Medal of Honor (SPC5 McCloughan)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek hosts a reception in honor of former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek hosts a reception in honor of former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek hosts a reception in honor of former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek hosts a reception in honor of former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

U.S. Soldiers with the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" perform during the Medal of Honor reception honoring former Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek hosts a reception in honor of former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, right, talks to former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan during a reception at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, left, poses with Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, middle, and Purple Heart recipient former U.S. Army Spc. 4 Joseph M. Middendorf and other guests during reception at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville shakes former U.S. Army Spc. 4 Joseph M. Middendorf during a reception at the Double Tree in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. Middledorf was awarded a Purple Heart for his distinguished actions during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, second from left, poses with Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville, middle, Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, right, McCloughan’s wife and former U.S. Army Spc. 4 Joseph M. Middendorf during reception at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, right, meets and greets with guests during a reception honoring the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, right, meets and greets with guests during a reception ceremony honoring the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, right, meets and greets with guests during a reception ceremony honoring the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, right, meets and greets with guests during a reception ceremony honoring the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, right, meets and greets with guests during a reception ceremony honoring the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, right, meets and greets with guests during a reception ceremony honoring the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, left, meets and greets with guests during a reception ceremony honoring the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, right, meets and greets with guests during a reception ceremony honoring the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, right, meets and greets with guests during a reception ceremony honoring the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, right, meets and greets with guests during a reception ceremony honoring the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, left, meets and greets with guests during a reception ceremony honoring the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Director of Army Staff, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek meets and greets with guests during a reception for the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Guest attend a reception in honor of the Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)

Reception for Medal of Honor recipient former Spc. 5 James C McCloughan

Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville, left, and Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan, talk during reception at the Double Tree Hilton in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2017. McCloughan will be awarded the Medal of Honor on July 31, 2017 for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13-15, 1969. (U.S. Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart)