GENERAL LOUIS C. WAGNER, Jr., for extraordinary heroism for actions on 29 April to 2 May 1972 while serving as Senior Advisor, 1st Armor Brigade, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. When the brigade was overwhelmed and shattered, Wagner maintained his position and became a rallying symbol to the soldiers. Although injured and exposed to enemy machinegun and rocket fire, he directed air strikes to break the stranglehold on the supply route to Quang Tri. His calm leadership enabled the South Vietnamese to extricate themselves without crippling losses. He remained with his counterpart throuh enemy artillery and a two-sided enemy tank attack to penetrate the enemy encirclement to friendly lines.

GEN Wagner joined the L.O.V. in 1973 and is a life member. He resides in Washington, D.C.