Battle of A Sau
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The Battle of A Shau was waged in early 1966 during the Vietnam War between the People's Army of Vietnam and the forces of the United States and South Vietnam. The battle began on 8 March and lasted u
U.S. Air Force Majors Bernard F. Fisher and D.W. Myers, 10 March 1966
Bennie G. Adkins
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Bennie Gene Adkins was a United States Army soldier and recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Vietnam War. In March 1966 Adkins distinguis
Battle of A Sau
…the others listed as missing, although some of them surfaced later. Another report stated 231 out of 417 irregulars were lost. According to Sgt. Major Bennie G. Adkins only 122 out of about 410 irregulars survived, with many of them wounded. Adkins was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in defense of the camp…
Adkins during his Medal of Honor ceremony on September 15, 2014.
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
CSM Adkins receiving the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama.