Charles Clinton Fleek
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Charles Clinton Fleek (1947-1969) -
Sergeant Charles Clinton
“Chalkie” Fleek was born on
August 28, 1947 in Petersburg, KY.
He served in the U.S. Army 25th
Infantry Division in South Vietnam
and is the only Medal of Honor
recipient from Boone County. Fleek
was decorated for his valor,
receiving Bronze and Silver Stars,
2 commendation medals and
a Purple Heart.
[Reverse]
Medal of Honor Recipient -
On May 27, 1969, in Binh Duong
Province, Vietnam, a North
Vietnamese Army soldier threw a
grenade into Fleek’s squad
position. He threw himself onto
the grenade, absorbing its blast &
saving 8 U.S. soldiers. Fleek was
posthumously awarded the Medal
of Honor by President Richard
Nixon on February 16, 1971.
Kentucky Veterans Program Trust Fund.
Dedicated November 12, 2019.
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