As detailed by the Army, in the final stages of the battle, McCloughan not only tended the wounded and concentrated on saving lives but also helped his embattled unit — a force of 89 facing an estimated 700 Viet Cong — fight, on one occasion knocking out an RPG position with a grenade.

Awarded the Bronze Star in 1970, members of McCloughan’s unit petitioned to have his actions reevaluated in 2015, which led to the Medal of Honor being authorized last year.

Quite a guy, he deserves the Medal Of Honor. Why did it take so long? I don't know, but there is a lot of envy in The Army sometimes, since not everyone is brave. And that might have played a part, the MOH is as high as it gets.