SUBJECT: Letter of Appreciation

THRU: Commanding Officer
            Company C
            5th SFGA, 1st SF
            APO US Forces 96337

TO: MSG Billy G Greenwood
RA 5******3
Det A-103, 5th SFGA, 1st SF
APO US FORCES 96337

    1. Upon my departure as the Detachment Commander of A-103, I find it appropriate  and a pleasure for me to express my appreciation for your co operation and capable performance of duty as my detachment 's Operation Sergeant. Additionally, I will attempt to review some of your individual contribution to the overall achievement of the detachment.

  2.  First the detachment's morale and performance of duty were greatly
improved at the very outset of your tour of duty and now the detachment
functions as a team and not as twelve individuals. This you were able to
achieve by your skillful organisation, application and sincere devotion to
duty. Secondly, your assignment in Camp Gia Vuc was a considerable challenge
 that you met and overcame. The circumstance required that you call on every
skill that you possess as an NCO. The CIDG leader where hostile towards the
Americans, morale was low, camp reconstruction was badly needed, LLDB counter-
part relationship were at low levels, but you were instrumental in improving
the camp to a level that meets the high standards of the Special Forces. Lastly, your courage and professional prowess were tested under fire many
time and your actions were above that which was asked.

  3. In addition to the results achieved, you are  to be complimented
for your analytical approach to problems, your ability to arrive at practical solutions with a minimum  of delay, and your relationship with the Montagnards.

  4. i am confident that you will continue to achieve commensurate results in future assignments which  you will receive throughout your carrer.
I exend to you  my congratulations for a job well-done and wish for contin-
ued success in all future endeavors.

SUBJECT : Letter of Appreciation, dated 7 March 1967, continued

  5. Copes of this correspondence will be forwarded to your present
Company Commander and to your Military 201 File for inclusion.

                                                             Dallas L Cox
                                                             Cpt           Inf
                                                             Commanding