Drew Dix served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in Chau Doc Province, South Vietnam in January of 1968.
Many people have heard
of the Tet offensive, but few grasp the scope and influence of the operation
conducted by the skilled and prepared enemy in Vietnam. Army
Staff Sergeant
Drew Dix led a
small team back into the city of Chau Doc, which had been completely
overrun. Gathering troops and resources along the way Dix orchestrated the
recapture of the city and a dramatic rescue operation during the heat of
battle.
