Ardie R. Copas
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Ardie Ray Copas (29 August 1950 – 12 May 1970) was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam war, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.[1]
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Born | (1950-08-29)August 29, 1950 Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S. |
Died | May 12, 1970(1970-05-12) (aged 19) Romeas Haek, Cambodia |
Buried | Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce, Florida |
Allegiance | United States |
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Years of service | 1969–1970 |
Rank | Specialist 4 |
Unit | Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart |
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