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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Henry A. Courtney, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Duluth, Minnesota

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MAJOR. SERVED AS EXECUTIVE OFFICER, 2ND BATTALION, 22ND MARINES, 6TH MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON MAY 14-15, 1945. KILLED IN ACTION ON MAY 15, 1945, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.