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For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy Japanese forces, above and beyond the call of duty, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Lunga Area. Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 1942. While the enemy was hamme...
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Specialist Ross A. McGinnis' actions in Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom are posthumously recognized with the Medal of Honor
We invite you to visit the Army's tribute to this soldier: http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/mcginnis/
The Army website has a video of the ceremony, a battlescape that visually takes you through his actions, a photo tribute, additional resources and more...