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Jason Dunham

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United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1981-2004)

United StatesLived 1981 to 2004 · aged 22
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Jason Lee Dunham was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions while serving with 3rd Battalion 7th Marines during the Iraq War. While on a patrol in Husaybah, his unit was attacked.

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Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon

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Jason Lee Dunham was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions while serving with 3rd Battalion 7th Marines during the Iraq War. While on a patrol in Husaybah, his unit was attacked. In the course of the fighting, Dunham deliberately used his helmet and body to cover a live grenade and save nearby Marines. When it exploded Dunham was gravely injured and died eight days later.

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United States
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deceased
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Lived 1981 to 2004 · aged 22
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