Ramon "Tony" Nadal

Ramon “Tony” Nadal was commissioned into the Army in June 1958 and served for twenty-two years.

He served with Detachment A‑728, 7th Special Forces Group, and later as Commander of A Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry and S3 of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry, deploying to Vietnam three times. He fought in multiple campaigns, including the Battle of LZ X‑Ray and operations in Bong Son. He earned his Purple Heart after breaking a rib during a firefight when an ambush along a stream forced his team into combat; slipping on a rock while crossing, he fell and struck another rock, resulting in the injury.

Along with his Purple Heart, COL Nadal received the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Soldier’s Medal, the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Medal with three awards, and five Vietnam campaign ribbons. He was also Airborne, Pathfinder, Special Forces, and Ranger qualified.

Married to his wife, Gabrielle, COL Nadal is the proud father of two children, Michael and Victoria. Following his Army career, he served as Vice President of Human Resources for two major corporations. He has remained active in charitable and civic leadership, helping establish the first Junior Achievement program for high school students in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and serving on the boards of Carlisle Hospital and a local childcare center. He is currently involved with the West Point Society of Williamsburg and frequently lectures on combat leadership and the Battle of LZ X‑Ray, including engagements with U.S. and British military audiences. Nadal considers the creation of the CONARC Leadership Board and his command of A Company, 7th Cavalry among his most significant professional achievements.