Jon R. Cavaiani
Jon Robert Cavaiani (August 2, 1943 – July 29, 2014) was a 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. Cavaiani was released by the Provisional Government of Vietnam on April 27, 1973.
| Jon Robert Cavaiani | |
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 Cavaiani in 2004 | |
| Born | August 2, 1943 Royston, Hertfordshire, England |
| Died | July 29, 2014 (aged 70) Stanford, California, U.S. |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1968 – 1990 |
| Rank | Sergeant Major |
| Unit | 5th Special Forces Group |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart |
Cavaiani emigrated to the United States with his parents in 1947 at age four.
Cavaiani died at the age of 70 in Stanford, California.[1] He had myelodysplastic syndrome.
Jon R. Cavaiani Media
Combat Infantryman Badge
Master Parachutist badge (United States)
- Pathfinder
Einzelbild Special Forces (Special Forces Insignia)
United States Army Special Forces CSIB
Ribbon for the Medal of Honor awarded by the United States.
Ribbon from the Legion of Merit awarded by the United States Department of Defense.
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon
Prisoner of War Medal ribbon (United States)
United States Army and U.S. Air Force Presidential Unit Citation ribbon
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References
- ↑ Medal, Congressional. "Medal of Honor Recipient Jon R. Cavaiani Passes Away at 70 - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee". Sacbee.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
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