Michael R. Blanchfield
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Michael Reinert Blanchfield (January 4, 1950 – July 3, 1969) 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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Michael Reinert Blanchfield | |
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Born | (1950-01-04)January 4, 1950 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | July 3, 1969(1969-07-03) (aged 19) Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1967–1969 |
Rank | Specialist Four |
Unit | Company A, 4th Battalion, 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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During a search and destroy operation in Binh Dinh Province, Blanchfield confronted a Viet Cong militant, who threw two grenades at him and his fellow soldiers. After being injured by the first grenade, Blanchfield threw himself on the second grenade and saved his fellow soldier's lives.