John Henry Pruitt-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
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World War I double Medal of Honor Recipient. One medal was from the Army and the other from the Navy for the same action. His award was for action at the battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, France on October 3, 1918. He was Killed in Action. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 18, Site 2453.
Waymark Code: WMWQEM
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2017
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He was born on October 4, 1896 in Fallsville AR and died on October 3, 1918 in Champagne-Ardenne, France. His Medal of Honor information and citations are:
*PRUITT, JOHN HENRY
Army Medal
• Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, 78th Company, 6th Regiment, 2d Division
• Place and date: At Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 3 October 1918
• Entered service at: Phoenix, Ariz.
• G.O. No.: 62, W.D., 1919
Citation: Cpl. Pruitt single-handed attacked 2 machineguns, capturing them and killing 2 of the enemy. He then captured 40 prisoners in a dugout nearby. This gallant soldier was killed soon afterward by shellfire while he was sniping at the enemy.
Navy Medal
• Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: Arizona
Citation: For extraordinary gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment, 2d Division, in action with the enemy at Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 3 October 1918. Cpl. Pruitt, single-handed attacked 2 machineguns, capturing them and killing 2 of the enemy. He then captured 40 prisoners in a dugout nearby. This gallant soldier was killed soon afterward by shellfire while he was sniping the enemy.
Armed Service: Marines
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