Donald P. Sloat
| Donald Sloat | |
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| Born | February 6, 1949 |
| Died | January 17, 1970 (aged 20) Que Son Valley, South Vietnam |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1969–1970 |
| Rank |
 Specialist
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| Unit | 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division |
| Wars | Vietnam War † |
| Awards |
Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
Donald P. Sloat (February 6, 1949 – January 17, 1970) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the military's highest decoration. He was awarded posthumously in 2014 for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Sloat was awarded the following awards and decorations:
Rank and organization: Specialist Four, United States Army, 3rd Platoon, Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division.
Place and date: Que Son Valley, Quảng Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, January 17, 1970
Entered service at: Coweta, Oklahoma
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