James H. Fields
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James H. Fields (June 26, 1920 – June 17, 1970) was a United States Army captain and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration for valor—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in France during World War II.
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James H. Fields | |
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Birth name | James Hershel Fields[1][2] |
Born | (1920-06-26)June 26, 1920 Caddo, Texas |
Died | June 17, 1970(1970-06-17) (aged 49) Houston, Texas |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart French Croix de Guerre with palm |
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