James W. Reese
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James William Reese (April 16, 1920 – August 5, 1943) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II during the Battle of Troina in the Sicily campaign.
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James William Reese | |
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Born | (1920-04-16)April 16, 1920 Chester, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | August 5, 1943(1943-08-05) (aged 23) near Troina, Sicily, Italy |
Place of burial | Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1943 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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