Roy P. Benavidez

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roy_Benavidez
gptkbp:advocates_for veterans' rights
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
gptkb:Bronze_Star_Medal
gptkb:Silver_Star
gptkb:Purple_Heart
multiple awards
numerous commendations
gptkbp:birth_date August 5, 1935
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Laredo,_Texas,_USA
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Fort_Sam_Houston_National_Cemetery
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:community_engagement local community initiatives
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:cultural_impact in film and literature
gptkbp:death_date November 29, 1998
gptkbp:documentary The Last Hero: The Roy Benavidez Story
gptkbp:education Laredo High School
gptkbp:famous_quote " I am not a hero, I am just a soldier."
gptkbp:full_name Roy Perez Benavidez
gptkbp:has_role young soldiers
gptkbp:historical_impact Vietnam War narratives
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Roy P. Benavidez
gptkbp:influence military training programs
gptkbp:inspiration Latino community
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:12th_Special_Forces_Group
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Roy P. Benavidez Memorial Highway
gptkbp:is_decorated_with various honors
gptkbp:is_involved_in community service after military service
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for military personnel
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:E-8
gptkbp:mission rescue mission in 1968
gptkbp:nationality Mexican American
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_One-Man_Army
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Green_Beret
gptkb:Airborne_School
gptkbp:notable_work Vietnam War heroism
gptkbp:personal_life married with children
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition 1991 Medal of Honor ceremony
gptkbp:president gptkb:President_Ronald_Reagan
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Master_Sergeant
gptkbp:recognizes national hero status
gptkbp:resting_place gptkb:San_Antonio,_Texas
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:military_unit
public speaking
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:service_years gptkb:1955
1955-1975
gptkbp:social_responsibility gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkbp:spouse Carmen Benavidez
gptkbp:symbolism bravery and sacrifice