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Grant F. Timmerman
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Grant Frederick Timmerman (February 19, 1919 – July 8, 1944) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II.
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Grant Frederick Timmerman | |
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![]() Sgt Grant F. Timmerman, Medal of Honor recipient | |
Born | (1919-02-19)February 19, 1919 Americus, Kansas |
Died | July 8, 1944(1944-07-08) (aged 25) Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands |
Place of burial | Initially the 2nd Marine Division Cemetery Saipan, Marianas Island; re-interred National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii |
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1937–1941, 1942–1944 |
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Unit | 2nd Battalion 6th Marines 2nd Tank Battalion |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) |
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