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"Medal of Honor" Robert L. Howard Hand Signed 3X5 Card. This item is certified authentic by. And comes with their Letter of Authenticity. (July 11, 1939 - December 23, 2009) was the most highly. He was wounded 14 times over 54 months of combat, was awarded the. He was nominated for the Medal of Honor three times over a 13-month period but received lesser medals for the first two nominations, which were for actions performed in Cambodia where the U. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on December 30, 1968, his third nomination. He retired from the US Army after 36 years of service as a full. He was one of the most decorated soldiers in the Vietnam War and was "said to be the most decorated service member in the history of the United States".

He died as a result of pancreatic cancer, and was buried at. Howard enlisted in the Army in 1956 at. Army Special Forces, in 1992.

Howard's service in Vietnam included assignments with 1/327th Airborne Infantry, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group. The first two nominations were downgraded to a Silver Star and the. Nature of the operations in which Howard participated.

Of the SOG, he risked his life during a rescue mission in. On December 30, 1968, while second in command of a platoon-sized. That was searching for missing American soldier Robert Scherdin for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He learned of the award over a two-way radio while under enemy fire, immediately after being wounded, resulting in one of his eight Purple Hearts. Howard was wounded 14 times during a 54-month period in the Vietnam War.

For his distinguished service, Howard received a direct appointment from Master Sergeant to First Lieutenant in December 1969. Howard graduated from Ranger School class 7-73 in May 1973 and served with the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Fort Lewis, Washington as company commander.

From 1977 to 1978 he served as Mountain Ranger Training instructor. Howard later served as officer-in-charge of Special Forces training at Camp Mackall, near Ft. He received two master's degrees during his Army career which spanned 1956 to 1992.

Howard retired as a colonel in 1992. He was one of the most decorated soldiers in the Vietnam War.

Said that Howard may have been the most highly decorated American soldier of the modern era. States that he was "said to be the most decorated service member in the history of the United States". In his 1998 book SOG: The Secret Wars of America's Commandos in Vietnam states that Howard remains to this day the most highly decorated American soldier. His residence was in Texas and he spent much of his free time working with veterans until the time of his death.

He also took periodic trips to Iraq to visit active duty troops. He was survived by four children and five grandchildren. His funeral was in Arlington National Cemetery on February 22, 2010. President of the United States.

Takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to. For service as set forth in the following CITATION. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.

, distinguished himself while serving as platoon sergeant of an American-Vietnamese platoon which was on a mission to rescue a missing American soldier in enemy controlled territory in the Republic of Vietnam. The platoon had left its helicopter landing zone and was moving out on its mission when it was attacked by an estimated 2-company force.

During the initial engagement, 1st Lt. Howard was wounded and his weapon destroyed by a grenade explosion. Howard saw his platoon leader had been wounded seriously and was exposed to fire. Although unable to walk, and weaponless, 1st Lt. Howard unhesitatingly crawled through a hail of fire to retrieve his wounded leader.

Howard was administering first aid and removing the officer's equipment, an enemy bullet struck 1 of the ammunition pouches on the lieutenant's belt, detonating several magazines of ammunition. Howard momentarily sought cover and then realizing that he must rejoin the platoon, which had been disorganized by the enemy attack, he again began dragging the seriously wounded officer toward the platoon area.

Through his outstanding example of indomitable courage and bravery, 1st Lt. Howard was able to rally the platoon into an organized defense force. With complete disregard for his safety, 1st Lt. Howard crawled from position to position, administering first aid to the wounded, giving encouragement to the defenders and directing their fire on the encircling enemy. Howard's small force and supporting aircraft successfully repulsed enemy attacks and finally were in sufficient control to permit the landing of rescue helicopters.

Howard personally supervised the loading of his men and did not leave the bullet-swept landing zone until all were aboard safely. Howard's gallantry in action, his complete devotion to the welfare of his men at the risk of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit, and the U. General Orders: Department of the Army, General Orders No.

Action Date: December 30, 1968. Regiment: 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne).