USMC Cpl John Henry Pruitt: Double Medal of Honor recipient and WWI hero #usa #history #podcast

In this episode of the Duty & Valor podcast, delve into the awe-inspiring true story of United States Marine Corps Corporal John Henry Pruitt, a fearless and valiant soldier who demonstrated unprecedented courage on the fields of battle of the First World War. seizing two machine gun emplacements and single-handedly capturing 40 German prisoners of war from a nearby dugout, transformed him into a symbol of inspiration and heroism for all Marines. Because of his extraordinary service, he received the Medal of Honor from the United States Army and the United States Navy. Join us to pay tribute and discover the incredible story of this First World War hero.

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Wikipedia
CMOHS.org
Encyclopedia of Arkansas.net
MilitaryTimes.com
Geni.org
TheSouthernVoice.com
SharlotHallMuseum.org
FamPeople.com

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