GEN Robert C Kingston

GEN Robert C KingstonGENERAL ROBERT C. KINGSTON who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations in the Republic of Vietnam. During the period 22 November 1966 to 24 November 1966, he commanded elements of the 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Division on a search and destroy mission. Throughout the 3 day period, General (then Colonel) Kingston repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fire to encourage his troops and direct air strikes and artillery against the Viet Cong emplacements. His aggressive leadership and personal courage inspired his men to fight with renewed vigor and defeat the numerically superior hostile force.