Milton L. Olive III, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Milton L. Olive III

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 07-Nov-1946

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 22-Oct-1965

Profession: soldier

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Milton L. Olive III

  • Milton Lee Olive III (November 7, 1946 – October 22, 1965) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Vietnam War.
  • At the age of 18, Olive sacrificed his life to save others by smothering a live grenade.
  • He was the first African-American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War.

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