"That's Not A Real Medal" — The US Colonel Who Demanded An Australian Sergeant To Remove The Ribbon
In this Vietnam War story, a U.S. Army colonel walks into a joint briefing at Bien Hoa and spots something he doesn’t recognize on an Australian sergeant’s chest — a ribbon with green edges. Convinced it isn’t legitimate, he orders the sergeant to remove it, declaring, “That’s not a real medal.” The Australians remain silent. No one argues. But the tension in the room says everything. 🔔 Subscribe for more Unheard Vietnam stories: 👍Like this video if you enjoyed this unheard history! 💬 Comment below: Where are you watching from today? #vietnamwar #militaryhistory #vietnamwarstories #vietnamwarhistory #vietnam #sas #autraliansas #sasvietam #australiansasvietnam
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