National Museum of African American History and Culture
Soldier’s Medal awarded to Major Colin L. Powell
United States Army, American, founded 1775 · December 1968
Major Colin Powell was awarded the Soldier's Medal for heroism in the Republic of Vietnam. On 16 November 1968, Major Powell survived a helicopter crash. Despite being injured in the crash, he repeatedly returned to the burning helicopter to rescue others. For his actions, he was awarded the Soldier's Medal a month later in December 1968.
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