Peter Lemon: A Tragic Hero

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If i could meet anyone who won the medal of honor i would like to meet Peter Lemon. He is a surviving recipient of America's highest award The Medal of Honor He received the award for his actions on April 1, 1970 Peters rank was ‘Sergeant’ he was in unit Company E, 2d Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. He won medals such as Medal of Honor, two Bronze Star Medals, two Air Medals, Army Commendation Medal, and Purple Heart. Lemon is a father of 3 children he works as a professional speaker and volunteers his free time to schools, veteran groups and many other organizations. Peter was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on June 5, 1950 He is the 80th youngest living Medal of Honor recipient. He went to vietnam believing he was fighting