He was killed in active combat while saving members of his unit in Vietnam. During his service, Poolaw earned four Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars, and three Purple Hearts, one for each of the wars in which he fought - World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Poolaw is America's most decorated American Indian Soldier with 42 medals and citations. However, the honored flag, during the ceremony, will be that of First Lieutenant Pascal Cletus Poolaw Sr. Native Americans make up the highest per-capita commitment of any ethnic population to defend the United States. Army, I am proud to have served my country representing the Kiowa People as well as my family' said Kiowa Transportation Director Steve Quoetone. The Kiowa Tribe, Comanche Nation, and Apache Tribe (KCA) will host a celebration to dedicate the 10-mile stretch of road that goes east and west between Highway 58 and Highway 9, as the 'Native American Veterans Memorial Indian Road.' CARNEGIE, OK (KSWO)- 'Indian Road' will be dedicated in honor of Native American veterans July 1st at 9:00 a.m.