John Andrew Barnes III, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 16-Apr-1945
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 12-Nov-1967
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About John Andrew Barnes III
- John Andrew Barnes III (April 16, 1945 – November 12, 1967) was a soldier of the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
- He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Dak To. Adopted as a child, Barnes joined the army after graduating from Dedham High School in 1964.
- After serving in the Dominican Civil War and completing a tour of duty in Vietnam, he volunteered to go back to the war.
- During his second tour, his unit came under attack during the Battle of Dak To.
- He was killed when he jumped on a grenade to save the lives of wounded comrades.
- For "conspicuous gallantry" that was "above and beyond the call of duty", Barnes received the Medal of Honor.
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