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Hugh Thompson Jr.

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United States Army officer (1943-2006)

United StatesLived 1943 to 2006 · aged 62
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Hugh Clowers Thompson Jr. was a United States Army helicopter pilot, serving as a warrant officer in the 123rd Aviation Battalion of the 23rd Infantry Division.

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Hiller OH-23 Raven, three-seat, light observation helicopter, similar to the one Thompson commanded during the massacreHiller OH-23 Raven, three-seat, light observation helicopter, similar to the one Thompson commanded during the massacre

Awards 8

1998Soldier's Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Air Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

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Colin PowellAlso won Soldier's MedalTommy FranksAlso won National Defense Service MedalMarcus LuttrellAlso won National Defense Service MedalNguyễn Văn ThiệuAlso won Vietnam Campaign MedalTom RidgeAlso won Vietnam Service MedalMax ClelandAlso won Soldier's Medal

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Hugh Clowers Thompson Jr. was a United States Army helicopter pilot, serving as a warrant officer in the 123rd Aviation Battalion of the 23rd Infantry Division. He is credited with ending the Mỹ Lai massacre of the South Vietnamese village known as Sơn Mỹ on March 16, 1968, alongside Glenn Andreotta and Lawrence Colburn.

Country
United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2006 · aged 62
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25 languages

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