Garfield M. Langhorn
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Garfield McConnell Langhorn (September 10, 1948 – January 15, 1969) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
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Garfield McConnell Langhorn | |
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Born | (1948-09-10)September 10, 1948 Cumberland, Virginia, US |
Died | January 15, 1969(1969-01-15) (aged 20) near Plei Djereng Camp, Pleiku Province, South Vietnam |
Place of burial | Riverhead Cemetery, Riverhead, New York |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Private First Class |
Unit | 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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