Roger Donlon

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Roger H.C. Donlon
Born	(1934-01-30)January 30, 1934 Saugerties, New York, U.S.
Died	January 25, 2024(2024-01-25) (aged 89) Leavenworth, Kansas, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	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 Battle of Nam Dong
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.