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Van T. Barfoot

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U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient (1919-2012)

United StatesLived 1919 to 2012 · aged 92
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Van Thomas Barfoot was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in World War II.

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Van Thomas Barfoot newly promoted US Army Lieutenant circa 1944.Van Thomas Barfoot newly promoted US Army Lieutenant circa 1944.Lt. Van Thomas Barfoot (right) after being awarded the Medal of Honor by Lt. General Alexander Patch on September 22, 1944, in Epinal, France.Lt. Van Thomas Barfoot (right) after being awarded the Medal of Honor by Lt. General Alexander Patch on September 22, 1944, in Epinal, France.Barfoot as 501st Aviation Battalion commander c. 1965Barfoot as 501st Aviation Battalion commander c. 1965

Awards 5

Medal of Honor
Bronze Star Medal
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Silver Star

About this person

Country
United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2012 · aged 92
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