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| https://web.archive.org/web/20140926031014/http://shea-porter.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/shea-porter-presents-war-medals-to-local-vietnam-veteran | Shea-Porter Presents War Medals to Local Vietnam Veteran | 2014-09-23 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Carol Shea-Porter | S001170 | web.archive.org | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Naomi Andrews, 202-225-5456 Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter, Armand Thibault, and Diane Thibault MANCHESTER, NH – Today, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter hosted a medal presentation ceremony for Vietnam veteran Armand Thibault of Goffstown. Mr. Thibault served in the Army from 1964 to 1970. The medals he was presented with are the Air Medal with “V” Device and Numeral “3,” Army Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Clasp and two Loops, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Korea Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle and Pistol Bars and Marksman Badge with Tank Weapons Bar. Mr. Thibault also earned the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm Device. This award is a foreign award and is not distributed by the United States Army. Mr. Thibault enlisted in the Army in 1964 at the age of 20. He served in the Army, earning the rank of Sergeant before being honorably discharged. Mr. Thibault served overseas in Germany, Korea, and Vietnam. The medals he earned include the Air Medal with “V” Device and Numeral “3,” which is awarded to a service member for an act of heroism. “Mr. Armand Thibault served our country during wartime and then came home, never receiving the recognition nor the medals he deserved. It was my honor to present his medals and thank him on behalf of a grateful nation,” said Shea-Porter. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |