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Hunger Strike Hero or Coward Belton Wins Army’s Approval
Pvt. Winstell Belton refused to go to war in Vietnam and undertook a hunger strike. After being court martialed for insubordination he faced a five year sentence, which was suspended and replaced with a 12 month service in Vietnam. Over time his unit and peers warmed to him as he carried out his duties and confronted internal conflicts.
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Lai Khe
Viet Nam
NEA
Winstell Belton
Belton
First Cavalry