John Andrew Barnes
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Died when: 22 years 210 days (270 months)Star Sign: Aries
John Andrew Barnes III (April 16, 1945 – November 12, 1967) was a soldier of the United States Army during the Vietnam War.He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Dak To.
Adopted as a child, Barnes joined the army after graduating from Dedham High School in 1964.After serving in the Dominican Civil War and completing a tour of duty in Vietnam, he volunteered to go back to the war.
During his second tour, his unit came under attack during the Battle of Dak To.He was killed when he jumped on a grenade to save the lives of wounded comrades.
For "conspicuous gallantry" that was "above and beyond the call of duty", Barnes received the Medal of Honor.
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