Posted on May 20, 2021
1 vs 200 Door to Door Special Forces Battle - Vietnam War Medal of Honor
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In the middle of the Tet Offensive, perhaps the most emblematic episode of the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese People's Army of Vietnam and the Viet Cong, executed a brutal joint assault across the entire southern half of the nation during a supposed cease-fire.
Within 56 hours after the attack began, Sergeant Drew Dennis Dix led a handful of American, South-Vietnamese, and allied troops in the liberation of the Province of Chau Doc. It was a rare but decisive victory in the chaotic circumstances. A total of 200 enemies were killed or captured thanks to the heroics of Dix, who inspired an otherwise fatigued and rag-tag force.
During the battle, Dix went door to door under intense machine gun and motor fire. For what he would do next, Dix would become the first enlisted Special Forces soldier to ever receive the Medal of Honor.
Within 56 hours after the attack began, Sergeant Drew Dennis Dix led a handful of American, South-Vietnamese, and allied troops in the liberation of the Province of Chau Doc. It was a rare but decisive victory in the chaotic circumstances. A total of 200 enemies were killed or captured thanks to the heroics of Dix, who inspired an otherwise fatigued and rag-tag force.
During the battle, Dix went door to door under intense machine gun and motor fire. For what he would do next, Dix would become the first enlisted Special Forces soldier to ever receive the Medal of Honor.
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Legion dedicates building to Medal of Honor recipient Drew Dix
In recognition of his exemplary time spent serving with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), also known as “Legion,” the 5th SFG(Airborne) dedicated the Special Operations Complex of their 4th Battalion, in his name during a ceremony July 11, 2014.
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SPC Nancy Greene
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CPT (Join to see) thank You for the additional information. He truly was a brave Soldier and a credit to the ‘old school’ SF training and standards!CPT (Join to see)
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