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Pvt. First Class Jack Lucas
On Iwo Jima on February 20, 1945, 17-year-old Private First Class Jack Lucas dove onto two grenades, saving the lives of his fellow Marines. Lucas was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 5, 1945. He is the youngest recipient to win the Medal.
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Private First Class Mike Colalillo
When his weapon was disabled on April 7, 1945, Private First Class Mike Colalillo braved enemy fire to operate the turret on an American tank, successfully attacking an enemy force that had pinned down his unit near Untergriesheim, Germany. For his bravery, Colalillo was awarded the Medal of Honor on December 18, 1945.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQQuiYNI_PY&feature=relmfu |
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