William B. Baugh, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William B. Baugh

United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 07-Jul-1930

Place of Birth: McKinney, Kentucky, United States

Date of Death: 29-Nov-1950

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About William B. Baugh

  • Private First Class William Bernard Baugh (July 7, 1930 – November 29, 1950) was a United States Marine who, at age 20, received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War.
  • The nation’s highest decoration for valor was presented for extraordinary heroism on November 29, 1950, between Koto-ri and Hagaru-ri, when he protected the members of his squadron from a grenade by smothering it with his body.

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