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Two Vietnam War veterans, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins and Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, were each awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony at the White House, 15 September 2014. Adkins received the medal in person from President Barack Obama. Sloat's award was posthumous; his brother, Dr. Bill Sloat, received the medal on his behalf.
Adkins was presented the medal for numerous acts of valor during a 38-hour battle...