Jill, Larry’s niece, mentioned in a recent comment -”I didn’t know anything about his military service and awards, other than that he served in Vietnam.”
Here is the official information:
CPL Laurence Alan Broze (U.S.M.C)
Served 1 year 6months and 3 days
From 02 may, 1968 – 04 Nov 1969
1 year and 15 days of which were spent in Vietnam.
Unit -
Company L
3rd Battalion
26th Marines
Mortar Man – 0341
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortar_(weapon)
Corporal (Cpl) is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Marine Corps, ranking immediately above Lance Corporal and immediately below Sergeant. The Marine Corps, unlike the Army, has no other rank at the pay grade of E-4. Corporal is the lowest grade of non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, though promotion to Corporal traditionally confers a large jump in authority and responsibility compared to promotion from Private through Lance Corporal. It is also the first Marine rank requiring competition among peers rather than simple “time in grade” promotions and therefore sometimes difficult to attain. Marine Corporals generally serve as “fire-team leaders,” commanding a 4-man team or unit of similar size. In support units, they direct the activities of junior Marines and provide technical supervision. Because of its emphasis on small-unit tactics, the Marine Corps usually places Corporals in billets where other services would normally have an E-5 or E-6 in authority. Similarly, the term “Strategic Corporal” refers to the special responsibilities conferred upon a Marine Corporal.
National Defense Service Medal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Defense_Service_Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_Campaign_Medal
RVN Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
Vietnam Service Medal w/2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_Service_Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Action_Ribbon
Rifle Sharp Shooter Badge
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marksman
