James Sprayberry
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Early life and military career
Born in LaGrange, Georgia, on April 24, 1947, Sprayberry grew up in Sylacauga, Alabama.[1][2] He joined the Army from Montgomery in 1967, and by April 25, 1968 was serving as a first lieutenant in Company D, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). On that day, in the Republic of Vietnam, he led a patrol which rescued men who had been wounded and cut off from the rest of the company. In the course of the rescue mission, Sprayberry personally destroyed several enemy bunkers and machine gun emplacements. He was subsequently promoted to captain and awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.[1]
Sprayberry reached the rank of lieutenant colonel before retiring from the army in 1988.[2]
Personal life
As of 2000, Sprayberry lives in Titus, Elmore County, Alabama.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
Sprayberry's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
See also
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