Van T. Barfoot Military person

Van Thomas Barfoot (born Van Thurman Barfoot; June 15, 1919 – March 2, 2012) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Van T. Barfoot
Birth date	June 15, 1919
Birth place	Edinburg Mississippi
Date of death	March 02, 2012
Place of death	Virginia

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Silver Star Medal of Honor
military operations	Korean War Vietnam War World War II
military branch	United States Army
military unit	157th Field Artillery Regiment 45th Infantry Division (United States)
service start	1940
service end	1974