19 Nov 2002 My brother, Terry Clifton, served with him. He is remembered by his comrades in Fox Company, 58th Infantry From a comrade's sister, Linda Durham opey32065@yahoo.com

 

07 Apr 2007 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Headquarters 101st Airborne Division APO San Francisco 96383 7 February 1969 GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 1345 AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR (POSTHUMOUS) 1. TC 320. The following AWARD is announced. HERINGHAUSEN, ARTHUR J. JR. RA11707118 SP4 US Army Co F, 58th Infantry (Long Range Patrol) APO San Francisco 96383 Awarded: The Silver Star (Posthumous) Date action: 20 November 1968 Theater: Republic of Vietnam Reason: For gallantry in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 20 November 1968. Specialist Four Heringhausen distinguished himself while serving as a member of a Long Range Patrol on combat operations in the Republic of Vietnam. At approximately 1130 hours, the twelve man team heard voices of an approaching North Vietnamese unit and immediately set up an ambush. As the enemy moved into the kill zone the ambush was sprung, and Specialist Heringhausen poured a steady volume of M-16 fire into the area. The result of this action by the team was a body count of nine enemy killed with no friendly casualties. After this action the team moved 110 meters away for concealment, and the decision was made to extract the team. As the first man moved toward the pick-up zone he was seriously wounded by enemy automatic weapons fire. Specialist Heringhausen immediately laid down a heavy volume of suppressive fire, so that the injured man could be pulled back into the hastily established perimeter. In doing so, Specialist Heringhausen continuously exposed himself to the enemy fire by firing from a kneeling position in order to make his fire more effective. As a medical evacuation helicopter arrived and was pulling the wounded man through the thick jungle canopy on a jungle penetrator, the enemy attacked with an estimated platoon sized element. Again with complete disregard for his own safety, Specialist Heringhausen knelt in an exposed position to deliver automatic fire until the enemy assault was broken. Just as the enemy was retreating, a large Chinese Communist Claymore Mine exploded sending fragments into his body, killing him instantly. Through his valorous efforts the lives of many of his fellow soldiers were saved, and heavy casualties were inflicted upon the enemy. Specialist Four Heringhausen's personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Authority: By direction of the President of the United States under the provisions of the Act of Congress established 9 July 1918. FOR THE COMMANDER: L. L. MOWERY Colonel, GS Chief of Staff OFFICIAL: DALE H. HAYES LTC, AGC Adjutant General BY DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL (POSTHUMOUS) IS PRESENTED TO SPECIALIST FOUR ARTHUR J. HERINGHAUSEN, JR., UNITED STATES ARMY For distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 21 July 1968 to 20 November 1968. Through his untiring efforts and professional ability, he consistently obtained outstanding results. He was quick to grasp the implications of new problems with which he was faced as a result of the ever changing situations inherent in a counterinsurgency operation and to find ways and means to solve those problems. The energetic application of his extensive knowledge has materially contributed to the efforts of the United States Mission to the Republic of Vietnam to assist that country in ridding itself of the communist threat to its freedom. His initiative, zeal, sound judgment and devotion to duty have been in the highest tradition of the United States Army and reflect great credit on him and on the military service. Photos and Citations provided by Jerry Eversman Oregon, Ohio jeversman@aol.com

 

10 Apr 2007 REMEMBERED by his brother, Ron Heringhausen 2914 Lutaway Drive, Toledo, Ohio 43614 twololab@aol.com

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall The Ruong Ruong Valley is located about 30 kilometers due south of Phu Bai and 25 kilometers southwest of Phu Loc. Roughly "L"-shaped, the valley's north-south leg points directly at the Hue-Phu Bai area, while its east-west leg points through Elephant Valley towards Danang. Surrounded by high, jungled mountains, the remote valley was ideal as a VC and NVA hiding ground, and in 1968-69 the 4th NVA Regiment had its base camp there. When the 101st Airborne Division was moved north in early 1968 its Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) unit, F Company, 58th Infantry, came with it. On 20 Nov 1968 F/58's Team 24 lost four men during a patrol in the Ruong Ruong Valley: SGT Albert D. Contreros, New York, NY (Dist Svc Cross) SGT Michael D. Reiff, Independence, MO SP4 Terry W. Clifton, Jacksonville, FL SP4 Arthur J. Heringhausen, Oregon, OH (Silver Star) Some records indicate that Sergeant Reiff and SP4 Heringhausen were officially assigned to B Company, 2nd Bn, 502nd Infantry, at the time of their deaths.

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