Roy M. Wheat
Roy Mitchell Wheat | |
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Roy M. Wheat, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | July 24, 1947 Moselle, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 1967 (aged 20) Dien Ban District, Quảng Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam |
| Place of burial | Eastabuchie Cemetery, Eastabuchie, Mississippi |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1966–1967 |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Unit | Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Roy Mitchell Wheat (July 24, 1947 – August 11, 1967) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War.