About William Maud Bryant
Lived 1933 – 1969 (aged 36). William Maud Bryant was a military personnel.
William Maud Bryant (February 16, 1933 – March 24, 1969) was a United States Army Special Forces soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Biography Bryant joined the Army from Detroit, Michigan in 1953. By March 24, 1969, he was serving as a Sergeant First Class in Company A of the 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces. On that day, in Long Khanh Province, Republic of Vietnam, Bryant led a company of South Vietnamese CIDG troops during an intense attack by North Vietnamese forces until being fatally wounded by enemy fire. For his actions during the battle, Bryant was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1971.
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Who was William Maud Bryant?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1933-1969)
When was William Maud Bryant born?
William Maud Bryant was born on 16 February 1933 in Cochran.
When did William Maud Bryant die?
William Maud Bryant died on 24 March 1969 in Long Khánh.
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William Maud Bryant was a military personnel.
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