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United States Army soldier (–)

Billy Walkabout (March 31, – March 7, ) is thought to be the most decorated Native American soldier of the Vietnam War. He received one Distinguished Service Cross (upgraded from Silver Star), one Bronze Star Medal, one Army Commendation Medal, and one Purple Heart.

Background and family

Walkabout was born on March 31, , in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.^[2] He was a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, belonging to the Blue Holly Clan, Anisahoni, and was the son of Warren Walkabout and Bobby Jean Chaudoin Walkabout.^[3]

Military service

Walkabout served as a combat infantryman in Vietnam, serving in Company F (LRP) ( 1 Feb became L co 75th Inf RGR ) 58th Infantry, which was attached to the st Airborne Division.

Walkabout distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 20 November during a long range reconnaissance patrol southwest of Hue.

After successfully ambushing an enemy squad on a jungle tra