Robert Martin Patterson | |
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 Patterson in 2012 | |
| Nickname(s) | Bob |
| Born | April 16, 1948 Durham, North Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1966–1991 |
| Rank | Command Sergeant Major |
| Unit | 17th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (3) Meritorious Service Medal (3) Army Achievement Medal |
Robert Martin Patterson (born April 16, 1948) is a retired United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War.