Daniel D. Fernández
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Daniel D. Fernández (June 30, 1944 – February 18, 1966) was a United States Army specialist four who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the nation's highest military award for valor, the Medal of Honor, posthumously, for his heroic action in Hậu Nghĩa province, Republic of Vietnam, on February 18, 1966.
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Daniel Fernández | |
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Born | (1944-06-30)June 30, 1944 Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Died | February 18, 1966(1966-02-18) (aged 21) Cu Chi District, Hậu Nghĩa Province, Republic of Vietnam |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1962–1966 |
Rank | Specialist Four |
Unit | 5th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), 25th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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