GI killed in Vietnam War to get Medal of Honor

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by Toyman at Jewel Lake

I'm kinda partial to this guy, but only because he lived in my neck of the woods: Vernon Baker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It's really hard to choose. Well, with one exception...arguably the worst recipient....

Daniel Sickles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I saw an interview with Mr. Tibor where he described the POW camp as much nicer than the concentration camp where he'd survived as a young man.

[carterstamp]

Originally Posted by DewDropInn

There's also the possibility that this was conveniently forgotten because it happened in Cambodia.

(Thanks for the other link, BTW.)

I thought of that, too.

[Lucario]

Originally Posted by Mathguy

It's really hard to choose. Well, with one exception...arguably the worst recipient....

Daniel Sickles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I saw an interview with Mr. Tibor where he described the POW camp as much nicer than the concentration camp where he'd survived as a young man.

I can't believe Sickles was an MOH winner. I had to portray him in my seventh-grade history class. He was one tough SOB, but also stupid and corrupt beyond belief. Should have never been placed in charge of anyone, much less a division.