Robert F. Stryker
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Robert Francis Stryker (November 9, 1944 – November 7, 1967) was a United States Army soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. Vice President Spiro Agnew awarded the medal in a ceremony that also honored John Andrew Barnes III and Fr. Charles J. Watters.[1]
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Robert Francis Stryker | |
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![]() Army Medal of Honor | |
Born | (1944-11-09)November 9, 1944 Auburn, New York, US |
Died | November 7, 1967(1967-11-07) (aged 22) Bình Long, Binh Phuoc Province, South Vietnam |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1963–67 |
Rank | Specialist Four |
Unit | Company C, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War (DOW) |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Purple Heart |
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The Stryker combat vehicle is named in his and Pfc. Stuart S. Stryker's honor (no relation[2]).
Stryker joined the army in 1963.[3]