William D. Hawkins
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Deane Hawkins (April 18, 1914 – November 21, 1943) was a United States Marine Corps officer who was posthumously awarded the United States' highest military honor – the Medal of Honor – for heroic actions and sacrifice of life during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II.
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William Deane Hawkins | |
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Born | (1914-04-19)April 19, 1914 Fort Scott, Kansas |
Died | November 21, 1943(1943-11-21) (aged 29) Betio, Gilbert Islands |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1942–1943 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart (3) Combat Action Ribbon |
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