Richard A. Penry
Richard Allen Penry | |
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| Born | November 18, 1948 Petaluma, California, US |
| Died | May 9, 1994 (aged 45) Petaluma, California |
| Place of burial | Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1969–1971 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 12th Infantry Regiment, 199th Infantry Brigade |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Bronze Star Air Medal |
Richard Allen Penry (November 18, 1948 – May 9, 1994) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.