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Michael J. Novosel
American military officer (1922–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael J. Novosel Sr. (September 3, 1922 – April 2, 2006) of Enterprise, Alabama, served in the United States military during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He flew the B-29 Superfortress bomber in World War II. To serve in the Vietnam War, he gave up the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve and became a chief warrant officer in the Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, for his bravery in conducting a medical evacuation under fire in the Vietnam War.
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Born | (1922-09-03)September 3, 1922 Etna, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | April 2, 2006(2006-04-02) (aged 83) Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., US |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1941–1963 (USAF/USAFR) 1963–1984 (USA) |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel (USAFR) Chief Warrant Officer Four (USA) |
Unit | 283rd Medical Detachment 82nd Medical Detachment |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Army Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart Air Medal (64) |
Relations | Brian Clevinger, grandson[1] |
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In April 2023, Fort Rucker, Alabama, was renamed Fort Novosel in his honor.[2]