Robert S. Kennemore
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Robert Sidney Kennemore (June 21, 1920 ā April 26, 1989), of Greenville, South Carolina, earned the Medal of Honor during the bitter Chosin Reservoir campaign of November 1950, when he deliberately covered an enemy grenade with his foot to keep his men from being wounded or killed. Staff Sergeant Kennemore, who lost both of his legs through his unselfish sacrifice, was the 23rd Marine to receive his nation's highest award for heroism in Korea. The medal was presented to him by President Harry S. Truman during ceremonies at the White House on November 24, 1952.
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Robert Sidney Kennemore | |
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Born | (1920-06-21)June 21, 1920 Greenville, South Carolina |
Died | April 26, 1989(1989-04-26) (aged 68) Oakland, California |
Place of burial | San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, California |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1940ā1951 |
Rank | Staff Sergeant |
Unit | Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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