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Brave medic fights fear to aid wounded in Vietnam
David G. Chedester of Walla Walla Washington earns the Army’s second highest battlefield honor for repeatedly braving heavy fire to rescue wounded soldiers. A conscientious objector and unarmed medic, he volunteers at every call despite deep fears. He has never been wounded in seven months of combat service.
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David G. Chedester
Walla Walla
Wash
Chedester
Vietnam
No Man’s Land
25Th Division
22Nd Infantry
Richard Booth
Anaconda, Mont