but regretfully, a medal of honor was not designed to be handed out before going thru many levels...
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Col. David Hackworth, Hero of Vietnam War, died at 74 on 4 May 2005. He will be buried with Full Military Honour at Fort Myer, Arlington, Virginiaon on 31 May 2005.
Nominated for the Medal of Honor 3 times, but never conferred one.The last application is currently under review by Pentagon.
2 awards for the Army's Distinguished Service Cross 10 Silver Stars 8 Bronze Stars. 8 Purple Hearts. 1 United Nations Medal for Peace