Andre Cavaro Lucas | |
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| Born | October 2, 1930 Washington, D.C., US |
| Died | July 23, 1970 (aged 39) Fire Support Base Ripcord, Thừa Thiên Province, South Vietnam |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1948–1970 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star (2) Purple Heart |
Andre Cavaro Lucas (October 2, 1930 – July 23, 1970) was killed in action while serving as the commanding officer, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army, at Fire Support Base Ripcord in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam. He received the Medal of Honor posthumously for extraordinary heroism during the last 23 days of his life.