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Jul 20, 2022 · Roy Benavidez had saved at least eight men. But he’d also been stabbed or shot 37 times, and his fellow soldiers thought that he’d succumb to his wounds. Medics were so sure that Benavidez had died that they started to zip him into a body bag — but not before checking for a heartbeat.
Master Sergeant Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez (August 5, 1935 – November 29, 1998) was a United States Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valorous actions in combat near Lộc Ninh, South Vietnam on May 2, 1968, while serving as a member of the United States Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War.
Oct 10, 2023 · Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez (then Staff Sergeant) was a man who, amid the chaos of battle, withering enemy fire, and critical injury, demonstrated the ultimate spirit of sacrifice—and saved the lives of at least eight men on the smoke-filled morning of May 2, 1968.
Jun 8, 2021 · Roy Benavidez braved bullets, grenade fragments and even a bayonet to save the lives of his comrades under attack during the Vietnam War
Jan 17, 2022 · Remarkably, radioman Brian O'Connor (who made the initial distress call that day) was still alive and living in Fiji. He came forward and verified the story of how Benavidez saved them all. Based on his testimony, President Ronald Reagan finally awarded Roy Benavidez the Medal of Honor in 1981.
Dec 23, 2022 · In an incredible act of bravery, he survived what became known as “Six Hours in Hell” against a ferocious enemy force in order to help his comrades get back to their extraction helicopters. For these heroics, he was awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor.
Sep 25, 2024 · On May 2, 1968, then-Staff Sergeant Benavidez returned from Catholic Mass and heard a distress call on the radio. His good friend and comrade, Sergeant First Class LeRoy Wright and an 11-man Special Forces team were under attack near Loc Ninh, Cambodia, where Benavidez was stationed.
