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    Roy Benavidez

    US Army Special Forces member and Army sergeant

    Roy Benavidez

    Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez after February 1981

    Born(1935-08-05)August 5, 1935
    Cuero, Texas, U.S.
    DiedNovember 29, 1998(1998-11-29) (aged 63)
    San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
    Buried

    Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas

    Allegiance United States
    Service / branch United States Army
    Years of service1952–1976
    RankMaster Sergeant
    Unit82nd Airborne Division
    5th Special Forces Group
    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam Studies and Observations Group
    Battles / warsKorean War
    Vietnam War
    AwardsMedal of Honor
    Purple Heart (5)
    Defense Meritorious Service Medal
    Meritorious Service Medal
    Army Commendation Medal
    Texas Legislative Medal of Honor

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