Captain Terence Morgan O'Connell II was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School on 6 November 1970. His first duty assignment was as Tactical Officer, 92nd Company, 5th Battalion, Fort Benning, GA. | His subsequent duty assignments include: Company D 2/12 Infantry, 1 Bde, 25th Infantry Division, Cu Chi, RVN; D Trp, 3/4 Cavalry, 1 Bde, 25th Infantry Division, Cu Chi, RVN. | His awards and decorations include: Commandats List Officer Candidate School, Expert Marksmanship Rifle Badge (M-14, M-16), Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star w/V Device and 2 Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Service Cross. | Military schools attended include: Airborne School, Ranger School.