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John Paul Vann

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American military personnel of the Korean and Vietnam wars (1924-1972)

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John Paul Vann was an American soldier who served in the United States Army, holding the rank of lieutenant colonel. He participated in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. His educational background includes studies at Syracuse University, Rutgers University, and the United States Army Command and General Staff College.

Vann received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was born in 1924 and died in 1972 at Kon Tum. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Vann spoke English and worked in the field of military affairs.

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Norfolk
Place of death
Kon Tum
Occupation
soldier
Languages spoken
English language
Field of work
military affairs
Conflict
World War II
Military branch
United States Army
Military rank
lieutenant colonel
Image
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date of death
1972-06-09
date of birth
1924-07-02
Commons category
John Paul Vann
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