Object donated to the Vietnamese Heritage Museum by Trương Minh Ẩn
Recognized Schungel’s exceptional bravery during the Battle of Hậu Đức (Quảng Ngãi Province, Feb. 6–7, 1968), when he commanded Special Forces C Company, 5th SFG (Airborne). This battle also earned him the U.S. Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star.
The medal, preserved as a record of South Vietnam’s alliance with the United States, was later entrusted to his adopted son, Dr./Mayor Trương Minh Ẩn.
Donated by Dr./Mayor Trương Minh Ẩn to the Vietnamese Heritage Museum (VHM) for inclusion in its permanent military history collection.