Dale Eugene Wayrynen
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Dale Eugene Wayrynen (January 18, 1947 – May 18, 1967) was a United States Army enlisted soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
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Born | (1947-01-18)January 18, 1947 Moose Lake, Minnesota, US |
Died | May 18, 1967(1967-05-18) (aged 20) Duc Pho District, Quảng Ngãi Province, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | Rice River Lutheran Cemetery McGregor, Minnesota |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1965–1967 |
Rank | Specialist Four |
Unit | Company B, 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War (DOW) |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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