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Gary Wetzel
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gary George Wetzel (born September 29, 1947) is a former 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 | (1947-09-29) September 29, 1947 (age 76) South Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1965–1968 |
Rank | Specialist Four |
Unit | 173rd Assault Helicopter Company, 11th Combat Aviation Battalion |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Air Medal |
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