Brian L. Buker
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Brian Leroy Buker (November 3, 1949 – April 5, 1970) 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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Born | (1949-11-03)November 3, 1949 Benton, Maine |
Died | April 5, 1970(1970-04-05) (aged 20) Châu Đốc, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | Brown Cemetery, Benton, Maine |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1968–1970 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | ![]() Detachment B-55, 5th Special Forces Group |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Purple Heart Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) |
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