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'''Basil L. Plumley''' (born [[1920]]) is most famous for his [[action (philosophy)|action]]s as a [[Sergeant-Major]] of the [[United States Army|US Army's]] [[US 7th Cavalry Regiment|7th Cavalry Regiment]], at the [[Battle of Ia Drang]] ([[1965]]). Plumley fought in [[World War II]] and [[Korea]], making 5 [[paratrooper|paratroop]] jumps with the [[U.S. 82nd Airborne Division|82nd Airborne Division]]. He retired as a [[Command Sergeant Major]]. |
'''Basil L. Plumley''' (born [[1920]]) is most famous for his [[action (philosophy)|action]]s as a [[Sergeant-Major]] of the [[United States Army|US Army's]] [[US 7th Cavalry Regiment|7th Cavalry Regiment]], at the [[Battle of Ia Drang]] ([[1965]]). Plumley fought in [[World War II]] and [[Korea]], making 5 combat [[paratrooper|paratroop]] jumps with the [[U.S. 82nd Airborne Division|82nd Airborne Division]]. He retired as a [[Command Sergeant Major]]. |
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He was played by [[Sam Elliott]] in the film, [[We Were Soldiers]]. |
He was played by [[Sam Elliott]] in the film, [[We Were Soldiers]]. |
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Revision as of 21:45, 21 November 2006
Basil L. Plumley (born 1920) is most famous for his actions as a Sergeant-Major of the US Army's 7th Cavalry Regiment, at the Battle of Ia Drang (1965). Plumley fought in World War II and Korea, making 5 combat paratroop jumps with the 82nd Airborne Division. He retired as a Command Sergeant Major.
He was played by Sam Elliott in the film, We Were Soldiers.
Awards
- Silver Star (2x)
- Combat Infantryman Badge (3x)
- Bronze Star (2x)
- Doughboy Award 1999
See also
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