Michael Crescenz
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Michael Joseph Crescenz (January 14, 1949 – November 20, 1968) was a United States Army Corporal (Cpl) during the Vietnam War who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions near the Hiep Duc village of Vietnam on November 20, 1968.
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Michael Joseph Crescenz | |
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Born | (1949-01-14)January 14, 1949 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | November 20, 1968(1968-11-20) (aged 19) Hiệp Đức District, Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1968 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | Company A, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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