George K. Sisler

George Kenton Sisler (September 19, 1937 – February 7, 1967) was a United States Army intelligence officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.

George Kenton Sisler
First Lieutenant George Sisler
Born(1937-09-19)September 19, 1937
Dexter, Missouri
DiedFebruary 7, 1967(1967-02-07) (aged 29)
Republic of Vietnam
Place of burial
Dexter Cemetery, Dexter, Missouri
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
United States Army
Years of service1958–1962 (Air Force)
1964–1967 (Army)
RankFirst Lieutenant
Unit5th Special Forces Group
MACV-SOG
Battles/warsVietnam War 
AwardsMedal of Honor
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
National Order of Vietnam
Vietanese Gallantry Cross with Palm
Vietnam Campaign Medal
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