Bennie G. Adkins

Bennie G. Adkins (February 1, 1934 – April 17, 2020) was a United States Army soldier. He was a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for actions in March 1966 during the Vietnam War.

From March 9-12, 1966 Adkins distinguished himself during a 38-hour close-combat battle against North Vietnamese Army forces during the Battle of A Shau. At the time of the cited action, Adkins was a sergeant first class serving as an Intelligence Sergeant with Detachment A-102, 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces.
In March 2020 Adkins was hospitalized with COVID-19 in Opelika, Alabama. He died on April 17, 2020 from the virus, at the age of 86.

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 Medal recipient killed up to 175 enemy troops, September 15, 2014, Brad Lendon, CNN

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