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Hector A. Cafferata, Jr.

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Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1929-2016)

United StatesLived 1929 to 2016 · aged 86
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Hector Albert Cafferata Jr. was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War.

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Cafferata shaking hands with President Barack Obama.Cafferata shaking hands with President Barack Obama.Cafferata at a reception at Marine Barracks Washington on July 23, 2010Cafferata at a reception at Marine Barracks Washington on July 23, 2010

Awards 5

Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation

Connected to Hector 6

William F. DeanAlso won Republic of Korea Presidential Unit CitationRobert CarneyAlso won National Defense Service MedalJoseph MaguireAlso won National Defense Service MedalRobert H. BarrowAlso won Republic of Korea Presidential Unit CitationCharles KettlesAlso won Korean Service MedalChesty PullerAlso won Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation

About this person

Hector Albert Cafferata Jr. was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War. In November 1950, Private First Class Cafferata single-handedly held off a regimental-strength enemy and saved wounded Marines by hurling away a live grenade that had landed in their midst, at the cost of serious personal injury.

Country
United States
Type
Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2016 · aged 86
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