Louis J. Hauge Jr.
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Corporal Louis James Hauge Jr. (December 12, 1924 – May 14, 1945) was a United States Marine who posthumously received his nation's highest military honor — the Medal of Honor — for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.
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Louis James Hauge | |
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Born | (1924-12-12)December 12, 1924 Ada, Minnesota |
Died | May 14, 1945(1945-05-14) (aged 20) Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, Japanese Empire |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1943–1945 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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