Richard A. Penry
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Richard Allen Penry (November 18, 1948 – May 9, 1994)[1] 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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Born | (1948-11-18)November 18, 1948 Petaluma, California, US |
Died | May 9, 1994(1994-05-09) (aged 45) Petaluma, California |
Place of burial | Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, California |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1969–1971 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 12th Infantry Regiment, 199th Infantry Brigade |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Bronze Star Air Medal |
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