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Melvin Morris
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Melvin Morris (born January 7, 1942) is a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a Special Forces soldier, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.[1]
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![]() Morris receiving the Medal of Honor from President Obama in 2014. | |
Born | (1942-01-07) January 7, 1942 (age 82) Okmulgee, Oklahoma, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1959–1985 |
Rank | Sergeant First Class |
Unit | Company D, 5th Special Forces Group 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart (2) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Army Commendation Medal (2) with "V" device |
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