November 29, 1998(1998-11-29) (aged 63) San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Buried
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Army
Years of service
1952–1976
Rank
Master Sergeant
Unit
82nd Airborne Division 5th Special Forces Group Military Assistance Command, Vietnam Studies and Observations Group
Battles/wars
Korean War Vietnam War
Awards
Medal of Honor Purple Heart (5) Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal Texas Legislative Medal of Honor
Master Sergeant Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez (August 5, 1935 – November 29, 1998) was a United States Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valorous actions in combat near Lộc Ninh, South Vietnam on May 2, 1968, while serving as a member of the United States Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War.
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