Born in Arkansas on September 29, 1924 Lloyd Burke entered the U.S. Army, 1 st Cavalry Division, and earned the rank of First Lieutenant during the Korean War. On October 28th 1951 near Chong-dong, Korea Lt. Burke distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.
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Benavidez, Roy P.
Born in Cuero, Texas, Roy Benavidez joined the US Army 5th Special Forces Group and rose to the rank of Master Sergeant during the Vietnam War.
On May 2nd 1968 then Staff Sergeant Benavidez distinguished himself by a series of daring and extremely courageous actions while assigned to Detachment B56, 5th Special Forces Group Airborne, Republic of Vietnam.
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