Bronze Star
(with 'V' for distinguished valour)
During a helicopter-transported seek and destroy, Private John Rambo and half of his team were downed by enemy fire and crashed to the ground.
During the following desperate firefight to defend both the wreck and the wounded, Private John Rambo – who was wounded already by small arms fire - left his comrades behind to set out – at first with a companion and then on his own – an advanced defence against heavily-armed outnumbering enemies.
For having set up such a desperate, very dangerous and absolutely out of the ordinary action and on his own,
While he was on his own, under enemy fire and seriously wounded already,
For having fought with bravery and a spirit of sacrifice so high to be a reason for pride for his unit and an example for other units too,
Private John Rambo is awarded with the bronze star for valour because of his actions during the mission 'Black spot'.
For the same reasons, we recommend Private John Rambo's actions be considered for the congressional medal of honour.