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Roger H.C. Donlon | |
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Born | Saugerties, New York, U.S. | January 30, 1934
Died | January 25, 2024 Leavenworth, Kansas, U.S. | (aged 89)
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force (1953–55) United States Army (1958–88) |
Years of service | 1953–1955 1958–1988 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 7th Special Forces Group |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
Roger Hugh Charles Donlon (January 30, 1934 – January 25, 2024) was a United States Army officer. He was the first person to receive the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, as well as the first member of the United States Army Special Forces to be so honored.
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