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James L. Stone
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James Lamar Stone (December 27, 1922 – November 9, 2012) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Korean War. He was awarded the medal for his conspicuous leadership during a fight against overwhelming odds, for continuing to lead after being wounded, and for choosing to stay behind after ordering others to retreat, a decision which led to his capture by Chinese forces.
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Birth name | James Lamar Stone |
Born | (1922-12-27)December 27, 1922 Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
Died | November 9, 2012(2012-11-09) (aged 89) Arlington, Texas |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1948–1980 |
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Unit | 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division |
Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart |
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