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Ronald L. Coker
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Ronald Leroy Coker (August 9, 1947 – March 24, 1969) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam in March 1969.
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![]() Ronald L. Coker, Medal of Honor recipient | |
Born | (1947-08-09)August 9, 1947 Alliance, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | March 24, 1969(1969-03-24) (aged 21) Quảng Trị province, Vietnam |
Place of burial | Fairview Cemetery (Alliance, Nebraska) |
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1968–1969 |
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Unit | Company M, 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor (1969) Purple Heart |
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