Rodney J. T. Yano
Rodney J. T. Yano | |
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Rodney Yano | |
| Born | December 13, 1943 Kealakekua, Kona district, Territory of Hawaii, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 1969 (aged 25) near Biên Hòa, Dong Nai Province, Republic of Vietnam |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1963–1969 |
| Rank | Sergeant First Class |
| Unit | 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War (DOW) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Air Medal Purple Heart |
Rodney James Takashi Yano (Japanese: 矢野 孝, December 13, 1943 – January 1, 1969) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.