, but the enemy launched another attack which penetrated the perimeter. Sergeant Grant organized a counterattack and drove the enemy from the perimeter. Upon arrival of the medical evacuation helicopter, he was attempting to place the commander on the jungle penetrator but enemy fire mortally wounded the pilot causing the aircraft to crash on him and the commander. Despite his injuries, he extracted the wounded co-pilot and the commander, shielding their bodies with his as a misdirected airstrike hit the friendly forces. Subsequently, he was placed in command of the decimated force and through inspiring leadership was able to move it to a landing zone by means of a diversionary attack which enabled the evacuation of all the wounded. Exposing himself to enemy fire, he continued to direct airstrikes against the enemy throughout the evacuation. After insuring that all living personnel had been evacuated, he boarded the last helicopter. Sergeant Major Grantís conspicuous heroism and actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon him and the military service.

SGM. Grant Joined the L.O.V. in 1976.