William J. Bordelon
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William J. Bordelon
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William James Bordelon Jr. was a United States Marine who served in combat during World War II. During the Battle of Tarawa, he was killed in action while he led the assault on the enemy and rescued fellow Marines. For his acts of gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the United States' highest military honor — the Medal of Honor. He was the first U.S. Marine from Texas to be awarded the Medal of Honor for action in World War II.
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United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1920–1943)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_J._Bordelon
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2024-02-09T09:56:47Z
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