John Paul Vann, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American military personnel of the Korean and Vietnam wars
Date of Birth: 02-Jul-1924
Place of Birth: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Date of Death: 09-Jun-1972
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About John Paul Vann
- John Paul Vann (July 2, 1924 – June 9, 1972) was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, later retired, who became well known for his role in the Vietnam War.
- Although separated from the military before the Vietnam War reached its peak, he returned to service as a civilian and by the waning days of the war was the first American civilian to command troops in regular combat there.
- He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was the only civilian in Vietnam to receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
- He died in a helicopter crash in 1972 at 47 years old.
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