The Most Decorated Soldier

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The most decorated soldier. The most decorated soldier of all time. Lewis Chesty Puller is the most decorated Marine in US. He is one of the silent warriors who spent his entire career serving his country and asked nothing in return.

A general in the IDF who took part in many battles and combat missions Barak has also served Israel in many other positions including as the Jewish states 10th Prime Minister. He earned 38 military decorations during his career and has been called the most decorated US. He was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War IIHe received every military combat award for valor available from the US.

That he finally received the prestigious award was due entirely to the intervention of a close friend. Incredibly he would earn 91 medals as one of the most decorated soldiers who ever lived including two Distinguished Service Crosses 10 Silver Stars 8 Bronze Stars and 8 Purple Hearts. Some of his awards include two Medals of Honor the Marine Corps Brevet Medal and The Order of the Black Star.

The citation for the first DCM reads in part His absolute indifference to danger had a most inspiring effect upon the rest of his men Coltman was the most decorated Allied enlisted soldier of the First World War awards achieved through his actions saving the lives of wounded men rather than inflicting casualties on the enemy. A list of 10 most highly decorated US. There is a long-standing adage in combat arms branches that says you havent had a full career until youve gotten an Article 15.

Howard Right Most decorated soldier in US Military history. Some boys dream of running away to join the circus. He won a battlefield commission at 20 to become the youngest captain the Korean War and was the youngest full bird colonel in Vietnam.

The most decorated US. History Lieutenant General Lewis Chesty Puller was as tough as they come and he proved that all over the world during his 37 years of service in the Marine Corps. For one thing only one of the troops received the nations most prestigious combat award the Medal of Honor most likely because in todays military recipients rarely return to the battlefield and.