Medal of honor
Army life
Backstory
Life after Medal of Honor
Extra info
100

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

100

How many days did Sasser last on his mission?

51 days

100

What sport did Sasser play?

Football

100

What did Sasser, major after he went back to college?

Chemistry

100

What rank was Sasser when he got deployed?

Private first class

200

Why did Sasser Earn the Medal?

He risked his life Above and beyond the call of duty

200

Where did Sasser get deployed

Vietnam

200

What University did Sasser go to?

University of Houston

200
Where did Sasser work for over 5 years?

An oil refinery

200

Where is Sassers statue located?

In front of the Brazoria Courthouse

300

Who did Sasser receive the medal from?

President Richard Nixon

300
What did he serve as?

Combat medic

300

Where was Sasser born?

Chegano, Texas, Near Houston

300

Who did Sasser marry?

Ethel Monrat

300

What was the highest rank Sasser got promoted to?

Specialist five

400

What year did Sasser Receive the medal of honor?

1969

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When did the incident occur

January 10, 1968

400

When was Sasser born?

September 12th, 1947

400

How many kids did Sasser have?

3 kids (Ross, Bejamin, and Billy)

400

What year was Sasser conducted into Texas A&M’s Medal of honor Hall of honor


2013

500
Where did Sasser receive the medal of honor 

The white house during a ceremony

500

How did the incident occur?

He ran across the battlefield trying to assist his comrades

500

How many siblings did/does Sasser have?

4 siblings (2 biological siblings and 2 step siblings)

500

How old is Sasser now?

77

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How long did Sasser lay there before they noticed him

Till 4 or 5 Am