About Robert Martin Patterson
Born 1948. Robert Martin Patterson is an American military personnel.
Robert Martin Patterson (born April 16, 1948) is a retired United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Military career
Patterson grew up in a family of tobacco farmers in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Patterson joined the United States Army from Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1966, and by May 6, 1968, was serving as a specialist four in Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment. During a firefight on that day, near La Chu, Thừa Thiên Province, South Vietnam, during the May Offensive, Patterson single-handedly destroyed a series of enemy bunkers. For his actions during the battle, he was awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted to sergeant.
Medal of Honor citation Patterson's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
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Who is Robert Martin Patterson?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
When was Robert Martin Patterson born?
Robert Martin Patterson was born on 16 April 1948 in Durham.
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Robert Martin Patterson is a military personnel.
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Robert Martin Patterson is American.
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