About Carl H. Dodd
Lived 1925 – 1996 (aged 71). Carl H. Dodd was an American military personnel.
Carl Henry Dodd (April 21, 1925 – October 13, 1996) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Korean War. He was awarded the medal for conspicuous leadership during the taking of a strongly defended hill as part of Operation Thunderbolt.
Family and early career Dodd was born to Edward and Ruby Eagle Dodd on April 21, 1925, in the community of Cotes near Evarts, Kentucky. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and developed a foot problem while helping train other soldiers. Discharged in March 1946 as a sergeant, Dodd re-enlisted only months later in September.
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Who was Carl H. Dodd?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
When was Carl H. Dodd born?
Carl H. Dodd was born on 21 April 1925 in Harlan County.
When did Carl H. Dodd die?
Carl H. Dodd died on 13 October 1996 in Lexington.
What was Carl H. Dodd's occupation?
Carl H. Dodd was a military personnel.
What nationality was Carl H. Dodd?
Carl H. Dodd was American.
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