George K. Sisler
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George Kenton Sisler (September 19, 1937 – February 7, 1967) was a United States Army intelligence officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
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George Kenton Sisler | |
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Born | (1937-09-19)September 19, 1937 Dexter, Missouri |
Died | February 7, 1967(1967-02-07) (aged 29) Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | Dexter Cemetery, Dexter, Missouri |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force United States Army |
Years of service | 1958–1962 (Air Force) 1964–1967 (Army) |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | 5th Special Forces Group MACV-SOG |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Purple Heart National Order of Vietnam Vietanese Gallantry Cross with Palm Vietnam Campaign Medal |
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