Vietnam War Soldier Leonard Alvarado Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor
U.S. Army Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2014 for his heroic actions during a 1969 battle near Duc Phong, Phuoc Long Province, Vietnam. Despite multiple wounds, he charged enemy positions, silenced a machine gun nest, and covered his platoon’s withdrawal, saving his unit at the cost of his own life. Initially given the Distinguished Service Cross, his award was upgraded after a review, and President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor to his daughter at the White House on March 18, 2014.
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US Soldier Leonard Alvarado Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Sacrifice
The article recounts the heroic actions of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado during the Vietnam War on a mission near Duc Phong in Phuoc Long Province in 1969. Alvarado, a rifleman in Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, charged forward under heavy fire, silenced multiple enemy positions including a machine gun nest, and covered his platoon's disengagement despite being wounded multiple times. His actions compelled the People's Army of Vietnam to break contact, saving his platoon. Alvarado succumbed to his wounds and was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Following a re-evaluation under the Defense Authorization Act, his award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor, presented to his daughter Lenora by President Barack Obama at the White House on March 18, 2014. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
Army TimesUS Soldier Leonard Alvarado Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Heroism
The article details the heroic actions of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado during the Vietnam War. On August 1969, near Duc Phong in Phuoc Long Province, Alvarado's platoon was pinned down by a large People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) force. Despite being wounded by a grenade and repeatedly knocked down by satchel charges, Alvarado charged forward, silenced enemy positions including a machine gun nest, and covered his platoon's withdrawal. His actions compelled the enemy to break contact, saving his platoon. Alvarado succumbed to his wounds and was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Following a re-evaluation under the Defense Authorization Act, his daughter received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama on March 18, 2014. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
Military TimesVietnam War soldier Leonard Alvarado posthumously awarded Medal of Honor for covering retreat
The article recounts the heroic actions of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado during the Vietnam War. On a mission near Duc Phong in Phuoc Long Province in August 1969, Alvarado's platoon was pinned down by a large North Vietnamese force. Despite being wounded by a grenade and multiple barrages, he charged forward, killed enemy soldiers, silenced a machine gun nest, and pulled wounded comrades to safety. He then advanced alone to cover his platoon's disengagement, laying down suppressive fire until the enemy broke contact. Alvarado succumbed to his wounds after the engagement. Initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, his sacrifice was later re-evaluated, and on March 18, 2014, President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor to his daughter, Lenora, at the White House.
Marine Corps TimesUS Soldier Leonard Alvarado Awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Sacrifice
Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado, a rifleman in Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), enlisted in the U.S. Army in July 1968. In August 1969, during a mission near Duc Phong in Phuoc Long Province, Vietnam, his platoon was pinned down by a large People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) force. Despite being wounded multiple times by grenades and satchel charges, Alvarado charged forward, silenced enemy positions including a machine gun nest, and laid down suppressive fire to cover his platoon's withdrawal. His actions compelled the enemy to break contact, saving his platoon at the cost of his own life. He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, later upgraded to the Medal of Honor, which his daughter Lenora received from President Barack Obama at the White House on March 18, 2014. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
Marine Corps TimesUS Soldier Leonard Alvarado Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Sacrifice
Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado, a rifleman in Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), was killed in action on August 1969 near Duc Phong, Phuoc Long Province, South Vietnam. During a counterattack to rescue an endangered platoon, Alvarado detected enemy movement, charged through machine gun fire, was wounded by a grenade, killed the grenadier, and continued crawling under fire to pull wounded comrades to safety. He then advanced alone to cover his platoon's disengagement, silencing multiple PAVN positions including a machine gun nest with rifle fire and grenades. His suppressive fire compelled the enemy to break contact, but he succumbed to his wounds. Initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, his record was re-evaluated, and on March 18, 2014, his daughter Lenora received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama at the White House. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
Navy TimesUS Soldier Leonard Alvarado Awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Sacrifice
Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado, a rifleman in Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), enlisted in the U.S. Army in July 1968. In August 1969, during a mission near Duc Phong in Phuoc Long Province, Vietnam, his platoon was pinned down by a large People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) force. Despite being wounded by a grenade, Alvarado charged forward, killed an enemy grenadier, and dragged wounded comrades to safety. He then advanced alone to cover his platoon's withdrawal, silencing multiple enemy positions including a machine gun nest with rifle fire and grenades. His actions compelled the enemy to break contact, but he succumbed to his wounds. Initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, his sacrifice was later re-evaluated. On March 18, 2014, his daughter Lenora received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama at the White House. Alvarado is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
Air Force TimesThis soldier tried to cover a retreat — and ended up compelling the enemy to
The article recounts the heroic actions of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado during the Vietnam War. On August 1969, near Duc Phong in Phuoc Long Province, Alvarado's platoon was pinned down by a large People's Army of Vietnam force while attempting to rescue another American unit. Despite being wounded by a grenade and satchel charges, Alvarado charged forward, killed enemy soldiers including a grenadier and machine gun crew, and dragged wounded comrades to safety. He then advanced alone to cover his platoon's withdrawal, laying down suppressive fire until the enemy broke contact. Alvarado died from his wounds. He was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, but after a re-evaluation under the Defense Authorization Act, his daughter received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama on March 18, 2014. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
Army TimesUS Soldier Leonard Alvarado Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Sacrifice
The article recounts the heroic actions of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado during the Vietnam War. On a mission near Duc Phong in Phuoc Long Province in 1969, Alvarado's platoon was pinned down by a large People's Army of Vietnam force. Despite being wounded multiple times by grenades and satchel charges, Alvarado charged forward, silenced enemy positions including a machine gun nest, and covered his platoon's withdrawal. His actions compelled the enemy to break contact, saving his unit. Alvarado succumbed to his wounds and was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Following a re-evaluation under the Defense Authorization Act, his daughter received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama in 2014. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
Army TimesSoldier Leonard Alvarado Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Sacrifice
Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado, a California native who enlisted in the U.S. Army in July 1968, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2014 for his actions during a 1969 battle near Duc Phong, Phuoc Long Province, Vietnam. While serving as a rifleman in Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Alvarado's platoon was pinned down by a large People's Army of Vietnam force while attempting to rescue another American unit. Despite being wounded multiple times by grenades and satchel charges, Alvarado charged forward, silenced enemy positions including a machine gun nest, and covered his platoon's disengagement. He ultimately succumbed to his wounds. His Distinguished Service Cross was upgraded to the Medal of Honor, presented to his daughter Lenora by President Barack Obama at the White House on March 18, 2014. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
Military TimesUS Soldier Leonard Alvarado Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Sacrifice
The article recounts the heroic actions of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado during the Vietnam War. On a mission near Duc Phong in Phuoc Long Province in August 1969, Alvarado's platoon was pinned down by a large People's Army of Vietnam force. Despite being wounded multiple times by grenades and satchel charges, Alvarado charged forward, silenced enemy positions including a machine gun nest, and covered his platoon's withdrawal. His actions compelled the enemy to break contact, saving his fellow soldiers. Alvarado died from his wounds and was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Following a re-evaluation under the Defense Authorization Act, his daughter received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama at the White House on March 18, 2014. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
Air Force TimesThis soldier tried to cover a retreat — and ended up compelling the enemy to
The article recounts the heroic actions of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado during the Vietnam War. On a mission near Duc Phong in Phuoc Long Province in 1969, Alvarado's platoon was pinned down by a large People's Army of Vietnam force. Despite being wounded multiple times by grenades and satchel charges, Alvarado charged forward, silenced enemy positions including a machine gun nest, and laid down suppressive fire to cover his platoon's withdrawal. His actions compelled the enemy to break contact, saving his platoon at the cost of his own life. Initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, his sacrifice was later re-evaluated, and in 2014, his daughter received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama at the White House. Alvarado is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
Navy TimesUS Soldier Leonard Alvarado Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Heroism
The article recounts the heroic actions of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado during the Vietnam War. On a mission near Duc Phong in Phuoc Long Province in August 1969, Alvarado's platoon was pinned down by a large People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) force. Despite being wounded by a grenade and repeatedly knocked down by satchel charges, Alvarado charged forward, silenced enemy positions including a machine gun nest, and covered his platoon's withdrawal. His actions compelled the enemy to break contact, saving his platoon. Alvarado succumbed to his wounds and was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Following a record re-evaluation under the Defense Authorization Act, his daughter received the upgraded Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama at the White House on March 18, 2014. Alvarado is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
Military TimesUS Soldier Leonard Alvarado Awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Sacrifice
Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado, a rifleman in Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), enlisted in July 1968 and was killed in action in August 1969 near Duc Phong, Phuoc Long Province, Vietnam. During a counterattack to rescue an endangered platoon, Alvarado detected enemy movement, charged through machine gun fire, and was wounded by a grenade. Despite multiple wounds, he killed a North Vietnamese grenadier, pulled wounded comrades to safety, and advanced alone to cover his platoon's disengagement. He silenced several PAVN positions, including a machine gun nest, and laid suppressive fire until the enemy broke contact. Alvarado succumbed to his wounds and was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, later upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2014, presented by President Barack Obama to his daughter Lenora at the White House.
Marine Corps TimesSoldier Leonard Alvarado Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Sacrifice
The article recounts the heroic actions of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado during the Vietnam War. On a mission near Duc Phong in Phuoc Long Province in 1969, Alvarado's platoon was pinned down by a large People's Army of Vietnam force. Despite being wounded multiple times by grenades and satchel charges, Alvarado charged forward, silenced enemy positions including a machine gun nest, and covered his platoon's withdrawal. His actions compelled the enemy to break contact, saving his unit. Alvarado succumbed to his wounds and was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Following a re-evaluation under the Defense Authorization Act, his daughter received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama at the White House on March 18, 2014. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
Air Force TimesUS Soldier Leonard Alvarado Awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Sacrifice
Specialist 4 Leonard Louis Alvarado, a US Army rifleman in the 1st Cavalry Division, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on August 1969 near Duc Phong, Phuoc Long Province, Vietnam. During a counterattack to rescue an endangered platoon, Alvarado's unit was pinned down by a large People's Army of Vietnam force. Despite being wounded by grenade fragments and satchel charges, he charged forward, silenced multiple enemy positions including a machine gun nest, and covered his platoon's disengagement. His suppressive fire compelled the enemy to break contact, saving his platoon. Alvarado succumbed to his wounds and was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Following a record re-evaluation under the Defense Authorization Act, his daughter received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama on March 18, 2014. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bakersfield, California.
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