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
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.
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
Bennie G. Adkins
…during the Vietnam War. In March 1966 Adkins distinguished himself during a 38-hour close-combat battle against North Vietnamese Army forces during the Battle of A Shau. At the time of the cited action, Adkins was a sergeant first class serving as an Intelligence Sergeant with Detachment A-102, 5th Special Forces Group…
U.S. Air Force Majors Bernard F. Fisher and D.W. Myers, 10 March 1966