Paul Bucha

Paul Bucha
Bucha in 2011
Born(1943-08-01)August 1, 1943
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedJuly 31, 2024(2024-07-31) (aged 80)
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1965–1972
RankCaptain
UnitCompany D, 3rd Battalion
187th Infantry Regiment
101st Airborne Division
ConflictsVietnam War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Bronze Star Medal with "V" device (2)
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal (2)
Purple Heart

Paul William Bucha (August 1, 1943 – July 31, 2024) was an American Vietnam War veteran and a recipient of the Medal of Honor. He was a foreign policy adviser to Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign.