John V. Power
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John Vincent Power (November 20, 1918 – February 1, 1944) was a United States Marine Corps first lieutenant who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Kwajalein in World War II.
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John Vincent Power | |
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Born | (1918-11-20)November 20, 1918 Worcester, Massachusetts |
Died | February 1, 1944(1944-02-01) (aged 25) Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands |
Place of burial | St. John's Cemetery, Worcester, Massachusetts |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1942–1944 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | Company K, 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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