Ross A. McGinnis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in Iraq
Date of Birth: 14-Jun-1987
Place of Birth: Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 04-Dec-2006
Profession: soldier
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Ross A. McGinnis
- Ross Andrew McGinnis (14 June 1987 – 4 December 2006) was a United States Army soldier who was killed in the Iraq War and was posthumously awarded the United States' highest decoration for bravery, the Medal of Honor. While serving as the gunner in a HMMWV, his convoy was attacked and a hand grenade was thrown into his vehicle.
- McGinnis was subsequently killed in action when he deliberately threw himself on the grenade, saving the lives of at least four other soldiers in the vehicle.
- He was the fourth service member to receive the Medal of Honor during the Iraq War, which was presented to his family following his death.
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