William Maud Bryant
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William Maud Bryant (February 16, 1933 – March 24, 1969) was a United States Army Special Forces soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
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William Maud Bryant | |
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Born | (1933-02-16)February 16, 1933 Cochran, Georgia, US |
Died | March 24, 1969(1969-03-24) (aged 36) Long Khanh Province, Republic of Vietnam |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1953–1969 |
Rank | Sergeant First Class |
Unit | Company A, 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Combat Infantry Badge Parachutist Badge |
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