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| Ben Lam, Lena Lam and
Maj. General Robert Ivany More photographs at bottom of page |
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| INTRODUCTION: Ben Lam served as Interrogator/Interpreter for 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry, 1st Brigade 101st Airborne Division from 1965 to 1967. He also served as Interrogator/Interpreter for Headquarter 101st Airborne Division from 1967 to 1971. During his assignment with the 101st he participated in every major campaign that carried him into some of the biggest battles of the Vietnam War such as Gibraltar operation, Austin, Hawthorn, Dakto, and Tet 68 |
| He was an Army Republic of Vietnam Company Commander from 1971 to 1975.
Mr. Lam was imprisoned by the Vietnamese Communist from 1975 to 1980, when he escaped
reeducation camp and made his way to Malaysia. LTG Henry Emerson who was his Battalion
Commander in 1965 sponsored him to the United States in 1983. Mr. Lam was designated as a Distinguished Member of the 502nd Infantry Regiment last May 1998 at Ft. Campbell. |
| After graduating from Western Montana College in 1989 he became a naturalized citizen, Mr. Lam moved to the Washington, D.C. area and is working for SRA International as a Systems Analyst. SRA International, Inc. is a systems integrator that provides high-value solutions for business and government and focuses on financial services, law, civil government, national defense, health care management, and telecommunications markets, |
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| Ben Lam's speech when presented the Bronze Medal - April 2, 1999 |
| Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished Guests, Veterans and Friends of the 101st Airborne Division. |
| It was over 32 years ago when I was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. |
| This unit is one of the best in the entire world based on their fighting tactics, brave soldiers, outstanding officers, and great leaders. The Rendezvous with Destiny of this great unit will never be ending. Due to their tradition, comradeship and Espirit de Corps, the 101st has been special compared to other fighting units. |
| My family and I are so proud and happy to be here today to receive this award. |
| I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to my friends, families, veterans, and active duty members who gather here today for this great honor. |
| Many thanks to Colonel Thomas Taylor who was my Company Commander in 1965 and Lieutenant General Henry Emerson, my former Battalion Commander, who could not be here today to witness this occasion. |
| My special thanks to General Peay and Major General Ivany for this special ceremony, and to my employer Mr. William Brehm a former Assistant Secretary of Defense and Colonel Ernst Volgenau who has been very supportive of my family and I. |
Thank you once again. Airborne!!! |
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| Ben Lam and Colonel Ernst Vogenau |
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General Binford Peay, Ben Lam, Maj. General Ivany, and Lena Lam |
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Pam Taylor, Lena Lam, Ben Lam and Colonel Thomas Taylor |
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