Andre Lucas Military person

Lieutenant Colonel Andre Cavaro Lucas (October 2, 1930 – July 23, 1970) was killed in action while serving as the commanding officer, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army, at Fire Support Base Ripcord in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam. He was born in Washington D.C, and originally enlisted in the 26th Infantry Regiment in 1948. He graduated from the United States Military Academy, class of 1954, and received the Medal of Honor posthumously for extraordinary heroism during the last 23 days of his life.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 02, 1930
Birth place	Washington D.C.
Date of death	July 23, 1970
Place of death	South Vietnam , Thừa Thiên–Huế Province , Killed in action

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Silver Star Medal of Honor
military operations	Vietnam War
military branch	United States Army
military command	2nd Battalion 506th Infantry
service start	1948
service end	1970