David F. Winder, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 10-Aug-1946
Place of Birth: Edinboro, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 13-May-1970
Profession: combat medic
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About David F. Winder
- David Francis Winder (August 10, 1946 – May 13, 1970) was a United States Army soldier and a posthumous recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War. On May 13, 1970, Winder's unit was participating in a search and destroy exercise in the Republic of Vietnam.
- Suddenly, they were ambushed by a large North Vietnamese force, who caused severe casualties among the Americans.
- Winder crawled to injured men and helped them, but was mortally wounded during one of these actions.
- He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1971 for his valor.
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