USACAPOC Barger, Ferdinand Ora,Jr

John Robertson

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Staff member
  • SURNAME
Barger
  • FORENAME
Ferdinand Ora,Jr
  • UNIT
Advisory Team 2 (PsyOps officer,attached),Justpao,Hq,MACV
  • RANK
Lieutenant Colonel
  • NUMBER
070262
  • DATE OF DEATH
4th September 1968
  • AGE
38
  • GRAVESITE
Elmwood Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA25
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Bakersfield,Kern County,California
born 1.5.1930
married Caroline (nee Talbert) Barger (1932-1980)
20 years service
Silver Star for gallantry Korean War (near Sang-Gasan 1952)
Legion Of Merit
KIA Quang Ngai Province,South Vietnam
Vietnam Veterans Memorial,Washington,D.C. Panel 45W Line 35
 

DATE OF DEATH:

04-Sep-1968

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/barger-ferdinand-ora-jr.58125

CITATION:

Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Ferdinand Ora Barger, Jr. (ASN: 0-70262/2028661), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 7th Infantry Division, in action near Sang-Gasan, Korea, on 8 October 1952.

Legion Of Merit : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pride in presenting the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Ferdinand Ora Barger, Jr. (ASN: 0-70262/2028661), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period 10 July 1968 to 4 September 1968, while serving as Psychological Warfare Advisor, Advisory Team 1, United States Army Advisory Group, I Corps Tactical Zone, Republic of Vietnam. During that period, while serving as Psychological Warfare Advisor to Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam, Colonel Barger demonstrated courage, initiative, and ability far beyond that normally required by the position. By exhibiting professional competence and intense devotion to duty during the long and arduous hours he worked, he set an example that inspired his associates to strive for maximum achievement. He immediately established his effectiveness upon arrival in the province, visiting all districts of the province to spur local leaders to greater, more meaningful activity. Colonel Barger supervised the printing of newspapers, distribution of films, dissemination of leaflets, and production of radio programs, which brought the message of freedom to the Vietnamese citizens of the province. As a deep believer in teamwork and cooperation, he met great success in persuading military personnel and civilians, Americans and Vietnamese, to work harmoniously and effectively. He firmly believed he could not carry out his responsibilities from behind a desk in Quang Nam City; he traveled widely and frequently to remote areas of the province, seeking out the problems and solving them. Lieutenant Colonel Barger's professional competence and outstanding achievements were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

WEB LINKS:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205565190/ferdinand-ora-barger
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/101253

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94793467/ferdinand-ora-barger
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