Brian Thacker
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Military career
Thacker joined the United States Army from Salt Lake City, Utah, in June 1969.[1] By March 31, 1971 he was serving as a first lieutenant in Battery A of 1st Battalion, 92nd Field Artillery Regiment. On that day, Thacker's base in Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam, was attacked by North Vietnamese Army forces. He assisted in the defense of the base and, when evacuation became necessary, he stayed behind to cover the retreat. Trapped behind enemy lines, Thacker was able to evade capture until being rescued by friendly forces eight days later.
Medal of Honor citation
First Lieutenant Thacker's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
See also
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- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Vietnam War
- New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 266: Pinkerton Academy / Old Academy Building
References
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External links
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