Gary Beikirch

Gary B. Beikirch autographed 8.5 x 11" printed Medal of Honor citation page featuring the Medal of Honor insignia and the full printed citation recounting Beikirch's extraordinary actions during the Vietnam War. Beikirch has autographed the page in black ink beside his printed name and added "CMH" along with "5th SFGA, RVN 69-70."

The citation identifies Beikirch as a Sergeant and medical aidman with Detachment B-24, Company B, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, and details his actions during the defense of Camp Dak Seang, Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam, on April 1, 1970. Despite suffering serious wounds, Beikirch repeatedly moved through heavy enemy fire to treat and evacuate wounded soldiers and refused treatment for himself until he collapsed.

The page is dated October 15, 1973, at The White House and bears a printed Richard Nixon signature at the lower right.

Near fine condition with mailing folds.

Gary B. Beikirch (1947-2021) was a U.S. Army Special Forces medic and Medal of Honor recipient who distinguished himself during the Vietnam War. During the attack on Camp Dak Seang, he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to aid wounded comrades despite being seriously wounded himself. He received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary courage, selflessness, and devotion to duty.

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