Robert Howard of Waco, Texas

Born July 11, 1939

Died December 23, 2009

Enlisted 1956, age 17

Retired 1992, as Colonel

Wounded 14 times during 5 tours in Vietnam extending 54 months.

Nominated for the Medal of Honor 3 times during a single year tour.

Additionally:

Medal of Honor
Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Cross

Silver Star

Bronze Star for Valor

Bronze Star for Valor
Bronze Star for Valor
Purple Heart

Purple Heart

Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit

Legion of Merit

Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement
Air Medal for Valor

Air Medal for Valor

Army Commendation Medal for Valor

Air Medal for Aerial Flights
Army Meritorious Service Medal

Army Meritorious Service Medal

Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Achievement

Joint Service Commendation Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Good Conduct Medal (4th Award)
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
PNCO Ribbon W/2 device
Army Overseas Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Expeditionary Medal (3rd Award)
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star
Vietnam Honor Medal (2nd Award)
Vietnamese Wound Medal
Vietnamese Civil Action Medal (2nd Award)
Army Presidential Unit Citation, (2nd Award)
Navy Valorous Unit Citation
Army Meritorious Unit Citation
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm (2nd Award)
Republic of Korea Samil Medal
Combat Infantryman's Badge
Aircraft Crewman's Badge
Master Parachute Badge
Pathfinder Badge
Air Assault Badge
Expert Infantryman's Badge
Vietnamese Ranger Badge
Army Ranger Tab
Special Forces Qualification Tab
Thai Master Parachute Wings
Vietnamese Master Parachute Badge
French Parachutist Badge
Korean Master Parachute Badge
Thai Balloonist Badge

March 2, 1971

March 25, 2009

America’s most decorated soldier.

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