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William A. McWhorter wearing a suit
On December 5, 1944 while manning a machine gun on Leyte when an improvised grenade was thrown into his position, he deliberately held it close to his body, bending over and turning away to protect his assistant. For his actions, he earned the Medal of Honor, posthumously.
Credit: McWhorter family Date: prewar
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