John Henry Pruitt (October 4, 1896–October 4, 1918) was a United States Marine during World War I and is 1 of only 19 people who received 2 Medals of Honor. The Medals of Honor were presented posthumously for his actions during World War I.
John Henry Pruitt was born on October 4, 1896 in Fayetteville, Arkansas and he entered military service in Phoenix, Arizona. Pruitt was a corporal in the Marine Corps, he attacked and captured two enemy machin...
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John Henry Pruitt (October 4, 1896–October 4, 1918) was a United States Marine during World War I and is 1 of only 19 people who received 2 Medals of Honor. The Medals of Honor were presented posthumously for his actions during World War I.
John Henry Pruitt was born on October 4, 1896 in Fayetteville, Arkansas and he entered military service in Phoenix, Arizona. Pruitt was a corporal in the Marine Corps, he attacked and captured two enemy machine guns, and later captured forty of the enemy. Killed by shell-fire, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery on October 4, 1918 at the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, France by both the United States Marine Corps and the US Army (for the same action).
On March 10, 2004, the family of Corporal Pruitt turned over to the Marine Corps all of his medals, citations and artifacts for display at the museum at Quantico, Virginia.
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, 78th Company, 6th Regiment, 2d Division. Place and date: At Blanc...
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