Tribute to Major Vaughn L. Ward, USMC On October 15, 2007, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) recognized the valor, leadership, and service of Major Vaughn L. Ward, USMC. On September 22, 2007, Major Ward received the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for heroic achievement in combat while serving as a Marine Rifle Company Commander in Fallujah, Iraq, from March to October of 2006. The following was included in the U.S. Senate Congressional Record, page S12860. - 2007-10-18

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