Michael J. Novosel | |
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| Born | September 3, 1922 Etna, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | April 2, 2006 (aged 83) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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| Years of service | 1941–1963 (USAF/USAFR) 1963–1984 (USA) |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel (USAFR) Chief Warrant Officer Four (USA) |
| Unit | 283rd Medical Detachment 82nd Medical Detachment |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Army Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart Air Medal (64) |
| Relations | Brian Clevinger, grandson[1] |
Michael J. Novosel Sr. (September 3, 1922 – April 2, 2006) of Enterprise, Alabama, served in the United States military during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He flew the B-29 Superfortress bomber in World War II. To serve in the Vietnam War, he gave up the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve and became a chief warrant officer in the Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, for his bravery in conducting a medical evacuation under fire in the Vietnam War.
In April 2023, Fort Rucker, Alabama, was renamed Fort Novosel in his honor.[2]
- ^ Clevinger, Brian (April 10, 2006). "Episode 681: Of Civilizations". 8-Bit Theater. Nuklearpower.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2009. Retrieved 24 December 2009.
- ^ Gore, Leada (2022-05-24). "Fort Rucker to be renamed to honor Alabama man, Medal of Honor recipient Michael Novosel". al. Retrieved 2022-10-11.