Roger Donlon

Roger H.C. Donlon
Born(1934-01-30)January 30, 1934
Saugerties, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 2024(2024-01-25) (aged 89)
Leavenworth, Kansas, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
United States Army
Service years1953–1955
1958–1988
RankColonel
Unit7th Special Forces Group
Conflicts
AwardsMedal of Honor
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart

Roger Hugh Charles Donlon (January 30, 1934 – January 25, 2024) was a United States Army officer. He was the first person to receive the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, as well as the first member of the United States Army Special Forces to be so honored.

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