William J. Bordelon
Military Person
1920 – 1943
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Who was William J. Bordelon?
William James Bordelon 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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- Born
- Dec 25, 1920
San Antonio - Also known as
- William Bordelon
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Central Catholic Marianist High School
- Lived in
- San Antonio
- Died
- Nov 20, 1943
- Resting place
- Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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