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Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army SP4 Donald Sloat.
Medal of Honor
Episode 3001 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army SP4 Donald Sloat. Information featured in this episode comes from Wikipedia and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund website.
U.S. Army Specialist Four Donald P. Sloat, a Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient, displayed extraordinary heroism on January 17, 1970, while serving with Company D, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division in Quang Tin Province, Vietnam.
During a combat patrol, Sloat’s squad moved through dense jungle terrain when an enemy booby trap, a hand grenade, was tripped. The grenade landed near Sloat and his fellow soldiers. In a split-second decision of selfless bravery, Sloat chose to shield his comrades. Instead of diving for cover, he pulled the grenade to his body, absorbing the full impact of the explosion. His gallant sacrifice saved the lives of at least four soldiers.
For his unparalleled courage and self-sacrifice, Specialist Four Donald Sloat was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama on September 15, 2014. His acts of valor, uncommon heroism, and devotion to duty embodied the highest ideals of the U.S. Army and the Vietnam War generation.
Sloat’s legacy lives on as a symbol of American patriotism and military heroism. His actions reflect the Army values of duty, honor, and selfless service, ensuring his name is forever remembered in the annals of Medal of Honor recipients.
Listen to Episode 3001 and discover more about Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Army SP4 Donald Sloat.
