Michael J. Novosel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Michael J. Novosel

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 03-Sep-1922

Place of Birth: Etna, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 02-Apr-2006

Profession: military officer, helicopter pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Michael J.
Novosel Sr.
(September 3, 1922 – April 2, 2006) of Enterprise, Alabama served in the United States military during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
He flew the B-29 Superfortress bomber in World War II.
In order to serve in the Vietnam War, he gave up the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve and became a chief warrant officer in the Army.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, for his bravery in conducting a medical evacuation under fire in the Vietnam War.