Uniontown – Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Floyd Geho, a native of Uniontown who served in the Army Signal Corps and Quartermaster Corps during the Vietnam War, was awarded three additional decorations after a 56‑year wait.
Review sparked by congressional visit
Geho originally sought a review of his military records hoping to obtain a Purple Heart he declined while serving in 1970. A visit from U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler’s office and another congressional representative to Uniontown prompted him to pursue the review.
“We submitted a report to the Army Review Board for them to review all of my military records to determine my eligibility,” Geho said.
Board’s decision
The Army Review Board did not grant the Purple Heart but approved three other decorations: a second Bronze Star, the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation.
Geho first received a Bronze Star in 1971, presented by his wife at the Uniontown reserve center of the 1005 Supply Company. He said he had never known about the Gallantry Cross award before the board’s decision.
“I had no knowledge of that particular award,” Geho said.
Veteran’s reaction
After more than two years of review, Geho expressed gratitude for the outcome.
“It’s absolutely amazing because I would have never envisioned receiving three medals, in addition to what I’ve already received. It’s just unbelievable after 56 years to be honored in such a way,” he said.
He acknowledged the patience required while the Army examined his extensive service file.
“Not knowing how long an Army review board takes to review a person’s military file, I guess I got a bit impatient. But nevertheless they did come through,” Geho added.
Encouraging other veterans
Geho urged fellow veterans who may have declined decorations during service to consider a records review.
“Absolutely,” he replied when asked if he would recommend it to others.
He credited Rep. Reschenthaler’s office and the visiting congressional representative for prompting his pursuit of the review.
The recognition underscores the importance of ensuring veterans receive all honors they earned, even decades after their service.
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