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Duane D. Hackney

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal

Died when: 46 years 90 days (554 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Duane D. Hackney

Duane D.Hackney (June 5, 1947 – September 3, 1993), of Flint, Michigan, a United States Air Force Pararescueman, was the most decorated enlisted man in USAF history and the recipient of 28 decorations for valor in combat and more than 70 awards and decorations in all.

He served in the Air Force from 1965 to 1991, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant.A recipient of the Air Force Cross, he was the first living enlisted man to receive the medal, and at the time of its award he was its youngest recipient.


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