John R. McKinney, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 26-Feb-1921
Place of Birth: Georgia, United States
Date of Death: 04-Apr-1997
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About John R. McKinney
- John Randolph McKinney was a United States soldier who received the Medal of Honor in World War II during the campaign to recapture the Philippines from Japanese forces in 1945.
- Although greatly outnumbered by about 100 Japanese soldiers, McKinney was single-handedly able to secure a crucial battlefield area before reinforcements arrived.
- He was presented the Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony by President Harry S.
- Truman on January 23, 1946. McKinney enlisted in the United States Army from Screven County, Georgia in November 1942.
- He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army.
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