John H. Leims
US Marine Corps officer and Medal of Honor recipient (1921–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Captain John Harold Leims (June 8, 1921 – June 28, 1985) was a Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor as a second lieutenant on Iwo Jima for his heroic actions on March 7, 1945.
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John Harold Leims | |
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Born | (1921-06-08)June 8, 1921 Chicago, Illinois, US |
Died | June 28, 1985(1985-06-28) (aged 64) |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1942–1962 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 1st Battalion, 9th Marines |
Commands held | B Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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