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Daniel D. Bruce
United States Marine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Daniel Dean Bruce (May 18, 1950 – March 1, 1969) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam.
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![]() Daniel D. Bruce, Medal of Honor recipient | |
Born | (1950-05-18)May 18, 1950 Michigan City, Indiana, US |
Died | March 1, 1969(1969-03-01) (aged 18) Firebase Tomahawk, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, Indiana |
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1968–1969 |
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Unit | Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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