The following quote is from the citation accompanying Tommy Hosey's silver star. It explains his heroic attempt to protect his unit which lead to his death.
"Private First Class Tommy Hosey distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on June 1, 1968 while serving as a rifleman on a reconnaissance in force mission in Plain Reeds, Vietman. Immediately after landing, the company came under intense automatic weapons fire from a battalion of Viet Cong in an adjacent enemy bunker complex. The Company commander and several squad leaders were wounded during the first few moments of contact. Completely disregarding his own safety, Private Hosey attempted to reorganize his squad for an assault on the enemy bunkers. Jumping up from his concealed position, Private Hosey aggressively charged the fortifications and although he received several wounds in the process, continued his assault. Private Hosey maintained contact with the enemy until he was wounded by hostile fire. His extraordinary heroism in close combat against Viet Cong forces was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army."
"Private First Class Tommy Hosey distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on June 1, 1968 while serving as a rifleman on a reconnaissance in force mission in Plain Reeds, Vietman. Immediately after landing, the company came under intense automatic weapons fire from a battalion of Viet Cong in an adjacent enemy bunker complex. The Company commander and several squad leaders were wounded during the first few moments of contact. Completely disregarding his own safety, Private Hosey attempted to reorganize his squad for an assault on the enemy bunkers. Jumping up from his concealed position, Private Hosey aggressively charged the fortifications and although he received several wounds in the process, continued his assault. Private Hosey maintained contact with the enemy until he was wounded by hostile fire. His extraordinary heroism in close combat against Viet Cong forces was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army."