James Rassmann, a Green Beret advisor who was aboard Kerry's PCF-94, was knocked overboard when, according to witnesses and the documentation of the event, a mine or rocket exploded close to the boat. According to the documentation for the event, Kerry's arm was injured when he was thrown against a bulkhead during the explosion. PCF 94 returned to the scene and Kerry rescued Rassmann who was receiving sniper fire from the water. Kerry received the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" for "heroic achievement", for his actions during this incident; he also received his third Purple Heart. COUNT 5
QSN1 What boat was Rassmann on? ANS1 PCF-94 QSN2 Who fell overboard from Kerry's boat? ANS2 James Rassmann QSN3 What was Rassmann's job? ANS3 a Green Beret advisor QSN4 What medal did Kerry earn for rescuing Rassmann? ANS4 the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" QSN5 What does the Combat V mean? ANS5 heroic achievement