Drew Dennis Dix
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Drew Dennis Dix (born December 14, 1944) is a United States military veteran. He was a major in the United States Army. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War. He was the first enlisted Special Forces soldier to receive the medal.[1]
| Drew Dennis Dix | |
|---|---|
 Dix in 2010 | |
| Born | December 14, 1944 West Point, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1962 – 1982 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 82nd Airborne Division 5th Special Forces Group |
| Battles/wars | Operation Power Pack Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry |
References
change- ↑ Johnson, Bill (2008-09-13). "Profiles in honor". Rocky Mountain News. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
Other websites
change- "Interview at the Pritzker Military Library". Archived from the original on 2008-05-15. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
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