Michael Durant, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Michael Durant

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal

Date of Birth: 23-Jul-1961

Place of Birth: Berlin, New Hampshire, United States

Profession: writer, entrepreneur, helicopter pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Michael J.
"Mike" Durant (born July 23, 1961) is an American pilot and author.
He was a member of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers) as a Chief Warrant Officer 3.
He retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 Blackhawk helicopter Master Aviator in the 160th SOAR after participating in combat operations Prime Chance, Just Cause, and Desert Storm, and also Gothic Serpent, in which he was briefly held prisoner in 1993 after a raid in Somalia.
His awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star with Valor Device, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, three Air Medals, Prisoner of War Medal, and many others.