Ernest Medina

Ernest Medina
Ernest Medina
	Medina's mugshot
Birth name	Ernest Lou Medina
Born	August 27, 1936; Springer, New Mexico, U.S.
Died	May 8, 2018 (aged 81); Marinette, Wisconsin, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1956–1971
Rank	Captain
Unit	1st Battalion, 20th Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division
Commands	Company C, 1/20 Americal
Battles/wars	Vietnam War My Lai massacre;
Awards	Silver Star; Bronze Star Medal; Commendation Medal

Ernest Lou Medina (August 27, 1936 – May 8, 2018) was a captain of infantry in the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam War. He was the commanding officer of Company C, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry of the 11th Brigade, Americal Division, the unit responsible for the My Lai massacre of 16 March 1968. He was court-martialed in 1971 for his role in that massacre, but acquitted the same year.