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Oklahoma City Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution recognizes veteran

Vietnam veteran Thomas Roman was honored by the Sons of the American Revolution, Oklahoma City chapter

BY WILLIAM R. MELTON | Published: February 16, 2013 Comment on this article

Members of the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution recognized a Vietnam veteran during their Feb. 11 meeting.

Retired Army 1st Sgt. Thomas C. Roman was awarded the SAR War Service Medal with Vietnam Bar and Certificate for heroic action March 6, 1968, near Kontum, South Vietnam.

photo - Sons of the American Revolution Chapter President Martin A. Reynolds, retired 1st Sgt. Thomas C. Roman, and awards chairman and spokesman William R. Bill Melton are seen during a recent meeting, at which Roman was honored. PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHAPTER MEMBER RAY MERITT

Sons of the American Revolution Chapter President Martin A. Reynolds, retired 1st Sgt. Thomas C. Roman, and awards chairman and spokesman William R. Bill Melton are seen during a recent meeting, at which Roman was honored. PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHAPTER MEMBER RAY MERITT

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When the convoy he was on came under intense enemy rocket and automatic rifle fire, Roman, then a sergeant, dismounted from his vehicle and concentrated his rifle fire on the rocket position, silencing it.

When a North Vietnamese soldier was sighted, Roman quickly fired on the enemy soldier, killing him. Because of his bravery, the enemy attack was unsuccessful. For his heroism Roman was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with V for valor.

William Melton is chapter spokesman