William J. Bordelon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 25-Dec-1920
Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Date of Death: 20-Nov-1943
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About William J. Bordelon
- William Jennings Bordelon Jr.
- (December 25, 1920 – November 20, 1943) was a United States Marine who served in combat during World War II.
- During the Battle of Tarawa, he was killed in action while he led the assault on the enemy and rescued fellow Marines.
- For his acts of gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the United States' highest military honor — the Medal of Honor.
- He was the first U.S.
- Marine from Texas to be awarded the Medal of Honor for action in World War II.
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