Drew Dennis Dix
Drew Dennis Dix (born December 14, 1944) is a United States military veteran. He was a major in the United States Army. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War. He was the first enlisted Special Forces soldier to receive the medal.[1]
| Drew Dennis Dix | |
|---|---|
 Dix in 2010 | |
| Born | December 14, 1944 West Point, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1962 – 1982 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 82nd Airborne Division 5th Special Forces Group |
| Battles/wars | Operation Power Pack Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry |
Drew Dennis Dix Media
Dix (far right) and three other men shortly after receiving their Medals of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson (center).
Combat Infantryman Badge
US Army Special Forces Cloth Tab
5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Background Trimming*Description/Blazon On a black oval-shaped embroidered item with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, 1 3/8 inches (3.49 cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width overall, a yellow diagonal band from upper left to lower right bearing three scarlet stripes. The background trimming was approved on 12 October 1995. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-6-183)
US Army Airborne senior parachutist badge
References
- ↑ Johnson, Bill (2008-09-13). "Profiles in honor". Rocky Mountain News. http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/13/the-medal-of-honor-the-highest-accolade-the-on-a/. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
Other websites
- "Interview at the Pritzker Military Library". Archived from the original on 2008-05-15. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
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