Death:Death by War or Terrorism 29 May 1951 (Age 21) chart Placidus Equal_H.
United States Marine who heroically sacrificed his life to save the lives of fellow Marines by smothering a hand grenade with his body during the Korean War. For this action on 29 May 1951 at Kwagch’i-Dong, PFC Moreland was posthumously awarded the United States highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor. He was the 17th Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
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Waco , United States