Medal of honor
What injuries did Sasser sustain to earn the Medal of honor?
He got hurt in his legs and his shoulder got hit by rocket fragments
How many days did Sasser last on his mission?
51 days
What sport did Sasser play?
Football
What did Sasser, major after he went back to college?
Chemistry
What rank was Sasser when he got deployed?
Private first class
Why did Sasser Earn the Medal?
He risked his life Above and beyond the call of duty
Where did Sasser get deployed
Vietnam
What University did Sasser go to?
University of Houston
An oil refinery
Where is Sassers statue located?
In front of the Brazoria Courthouse
Who did Sasser receive the medal from?
President Richard Nixon
Combat medic
Where was Sasser born?
Chegano, Texas, Near Houston
Who did Sasser marry?
Ethel Monrat
What was the highest rank Sasser got promoted to?
Specialist five
What year did Sasser Receive the medal of honor?
1969
When did the incident occur
January 10, 1968
When was Sasser born?
September 12th, 1947
How many kids did Sasser have?
3 kids (Ross, Bejamin, and Billy)
What year was Sasser conducted into Texas A&M’s Medal of honor Hall of honor
2013
The white house during a ceremony
How did the incident occur?
He ran across the battlefield trying to assist his comrades
How many siblings did/does Sasser have?
4 siblings (2 biological siblings and 2 step siblings)
How old is Sasser now?
77
How long did Sasser lay there before they noticed him
Till 4 or 5 Am