Henry Gurke
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Private First Class Henry Gurke (November 6, 1922 – November 9, 1943) was a United States Marine who was killed in action in 1943 in the Bougainville Campaign of World War II. For his heroic actions, he was posthumously received the Medal of Honor — the highest military honor bestowed by the United States.
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Henry Gurke | |
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Born | (1922-11-06)November 6, 1922 Neche, North Dakota |
Died | November 9, 1943(1943-11-09) (aged 21) KIA on Bougainville Island |
Place of burial | * initially Bougainville * later Munda, New Georgia * then Finschhafen, New Guinea * finally Neche Union Cemetery Neche, North Dakota |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1942–1943 |
Rank | Private First Class |
Unit | 3rd Raider Battalion |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor (1943) Purple Heart |
Other work | Civilian Conservation Corps |
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