Elbert L. Kinser, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Recipient of the Purple Heart medal Recipient of the Medal of Honor
Date of Birth: 21-Oct-1922
Place of Birth: Tennessee, United States
Date of Death: 04-May-1945
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Elbert L. Kinser
- Sergeant Elbert Luther Kinser (October 21, 1922 – May 4, 1945) was a United States Marine who sacrificed his life at the Battle of Okinawa during World War II.
- He threw himself on a grenade, absorbing the explosion with his body and protecting his men, for which he received the Medal of Honor.
- It was presented to his parents on July 4, 1946 in Greeneville, Tennessee.
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