Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame Honors 2 Vietnam Veterans

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Two military heroes were honored at a special event in Oklahoma City on Saturday.

The Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame inducted Captain Ellis Edwards and SSgt. Doug Warden, both Vietnam War veterans who served in the Green Berets, in their ranks at the Vietnamese-American Memorial at 24th and Classen in Oklahoma City.

Captain Ellis Edwards

Edwards, a native of Oklahoma City, received the Bronze Star while serving as an adviser to Vietnamese forces. He risked his life to return to Vietnam and save many Vietnamese citizens before the fall of Saigon in 1975.

Warden, who was born in Prague, served with the 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam. He received two Silver Stars and a Bronze Star, and he has three Purple Hearts.

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SSgt. Doug Guardian

“When you look at the number of Special Forces Green Berets in the organization [who have] already been inducted, I think that says a lot about the military training and the personnel who are inducted into it, ”said Eddie“ Butch ”Graham of the Special Forces Association.

Many Vietnamese American leaders attended the ceremony to honor the men who fought for their compatriots.


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