Bio: Southworth, Daniel G. (Home from Vietnam – 1971)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Southworth

---------Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 22 Jul 1971

Sgt. Daniel Southworth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claire Southworth, is back home from his second tour of duty in Vietnam. He received the Army Commendation Medal, which read: Specialist Five Daniel G. Southworth, who distinguished himself by meritorious service in support military operations against Communist aggression in the Republic of Vietnam. During the period July 1870 to July 1971 he actively performed under extremely adverse conditions to achieve consistently superior results. Through diligence and determination, he invariable accomplished every task with dispatch and efficiency. His outstanding loyalty, initiative and perseverance brought him wide acclaim and inspired others to strive for maximum achievement. Displaying total dedication to maximum accomplishment and uncompromising tenacity of purpose he has contributed significantly to the success of the Allied effort. His commendable performance was in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects district credit upon himself and the United States Army. Sgt. Southworth was in charge of 10 trucks moving heavy equipment, plus driving one himself.

He graduated from Owen High School in 1967.