Robert L Howard
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Distinguished Service Cross Medal of Honor Silver Star |
Wall | F |
Wall Side | 4 |
Row | 3 |
Plaque Number | 3 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Distinguished Service Cross, Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Legion of Merit w/3 OLC, Bronze Star w/V, 3 OLC, Purple Heart W/7 OLC, Meritorious Service w/2 OLC, Air Medal w/V, 2 OLC, Joint Service Commendation, Army Commendation w/V 6 OLC
He was one of the most highly decorated Vietnam veterans...nominated three times for the Medal of Honor and the recipient of eight Purple Hearts.
Special Forces Parachutist
Combat Parachutist
MACV-SOG