John L. Canley
United States Marine Medal of Honor winner
Died when: 84 years 142 days (1012 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
John Lee Canley (December 20, 1937 – May 11, 2022) was a United States Marine and a recipient of the United States military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in January/February 1968 during the Battle of Hu?.
At the time of this action Canley was a gunnery sergeant with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines.Canley was originally awarded the Navy Cross but this was upgraded to the Medal of Honor, which was presented on October 17, 2018.
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS John L.Canley (ESB-6) is named for him.
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