Delbert O. Jennings
Delbert Owen Jennings | |
|---|---|
12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division | |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Delbert Owen Jennings (July 23, 1936 – March 16, 2003) 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.
Biography
Jennings joined the Army from
He was also stationed at (then) Camp A.P. Hill, Virginia, in 1968-1969 as the Headquarters Company First Sergeant, and in 1969-1971 with the 6th Infantry in [then] West Berlin, Germany.
Jennings reached the rank of
Medal of Honor citation
Staff Sergeant Jennings' official Medal of Honor citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. Part of Company C was defending an
white phosphorus grenades on the landing zone despite dangerously silhouetting himself with the light. After helping to repulse the final enemy assaults, he led a group of volunteers well beyond friendly lines to an area where 8 seriously wounded men lay. Braving enemy sniper fire and ignoring the presence of booby trapsin the area, they recovered the 8 men who would have probably perished without early medical treatment. S/Sgt. Jenning's extraordinary heroism and inspirational leadership saved the lives of many of his comrades and contributed greatly to the defeat of a superior enemy force. His actions stand with the highest traditions of the military profession and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
See also
References
- "Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipients (A-L)". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. February 27, 2007. Archived from the original on 2009-06-27. Retrieved 2007-07-13.
6th Infantry Assignment from personal knowledge since I served with him in Berlin. (Camp A.P Hill assignment from personal knowledge of editor.)