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Randall David Shughart (August 13, 1958 – October 3, 1993) was a United States Army Delta Force operator who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Mogadishu, during Operation Gothic Serpent in October 1993.
Learn about the heroic actions of MSG Gary Gordon and SFC Randy Shughart, who fought and died in the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993. They were the first Medal of Honor recipients since the Vietnam War for their courage and self-sacrifice.
Randall Shughart was a U.S. Army sniper who volunteered to rescue four wounded crew members after a helicopter crash in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993. He fought off enemy forces with his rifle and pistol until he ran out of ammunition and was killed.
Learn about the life and heroism of SFC Randall Shughart, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993. See his official citation, video footage of his presentation, and his legacy.
Sergeant First Class Randall David 'Randy' Shughart was killed in action on 3 October 1993 in Somalia. He is buried at Westminster Cemetery in Carlisle, PA. Honoree ID: 1973
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Oct 15, 2021 · Randall Shughart was a US Army Delta Force operator who died in the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993. He and Master Sergeant Gary Gordon, another Delta operator, received the Medal of Honor for their heroic efforts to rescue a downed helicopter crew.
Jul 1, 2019 · Gordon and his comrade, Army Sgt. 1st Class Randall Shughart, made the most difficult decision service members could ever make — to give their lives for their brothers in arms. This Medal of...
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