Michael J. Novosel
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Died when: 83 years 211 days (1002 months)Star Sign: Virgo
Michael J.Novosel Sr. (September 3, 1922 – April 2, 2006) of Enterprise, Alabama served in the United States military during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
He flew the B-29 Superfortress bomber in World War II.In order to serve in the Vietnam War, he gave up the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve and became a chief warrant officer in the Army.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, for his bravery in conducting a medical evacuation under fire in the Vietnam War.
On October 11, 2022 it was announced that Fort Rucker, Alabama would be renamed Fort Novosel in his honor.
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