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James Stockdale – USNA class of 47, Vice Admiral, one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the navy, Vice Presidential Candidate (1992), highest ranking officer to be held captive for 7 years in Vietnam, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Stansfield Turner – USNA Class of 47, Four star Admiral, Commander of U.S ...
Robert Lewis Howard (July 11, 1939 – December 23, 2009) was a United States Army Special Forces officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War. He was wounded 14 times over 54 months of combat, was awarded the Medal of Honor , eight Purple Hearts , a Distinguished Service Cross , [ a ] a Silver Star , and four ...
James Elliott Williams (June 13, 1930 – October 13, 1999) was an American law enforcement officer and honorary United States Navy chief boatswain's mate who was awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
Also received 2 Silver Star, 2 Bronze Star with "V" and 2 Purple Heart, considered one of the most decorated combat officers in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division: Louis Gonzaga Mendez Jr. US Army COL Battalion commander, 82nd Airborne Division. Billy Mitchell: US Army Air Service BG: Kyle A. Morgan [38] US Army Dudley W. Morton: US Navy ...
James Megellas (March 11, 1917 – April 2, 2020) was a United States Army lieutenant colonel. During World War II, he was a rifle company platoon leader and is considered to be one of the most decorated combat officers in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division.
“Hurricane was the most gifted working dog I ever met and his legacy will live on through the charity.” Since 2020, Hurricane’s Heroes has cared for over 150 retired military and government ...
James Gordon "Bo" Gritz (/ ˈ ɡ r aɪ t s /; [1] born January 18, 1939) is a retired United States Army Special Forces officer who served during the Vietnam War.Following his military career, Gritz became involved in various failed attempts to rescue prisoners of war (POWs) associated with the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue.
The most decorated K-9 in U.S. history has died. Hurricane, a 15-year-old Belgian Malinois, died Tuesday after more than a decade in the Secret Service. "Hurricane was a true American hero," the ...