This airman earned the Medal of Honor providing close air support in a Cessna with his M16
Airman Hilliard A. Wilbanks grabbed his M16 and assumed the close air support role with it. He would earn the Medal of Honor.
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Airman Hilliard A. Wilbanks grabbed his M16 and assumed the close air support role with it. He would earn the Medal of Honor.
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