Tibor Rubin

Medal of Honor recipient and soldier

Tibor Rubin - Medal of Honor recipient and soldier
Born

June 18th, 1929
95 years ago

Died

December 5th, 2015
9 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Born in Hungary, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Demonstrated bravery in combat while assigned to the 8th Cavalry Regiment. Captured in 1950 and held as a prisoner of war for 27 months. Faced harsh conditions, continued to assist fellow prisoners. Received the Medal of Honor in 2005 for his heroism and selflessness during the war. Later moved to California, where he lived until his death in 2015.

Received the U.S. Medal of Honor in 2005

Served in the Korean War with the 8th Cavalry Regiment

Survived 27 months as a prisoner of war

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