Alfred V. Rascon
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Velazquez and the second or maternal family name is Rascon.
Alfred Velazquez Rascon[1] (born September 10, 1945) is a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel. In 2000, he was awarded the Medal of Honor—the United States' highest military decoration—for his actions as a medic near Long Khánh Province during the Vietnam War.
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Alfred Rascon | |
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Director of the Selective Service System | |
In office May 24, 2001 – January 2, 2003 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Gil Coronado |
Succeeded by | William A. Chatfield |
Personal details | |
Born | (1945-09-10) September 10, 1945 (age 78) Chihuahua, Mexico |
Spouse | Carol |
Residence | Laurel, Maryland |
Nickname | "Doc" |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1963–1966 1970–1984 2002–2008 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal (3) Purple Heart (2) |
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On more than one occasion Rascon exposed himself to enemy fire and grenades by covering the bodies of those whom he was aiding with his own. In addition to Vietnam, Rascon also served as a medical officer in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.