On May 2, 1968, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez carried out one of the most heroic actions in U.S. military history during a rescue mission in Vietnam. For six relentless hours, despite severe injuries, he evacuated wounded soldiers, directed airstrikes, and fought off enemy forces—ultimately saving at least eight lives. Mistaken for dead, he was placed in a body bag until medics realized he was still alive. After a long review, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1981. At the ceremony, President

US Army MSG Roy Benavidez: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War On May 2, 1968, Green Beret SSG Roy Benavidez heard a Special Forces team was pinned down deep in the Vietnam jungle. He didn’t hesitate. With no backup and under intense enemy fire, he jumped from a helicopter, ran 75 meters through gunfire, and fought for six brutal hours to save his comrades. Shot, stabbed, and hit by grenade shrapnel, Benavidez refused to quit. He rescued the wounded, defended the perimeter, recovered classified

In Vietnam, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez fought for six hours under intense fire to rescue a trapped patrol. Bleeding and barely standing, he refused evacuation until everyone was safe, earning the Medal of Honor for his bravery. #TheWarRoom #RoyBenavidez #VietnamWar #MedalOfHonor #fblifestyle | The War Room