Wednesday, December 23, 2009

America's Most Decorated Soldier Died Today



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COL Robert L. Howard
Place of birth Opelika, Alabama
Place of death Waco, Texas
Allegiance United States of America United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1956–1992
Rank Colonel
Unit Army Special Forces MACV-SOG
Battles/wars Vietnam War
Awards Medal of Honor
Distinguished Service Cross (2)
Silver Star
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star (4)
Purple Heart (8)
Other work Employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Robert L. Howard served in Viet Nam.