Edward A. DeVore Jr.
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Edward Allen DeVore Jr. (June 15, 1947 – March 18, 1968) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
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Edward Allen DeVore Jr. | |
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Born | (1947-06-15)June 15, 1947 Torrance, California, US |
Died | March 18, 1968(1968-03-18) (aged 20) near Saigon, Republic of Vietnam |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1966–1968 |
Rank | Specialist Four |
Unit | Company B, 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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