Billy Walkabout [SEP] conflict
Billy Walkabout
Billy Walkabout (March 31, 1949 – March 7, 2007) is thought to be the most decorated Native American soldier of the Vietnam War. He received one Distinguished Service Cross (upgraded from Silver Star), one Bronze Star Medal, one Army Commendation Medal, and one Purple Heart.
Background and family.
Walkabout was born on March 31, 1949 in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. He was a Cherokee of the Blue Holly Clan, "Anisahoni", and was the son of Warren Walkabout
'm at peace with myself. I've got my dignity and I've got my pride. ... I never lost the war in Vietnam, I never lost a day of it. Even when I was wounded, I didn't lose. When I fought, I won. I won my wars." – Billy Walkabout, 1986
References.
- Obituary, "Associated Press", March 12, 2007
- Billy Walkabout, decorated American Indian veteran, dies at 57, "USA Today", March