This Soldier Won Every Medal In The Book, How He Did It Made Me Proud To Be An American
COL. Robert L. Howard may have been the toughest American ever to live.
In 1971 he received the Medal of Honor from then President Nixon. But his decorations and service didn’t stop there.
He received eight Purple Hearts!
Several Silver Stars, Four Bronze Stars, And Two Distinguished Service Crosses
He was the only person to be nominated for the Medal of Honor three different times. The rules state that you can only receive the Medal of Honor once per lifetime.
In 1971 he received the Medal of Honor from then President Nixon. But his decorations and service didn’t stop there.
He received eight Purple Hearts!
Several Silver Stars, Four Bronze Stars, And Two Distinguished Service Crosses
In one fifty-four month period, he was wounded fourteen times! Bob Howard was the most heavily decorated soldier of the modern era.
It’s men like him that made our country what it is. It’s service like his that should inspire all of us to stand up for our rights and defend our country on a daily basis.
He ultimately succumbed to cancer, and was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in 2009.
We remember Colonel Robert L. Howard this Patriot’s Day.
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