Roy Benavidez Military person

Master Sergeant Raul (Roy) Perez Benavidez (August 5, 1935 – November 29, 1998) was a former member of the United States Army Special Forces (Studies and Observations Group) and retired United States Army master sergeant who received the Medal of Honor (1981) for his valorous actions in combat near Lộc Ninh, South Vietnam on May 2, 1968.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 05, 1935
Birth place	Lindenau Texas
Date of death	November 29, 1998
Place of death	Texas
Resting place	Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Combat Infantryman Badge Defense Meritorious Service Medal Medal of Honor Commendation Medal Texas Legislative Medal of Honor Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
military operations	Vietnam War
military branch	Texas Military Forces
military unit	5th Special Forces Group (United States) Military Assistance Command Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group