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CAU LE

Col. Cau Le (or Le Cau in Vietnamese) was in almost continuous combat against the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese between 1963 and 1975. Le, who now lives in California, was decorated for bravery in combat 28 times, including awards of the U.S. Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal. He is one of the most highly decorated officers in South Vietnamese history.

Le was born in French Indochina in 1941

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