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  1. Basil Leonard Plumley (January 1, 1920 – October 10, 2012) was an American soldier who served in the United States Army for over three decades, rising to the rank of Command Sergeant Major. As a combat veteran of World War II and the Vietnam War, he is most noted for his actions during the Battle of Ia Drang in Vietnam. Early life.

  2. The U.S. Army is investigating allegations by a military researcher that the late Command Sgt. Major Basil Plumley -- a legend in the airborne and infantry communities -- wore unauthorized...

  3. Oct 15, 2012 · Sgt. Maj. Basil L. Plumley jumped to his feet, reached into the pile, grabbed the burning flare and tossed it into a clearing. For that unhesitating action, he earned the Silver Star.

  4. Oct 19, 2017 · Learn about the life and achievements of Basil L. Plumley, a command sergeant major who fought in three wars and led his men in the Battle of la Drang. See his awards, decorations, quotes and how he was portrayed in the movie We Were Soldiers.

  5. Learn about the life and achievements of Basil L. Plumley, a Command Sergeant Major who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He received multiple medals, including the Silver Star and the Legion of Merit, and was known as "Old Iron Jaw".

  6. Jan 8, 2013 · A tribute to the legendary sergeant major who fought in three wars and was a hero in the Ia Drang battle. Joe Galloway, a journalist and friend of Plumley, recounts their shared experience and his last farewell at Fort Benning.

  7. Oct 11, 2012 · Basil L. Plumley, 92, a retired Army command sergeant major whose exploits as an infantryman were portrayed in a book and the movie “We Were Soldiers,” died Oct. 10 under hospice care in...