Ernest Childers

Ernest Childers
Childers, at left, with General Jacob L. Devers shortly after receiving the Medal of Honor
Born(1918-02-01)February 1, 1918
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, US
DiedMarch 17, 2005(2005-03-17) (aged 87)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1937–1966
RankLieutenant Colonel
Unit180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor

Ernest Childers (February 1, 1918 – March 17, 2005) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his valorous actions in World War II.