There is an old Vietnam War photograph of him near a downed US helicopter, he most likely was wounded during that downing.
Colin Powell served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1963. He was part of the 23rd Infantry Division and later assigned to the advisory team for the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. His experiences in Vietnam significantly influenced his military career and leadership style.
Powell served two combat tours in the Vietnam war, first tour in about 1961 as a captain and the 2nd tour as a major with the 23rd infantry in 1967, wounded twice.
Over 3,000 Australian Servicemen wounded in Vietnam.
Millions.
Yes, his A4 Skyhawk was shot down.
Colin Powell received the Soldier's Medal for bravery for his efforts in the Vietnam war. Colin Powell was the Secretary of the State from 2001 to 2005.
Colin Powell served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1963. He was part of the 23rd Infantry Division and later assigned to the advisory team for the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. His experiences in Vietnam significantly influenced his military career and leadership style.
As did GEN Norman Schwarzkopf, who served in the Vietnam War, GEN Colin Powell applied what he learned in Vietnam to, "Operation Desert Storm", in 1991; which resulted in complete victory, and the lowest US casualties (and actually lower than that) since the Spanish-American War of 1898; which was nicknamed the, "Splendid Little War".
Powell served two combat tours in the Vietnam war, first tour in about 1961 as a captain and the 2nd tour as a major with the 23rd infantry in 1967, wounded twice.
Yes, Colin Powell earned a Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War. He was awarded this honor for his actions as an advisor to a South Vietnamese infantry regiment, where he demonstrated bravery and leadership under fire. The Bronze Star recognizes his meritorious service and contributions during a challenging period in U.S. military history.
Colin Powell was the commander of the allied forces in the first Gulf War against Iraq. Later on he was Foreign Secretary in the first George W. Bush administration.
Powell was a US Army officer fighting in the war; serving with the Americal Division.
Colin Powell did not serve as a soldier during World War I, as he was born on April 5, 1937, well after the war had ended in 1918. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and had a distinguished military career, eventually rising to the rank of four-star general. His contributions were significant in later conflicts, but he was not involved in World War I.
Over 3,000 Australian Servicemen wounded in Vietnam.
Millions.
Yes, his A4 Skyhawk was shot down.
The term is wounded during war and injured for accidents; about 300,000 plus men.