Roy Benavidez
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Summary
Roy Benavidez is a human[1]. Born in Cuero[2], he… he was born on August 5, 1935[3]. He passed away in San Antonio Military Medical Center[4]. He died on November 29, 1998[5]. He worked as a soldier[6]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,795 views/month, #6,035 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Cuero[2].
- Roy Benavidez died in San Antonio Military Medical Center[4].
- Roy Benavidez was born on August 5, 1935[3].
- Roy Benavidez died on November 29, 1998[5].
- Burial took place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery[8].
- Roy Benavidez held citizenship in United States[9].
- Roy Benavidez's professions included soldier[6].
- Roy Benavidez received the Medal of Honor[10].
- Roy Benavidez received the Bronze Star Medal[11].
- Roy Benavidez received the Purple Heart[12].
- Roy Benavidez received the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor[13].
- Roy Benavidez received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal[14].
- Roy Benavidez received the Meritorious Service Medal[15].
- Roy Benavidez was a member of United States Army Special Forces[16].
- Roy Benavidez is recorded as male[17].
- Roy Benavidez's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Roy Benavidez's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
- Roy Benavidez's military branch is recorded as National Guard of the United States[20].
- Roy Benavidez's Commons category is recorded as Roy Benavidez[21].
- Roy Benavidez's military, police or special rank is recorded as master sergeant[22].
- Roy Benavidez was part of the conflict Vietnam War[23].
- Roy Benavidez was part of the conflict Korean War[24].
- Roy Benavidez's family name is recorded as Benavidez[25].
- Roy Benavidez's given name is recorded as Raul[26].
- Roy Benavidez's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Roy'}[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Cuero[2], Roy Benavidez… he was born on August 5, 1935[3].
Career and Affiliations
Roy Benavidez's professions included soldier[6].
Recognition
Awards received include Medal of Honor[10], a courage award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1862[30]; Bronze Star Medal[11], a courage award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1944[33]; Purple Heart[12], a medallion[34], in United States[35], founded in 1932[36]; Texas Legislative Medal of Honor[13], an award[37]; Defense Meritorious Service Medal[14], a medallion[38], founded in 1977[39]; and Meritorious Service Medal[15], a medallion[40], in United States[41], founded in 1969[42].
Death and Burial
Roy Benavidez died on November 29, 1998[5]. He died in San Antonio Military Medical Center[4]. He is buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery[8].
Why It Matters
Roy Benavidez ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,795 views/month, #6,035 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Roy Benavidez born?
Born in Cuero[2].
Where did Roy Benavidez die?
Roy Benavidez died in San Antonio Military Medical Center[4].
What did Roy Benavidez do for work?
Roy Benavidez worked as soldier[6].
What awards did Roy Benavidez receive?
Honors received include Medal of Honor[10], Bronze Star Medal[11], Purple Heart[12], and Texas Legislative Medal of Honor[13].