Jack LeMaster Treadwell | |
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| Born | March 31, 1919 Ashland, Alabama |
| Died | December 12, 1977 (aged 58) |
| Place of burial | Fort Sill Post Cemetery near Lawton, Oklahoma |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1974 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit | 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit (4) Distinguished Flying Cross Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Medal (3) Purple Heart (4) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal (13) |
Jack LeMaster Treadwell[1] (March 31, 1919 – December 12, 1977) was a United States Army colonel and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration for valor—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II. At the time of his retirement, Treadwell was believed to be the most decorated man in the United States Armed Forces.
- ^ Hall of Valor Archived 2012-05-08 at the Wayback Machine