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Edward Iannuccilli, center, stands with members of his unit, the 159th Medical Evacuation Company, or Dustoff, following an award ceremony where he received the Silver Star. Iannuccilli, a combat medic in Vietnam, disregarded his own safety to rescue a pilot trapped inside a burning medical evacuation helicopter, while the enemy fired on him and ammunition inside the aircraft exploded. Then-Spec. 4 Iannuccilli rescued Ted Howard (second from left) April 7, 1970. From left to right are are Jim Dixon, Howard, Iannuccilli, Bruce Nelson and Randy Millican.
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Edward Iannuccilli, center, stands with members of his unit, the 159th Medical Evacuation Company, or Dustoff, following an award ceremony where he received the Silver Star. Iannuccilli, a combat medic in Vietnam, disregarded his own safety to rescue a pilot trapped inside a burning medical evacuation helicopter, while the enemy fired on him and ammunition inside the aircraft exploded. Then-Spec. 4 Iannuccilli rescued Ted Howard (second from left) April 7, 1970. From left to right are are Jim Dixon, Howard, Iannuccilli, Bruce Nelson and Randy Millican.


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