Luther Skaggs Jr.
USMC Medal of Honor recipient (1923–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Luther Skaggs Jr. (March 3, 1923 – April 6, 1976) was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on the beachhead in Guam during World War II.[1]
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Luther Skaggs Jr. | |
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Born | (1923-03-03)March 3, 1923 Henderson, Kentucky |
Died | April 6, 1976(1976-04-06) (aged 53) |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1942–1946 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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