Roger Donlon, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War 

On July 6, 1964, Captain Roger Donlon rallied his men and led the defense of his camp, despite serious wounds, while under fierce attack near Nam Dong, South Vietnam. Donlon was awarded the Medal of Honor on December 5, 1964-making him the first recipient of the Medal during the Vietnam War.
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