Billy Walkabout
Billy Walkabout | |
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| Born | March 31, 1949 Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Died | March 7, 2007 (aged 57) Montville, Connecticut, United States |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 58th Infantry 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Bronze Star Purple Heart Army Commendation Medal Ranger Tab. |
Billy Walkabout (March 31, 1949 – March 7, 2007) is thought to be the most decorated Native American soldier of the Vietnam War. He received one Distinguished Service Cross (upgraded from Silver Star), one Bronze Star Medal, one Army Commendation Medal, and one Purple Heart.