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Robert L. Wilson
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Robert Lee Wilson (May 21, 1920 – August 3, 1944) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism at the cost of his life on August 3, 1944, in the Marianas.
For the Illinois representative, see Robert L. Wilson (politician).
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![]() Robert Lee Wilson | |
Born | (1920-05-21)May 21, 1920 Centralia, Illinois, US |
Died | August 3, 1944(1944-08-03) (aged 24) Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands |
Place of burial | initially the military cemetery on Tinian later moved to Hillcrest Cemetery, Centralia, Illinois |
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1941–1944 |
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Unit | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, 18th Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart (2) |
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