Paul Bucha

Paul Bucha
Bucha in 2011
Born(1943-08-01)August 1, 1943
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedJuly 31, 2024(2024-07-31) (aged 80)
West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1965–1972
RankCaptain
UnitCompany D, 3rd Battalion
187th Infantry Regiment
101st Airborne Division
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Bronze Star Medal with "V" device (2)
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal (2)
Purple Heart

Paul William Bucha (August 1, 1943 – July 31, 2024) was an American Vietnam War veteran and a recipient of the Medal of Honor. He was a foreign policy adviser to Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign.