Billie G. Kanell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Billie G. Kanell

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 26-Jun-1931

Place of Birth: Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 07-Sep-1951

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Billie G. Kanell

  • Billie Gene Kanell (June 26, 1931 – September 7, 1951) was a United States Army soldier in the Korean War who posthumously received the U.S.
  • military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
  • He was awarded the medal for twice falling on a grenade to protect his fellow soldiers during a 1951 battle.

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