The man is a hero regardless of whether you hate him for being a republican who supported Democratic leaders.
Captain Powell served a tour in Vietnam as a South Vietnamese Army advisor during his first tour of Vietnam.
Powell returned to Vietnam as a major in 1968, serving as assistant chief of staff of operations for the 23rd Infantry Division. During his second tour in Vietnam he was decorated with the Soldier's Medal for bravery after he single-handedly rescued three others, including division commander Major General Charles M. Gettys, from a burning wreckage on the battlefield.
Whether you didn't like his policies he was at least a hero to these 3 soldiers.
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