Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient. He served as a Specialist Fourth Class (Rifleman) in the US Army in Company C, 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action in the Republic of Vietnam on April 8, 1967. He was KILLED IN ACTION. His citation reads in part "Undaunted, Sp4c Michael made his way back to the friendly positions to obtain more grenades. With two grenades in hand, he again started his perilous move towards the enemy bunker, which by this time was under intense artillery fire from friendly positions. As he neared the bunker, an enemy soldier attacked him from a concealed position. Sp4c Michael killed him with his rifle and, in spite of the enemy fire and the exploding artillery rounds, was successful in destroying the enemy positions. Sp4c Michael took up in pursuit of the remnants of the retreating enemy. When his comrades reached Sp4c. Michael, he had been mortally wounded. His inspiring display of determinaation and courage saved the lives of many of his comrades and successfully eliminated a destructive enemy force."
Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient. He served as a Specialist Fourth Class (Rifleman) in the US Army in Company C, 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action in the Republic of Vietnam on April 8, 1967. He was KILLED IN ACTION. His citation reads in part "Undaunted, Sp4c Michael made his way back to the friendly positions to obtain more grenades. With two grenades in hand, he again started his perilous move towards the enemy bunker, which by this time was under intense artillery fire from friendly positions. As he neared the bunker, an enemy soldier attacked him from a concealed position. Sp4c Michael killed him with his rifle and, in spite of the enemy fire and the exploding artillery rounds, was successful in destroying the enemy positions. Sp4c Michael took up in pursuit of the remnants of the retreating enemy. When his comrades reached Sp4c. Michael, he had been mortally wounded. His inspiring display of determinaation and courage saved the lives of many of his comrades and successfully eliminated a destructive enemy force."
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