Ridgefield Medal Of Honor Recipient Honored By Congress

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. - Ridgefield resident Paul William Bucha, one of the 79 living Medal of Honor recipients, was honored by Congress on Wednesday night for his efforts during the Vietnam War.

Himes joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in honoring the 79 living veterans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor

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by Alissa Smith

09/19/2013 5:00 a.m.

"When Captain Bucha discovered the origins of the heaviest fire, he maneuvered into position and single-handedly eliminated the enemy position. Due to his exceptional leadership and guidance during the three-day engagement, Captain Bucha’s men held their position, refused to yield, and inflicted considerable casualties upon the superior enemy force," U.S. Rep. Jim Himes said on the House floor Wednesday evening.

“It is for his extraordinary heroism and exemplary leadership that I am proud to honor and remember the actions of Capt. Paul William Bucha.”

Bucha served as a captain in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. In March 1968, he led his 89-man unit through intense combat, during which he single-handedly eliminated an enemy position that had pinned down the forward units of his company. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his leadership and guidance during the three-day engagement.

Himes was joined by other House members in recognizing the 79 living Medal of Honor recipients on Wednesday.

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