Don Holleder
Donald Holleder | |
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Holleder on the cover of Sports Illustrated | |
| Born | August 3, 1934 Buffalo, New York, US |
| Died | October 17, 1967 (aged 33) Chơn Thành District, Bình Dương Province, South Vietnam |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1956–1967 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Medal (4) Purple Heart Air Medal (8) |
Donald Walter Holleder (August 3, 1934 – October 17, 1967) was an American college football star while attending the United States Military Academy and later assistant football coach for the United States Military Academy, who was later killed in the Vietnam War.