Bennie G. Adkins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 01-Feb-1934
Place of Birth: Waurika, Oklahoma, United States
Profession: military personnel
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Bennie G. Adkins
- Bennie G.
- Adkins (born February 1, 1934) is a retired United States Army soldier and recipient of the U.S.
- military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for actions in March 1966 during the Vietnam War.
- From March 9-12, 1966 Adkins distinguished himself during a 38-hour close-combat battle against North Vietnamese Army forces during the Battle of A Shau.
- At the time of the cited action, Adkins was a sergeant first class serving as an Intelligence Sergeant with Detachment A-102, 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces.
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