Donald Paul Sloat-Coweta, OK
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N 35° 56.754 W 095° 38.088
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Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the Republic of Vietnam on January 17, 1970. He was killed in action. He is buried in Vernon Cemetery, Coweta, OK in Section 4, Block 114, Lot 1.
Waymark Code: WMXTEP
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2018
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He was born on February 6, 1949 in Coweta, OK and died on January 17, 1970 in Vietnam. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *SLOAT, DONALD PAUL
Rank and organization: Specialist Four, U.S. Army, Company D, 2d Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americdal Division. Place and date: Republic of Vietnam, 17 January 1970. Entered service at: Coweta, OK. Born: 6 February 1949, Coweta, OK
Citation:
Specialist Four Donald P. Sloat distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Machinegunner with Company D, 2d Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during combat operations against an armed enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on 17 January 1970. On that morning, Specialist Four Sloat's squad was conducting a patrol, serving as a blocking element in support of tanks and armored personnel carriers in the area. As the squad moved up a small hill in file formation, the lead soldier tripped a wire attached to a hand grenade booby trap set up by enemy forces. As the grenade rolled down the hill, Specialist Four Sloat knelt and picked up the grenade. After initially attempting to throw the grenade, Specialist Four Sloat realized that detonation was imminent. He then drew the grenade to his body and shielded his squad members from the blast, saving their lives. Specialist Four Sloat's actions define the ultimate sacrifice of laying down his own life in order to save the lives of his comrades. Specialist Four Donald P. Sloat's extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Company D, 2d Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division and the United States Army.
Armed Service: Army
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