Robert M. McTureous Jr.
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Robert Miller McTureous Jr. (March 26, 1924 – June 11, 1945) was a United States Marine and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.
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Robert Miller McTureous Jr. | |
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Born | (1924-03-26)March 26, 1924 Altoona, Florida, United States |
Died | June 11, 1945(1945-06-11) (aged 21) USS Relief, off Okinawa, Japan |
Buried | Glendale Cemetery, Umatilla, Florida |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1944–1945 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 3rd Battalion, 29th Marines |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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