Military Awards and Decorations
| Basic Parachutist Badge | ||
| Silver Star Medal | Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" | |
| Purple Heart Medal with one gold 5/16 inch star | Defense Meritorious Service Medal | Meritorious Service Medal |
| Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat "V' and two gold 5/16 inch stars | Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one gold 5/16 inch star | Combat Action Ribbon |
| Navy Unit Commendation | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with one bronze service star | National Defense Service Medal |
| Vietnam Service Medal with five bronze campaign stars | Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one bronze service star | Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon |
| Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with silver star | Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with frame and palm | Vietnam Campaign Medal |
| Expert marksmanship badge for rifle (not shown) | Expert marksmanship badge for pistol (not shown) | |
| Presidential Service Badge |
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