John H. Pruitt
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John Henry Pruitt (October 4, 1896 – October 4, 1918) was a United States Marine during World War I and is one of only 19 people who have received two Medals of Honor.
Biography
John Henry Pruitt was born on October 4, 1896, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He entered military service from Phoenix, Arizona, in May 1917.
As a corporal in the Marine Corps, Pruitt attacked and captured two enemy machine guns, and later captured forty of the enemy. The U.S. Army and later the U.S. Navy awarded him the Medal of Honor for his bravery on October 3, 1918, at the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, France. The next day, his 22nd birthday, he was killed by shell-fire.
His remains were returned to the United States and buried at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia.[1]
Military awards
Medal of Honor
Army citation
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Pruitt single-handedly attacked two machineguns, capturing them and killing two of the enemy. He then captured 40 prisoners in a dugout nearby. This gallant Marine was killed soon afterward by shellfire while he was sniping at the enemy.[2]
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For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Corporal Pruitt single-handed attacked two machine-guns, capturing them and killing two of the enemy. He then captured 40 prisoners in a dugout nearby. This gallant soldier was killed soon afterward by shell-fire while he was sniping the enemy.[3]
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Namesake
The United States Navy named a destroyer Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities". in his honor and he was listed in Pershing's 100. Pruitt Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico is named for him.
Decorations
Pruitt's military decorations and awards include:
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| 1st row | Medal of Honor | Medal of Honor | ||||||||
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| 2nd row | Silver Star w/ two bronze oak leaf clusters |
Purple Heart w/ gold award star |
World War I Victory Medal w/ silver service star | |||||||
| 3nd row | Médaille militaire | Croix de guerre 1914–1918 w/ bronze palm |
Croce al Merito di Guerra | |||||||
See also
References
Footnotes
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Sources
- Public Domain This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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- 1896 births
- 1918 deaths
- United States Marine Corps personnel of World War I
- American military personnel killed in World War I
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- Double Recipients of the Medal of Honor
- People from Fayetteville, Arkansas
- American recipients of the Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 (France)
- Recipients of the Silver Star
- United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Marine Corps non-commissioned officers
- World War I recipients of the Medal of Honor
- Military personnel from Arkansas