William G. Walsh
Military Person
1922 – 1945
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Who was William G. Walsh?
Gunnery Sergeant William Gary Walsh was a United States Marine who heroically sacrificed his life to save the lives of his fellow Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. For his actions on February 27, 1945, he posthumously received the Medal of Honor.
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- Born
- Apr 7, 1922
Roxbury - Also known as
- William Gary Walsh
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Lived in
- Boston
- Died
- Feb 27, 1945
- Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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