William J. Bordelon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William J. Bordelon

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


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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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