Bennie G. Adkins

Bennie G. Adkins (born February 1, 1934) is a retired United States Army soldier and recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for actions in March 1966 during the Vietnam War. From March 9-12, 1966 Adkins distinguished himself during a 38 hour close-combat battle against North Vietnamese Army forces during the Battle of A Shau. At the time of the cited action, Adkins was a sergeant first class serving as an Intelligence Sergeant with Detachment A-102, 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces.

Biography
Adkins was born in Waurika, Oklahoma and was drafted in 1956. He was assigned to a garrison unit in Germany, with a follow-on assignment to the 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga. After attending Airborne School, he volunteered for Special Forces in 1961, serving with Special Forces for more than 13 years with the 7th, 3rd, 6th and 5th Special Forces Groups (Airborne).

Awards and decorations
Adkins has received the following awards:

CSM Adkins has got 7 service stripes, 5 Overseas Service Bars, the Expert Badge with Rifle and Pistol bars, the Sharpshooter Badge with Carbine bar and the Marksmanship Badge with Machinegun bar.