Harold Bascom Durham Jr.
United States Army officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harold Bascom Durham Jr. (October 12, 1942 – October 17, 1967) was a United States Army officer 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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Born | (1942-10-12)October 12, 1942 Rocky Mount, North Carolina, US |
Died | October 17, 1967(1967-10-17) (aged 25) Chơn Thành District, Bình Dương Province, South Vietnam |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1964–1967 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Unit | Battery C, 6th Battalion, 15th Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart |
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