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.
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.
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.
Dwight Birdwell, left, with Stephanie Birdwell, daughter, Spike Bighorn, son-in-law, and Raven and Willow Bighorn, his granddaughters.
Dwight Birdwell unveils a dedication plaque with Lt. Colonel Joshua Suthoff, commander of the 3-4 Cavalry Squadron.
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.
Dwight Birdwell, gets a high five from his granddaughters Raven and Willow Bighorn.
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