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Roy Benavidez

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1935-1998) · United States · On the map · Died at 63

Master Sergeant Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez was a United States Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valorous actions in combat near Lộc Ninh, South Vietnam on May 2, 1968, while serving as a member of the United States Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War.

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Awards

Medal of Honor
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Texas Legislative Medal of Honor
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

About this person

Country
United States
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 1998 · aged 63