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Whereas others tried to whitewash what had happened, Thompson’s post-operation report into the incident held back nothing.

My Lai was now becoming uncomfortable for the US forces. Rumours were circulating. Thompson's account was problematic.

They quietly issued him a Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for "bravery under crossfire." in hope it would quieten him.

He threw it away. That fire was from his own countrymen killing civilians. /12