Bio: Rondorf, Sgt. Dennis (Military Awards - 1969)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Rondorf,

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/05/1969

Rondorf, Sgt. Dennis (Military Awards - February 1969)

Sgt. Dennis Rondorf, husband of Sandra Rondorf of West Bend and son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rondorf of Greenwood, has been awarded a Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in Vietnam. Sp. 4 Rondorf distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on February 24, while serving as a squad leader with Company C., 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 5th Cavalry during a reconnaissance mission. When his unit became heavily engaged with a well fortified enemy force, Spec. Rondorf exposed himself to the intense hostile fire as he directed and covered the withdrawal of his squad. With complete disregard for his own safety he remained exposed in order to pinpoint enemy emplacements. Although wounded, Spec. Rondorf refused medical evacuation in order to stay with his squad. His concern for his comrades and his heroic devotion to duty was inspirational to the remainder of his unit. His action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

He also received a Purple Heart, the Army Commendation medal with a V for Valor earlier in February.