Danny Dietz
US Navy SEAL and recipient of the Navy Cross (1980–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Danny Phillip Dietz Jr. (January 26, 1980 – June 28, 2005) was a Navy SEAL who was awarded the U.S. Navy's second-highest decoration, the Navy Cross, along with the Purple Heart, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan.
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Danny Dietz | |
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Birth name | Danny Phillip Dietz Jr. |
Born | (1980-01-26)January 26, 1980 Aurora, Colorado U.S. |
Died | June 28, 2005(2005-06-28) (aged 25) Kunar Province, Afghanistan |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1999–2005 |
Rank | Gunner's mate, Second class |
Unit | U.S. Navy SEALs |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
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Spouse(s) |
Maria L. Dietz (m. 2003–2005) |
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