Drew Dennis Dix
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Drew Dennis Dix (born December 14, 1944) is a decorated United States military veteran and retired major in the United States Army. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War; he was the first enlisted Special Forces soldier to receive the medal.[1]
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Born | (1944-12-14) December 14, 1944 (age 79) West Point, New York |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1962–1982 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 82nd Airborne Division 5th Special Forces Group 9th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Operation Power Pack Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Cross of Gallantry (Vietnam) |
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