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Master Parachutist Badge (Master Parachutist) — Victoria Cross

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Master Parachutist Badge

Master Parachutist Badge ribbon

Master Parachutist Badge

Master Parachutist

Catalog pts

45

Precedence

#435

Tier

1

About This Medal

Catalog description

The Master Parachutist Badge is the highest level of U.S. Army parachutist qualification. It is awarded to personnel who meet extensive airborne experience requirements, including a significant number of jumps, leadership experience in airborne operations, and years of parachutist service.

Heroes with this Medal (14)

Alford L. McLaughlin

Alford L. McLaughlin

Master Sergeant

Kern Wayne Dunagan

Kern Wayne Dunagan

Colonel

Melvin Morris

Melvin Morris

Sergeant First Class

Jared C. Monti

Jared C. Monti

Sergeant first class

Drew Dennis Dix

Drew Dennis Dix

Major

Jose Rodela

Jose Rodela

Master Sergeant

Riley L. Pitts

Riley L. Pitts

Captain

Clinton M. Hedrick

Technical Sergeant

James R. Hendrix

James R. Hendrix

Master sergeant

Joe E. Mann

Private First Class (Pfc.)

Lloyd G. McCarter

Lloyd G. McCarter

Private

Manuel Pérez Jr.

Manuel Pérez Jr.

Private First Class

Eurípides Rubio

Eurípides Rubio

Captain

Jacklyn H. Lucas

Jacklyn H. Lucas

Private first class (US Marine Corps) Captain (U.S. Army)