Roy M. Wheat
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Roy Mitchell Wheat (July 24, 1947 – August 11, 1967) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War.
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Born | (1947-07-24)July 24, 1947 Moselle, Mississippi |
Died | August 11, 1967(1967-08-11) (aged 20) Dien Ban District, Quảng Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | Eastabuchie Cemetery, Eastabuchie, Mississippi |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1966–1967 |
Rank | Lance Corporal |
Unit | Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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