Medal of Honor recipient honored by Schofield squadron
Dwight Birdwell was honored Tuesday by his old unit, the Schofield Barracks-based 3-4 Cavalry Squadron, which named a room in its headquarters in his honor. Last year President Joe Biden retroactively awarded the Medal of Honor to Birdwell for his actions during the Tet Offensive in 1968.
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Dwight Birdwell was honored Wednesday as his old unit, the Schofield Barracks-based 3-4 Cavalry Squadron, named a room in its headquarters in his honor. Last year President Joe Biden retroactively awarded the Medal of Honor to Birdwell for his actions during the Tet Offensive in 1968.
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Dwight Birdwell was honored Wednesday as his old unit, the Schofield Barracks-based 3-4 Cavalry Squadron, named a room in its headquarters in his honor. Last year President Joe Biden retroactively awarded the Medal of Honor to Birdwell for his actions during the Tet Offensive in 1968.
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Dwight Birdwell, left, with Stephanie Birdwell, daughter, Spike Bighorn, son-in-law, and Raven and Willow Bighorn, his granddaughters.
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Dwight Birdwell unveils a dedication plaque with Lt. Colonel Joshua Suthoff, commander of the 3-4 Cavalry Squadron.
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Dwight W. Birdwell, middle, took a photo with his family. From left are Spike Bighorn, son in law, Stephanie Birdwell, daughter, and granddaughters Raven and Willow Bighorn.
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Dwight Birdwell, gets a high five from his granddaughters Raven and Willow Bighorn.
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