Barry Winchell

Birthday August 31, 1977

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Missouri

DEATH DATE Jul 6, 1999 (21)

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About

This Infantryman's same-sex relationship led to his demise and sparked a movement.

Before Fame

His girlfriend broke up with him while he was serving in the Army.

Trivia

Rumors of his involvement with a transgender dancer he met at a club led to nonstop harassment and teasing from other soldiers.

Family Life

He met Calpernia Addams, a transgender person, and the two began to date.

Associated With

His death sparked outrage nationwide and made the government rethink Bill Clinton's policy of Don't Ask Don't Tell.