Peter M. Guenette
United States Army soldier / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peter Matthew Guenette (January 4, 1948 – May 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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Peter Matthew Guenette | |
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Born | (1948-01-04)January 4, 1948 Troy, New York, US |
Died | May 18, 1968(1968-05-18) (aged 20) Quan Tan Uyen Province, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | Saint Johns Cemetery Troy, New York |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1967–1968 |
Rank | Specialist Four |
Unit | 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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