Robert Leslie Poxon
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Leslie Poxon (January 3, 1947 – June 2, 1969) 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 | (1947-01-03)January 3, 1947 Detroit, Michigan, US |
Died | June 2, 1969(1969-06-02) (aged 22) Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | Forest Lawn Cemetery Detroit, Michigan |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1967–1969 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Achievement Medal Purple Heart |
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