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For smothering a grenade blast with his body. The first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. Kenneth L. Olson † Army: Specialist Four: Long An May 13, 1968: For smothering a grenade blast with his body Robert E. O'Malley: Marine Corps: Corporal: near An Cu'ong 2, South Vietnam August 18, 1965
Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War were military decorations which were bestowed by the major warring parties that participated in the Vietnam War. North Vietnam , South Vietnam , Australia, New Zealand and the United States all issued awards and decorations to their personnel during, or after, the conflict.
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 Bronze ...
Michael Edwin Thornton (born March 23, 1949) is a retired United States Navy SEAL and recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War. He was awarded the medal for saving the life of his senior officer, Lieutenant Thomas R. Norris, who also earned the Medal of Honor in an unrelated ...
Pages in category "Military awards and decorations of the Vietnam War" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Recipients of South Vietnam military awards and decorations (3 C) Pages in category "Military awards and decorations of Vietnam" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total.
Pages in category "Vietnam War recipients of the Medal of Honor" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 268 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page) *
Vietnam Campaign Medal George Kenton Sisler (September 19, 1937 – February 7, 1967) was a United States Army intelligence officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor —for his actions in the Vietnam War .