Ernest Medina | |
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| Birth name | Ernest Lou Medina |
| Born | August 27, 1936 Springer, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 2018 (aged 81) Marinette, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1956–1971 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division |
| Commands | Company C, 1/20 Americal |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Silver Star Bronze Star Medal Commendation Medal |
Ernest Lou Medina (August 27, 1936 – May 8, 2018) was a captain of infantry in the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam War. He was the commanding officer of Company C, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry of the 11th Brigade, Americal Division, the unit responsible for the My Lai massacre of 16 March 1968. He was court-martialed in 1971 for his role in that massacre, but acquitted the same year.