garius, 1 year ago Whereas others tried to whitewash what had happened, Thompson’s post-operation report into the incident held back nothing. My Lai was now becoming uncomfortable for the US forces. Rumours were circulating. Thompson's account was problematic. They quietly issued him a Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for "bravery under crossfire." in hope it would quieten him. He threw it away. That fire was from his own countrymen killing civilians. /12
Whereas others tried to whitewash what had happened, Thompson’s post-operation report into the incident held back nothing.
My Lai was now becoming uncomfortable for the US forces. Rumours were circulating. Thompson's account was problematic.
They quietly issued him a Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for "bravery under crossfire." in hope it would quieten him.
He threw it away. That fire was from his own countrymen killing civilians. /12
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