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