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  1. John Henry Pruitt (October 4, 1896 – October 4, 1918) was a United States Marine during World War I and is one of only 19 people who have received two Medals of Honor.

  2. U.S. Marine Corps Corporal John Henry Pruitt was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War I.

  3. Apr 24, 2023 · Delve into the awe-inspiring story of US Marine Corps Corporal John Henry Pruitt, a fearless and valiant soldier who showcased unparalleled courage on the battlefields of World War I.

  4. Mar 1, 2024 · On October 3, 1918, Marine Corporal John Henry Pruitt II, while operating with American Expeditionary Forces in Blanc Mont, France, single-handedly attacked two German machine-gun positions. Pruitt was killed in action; he died on his 22nd birthday.

  5. Jun 16, 2023 · John Henry Pruitt (1896–1918) John Henry Pruitt of Newton County is one of only nineteen soldiers in U.S. military history to be twice awarded the Medal of Honor. Both presentations were for a single action as a combat Marine during World War I.

  6. Corporal John Henry Pruitt was a U.S. Marine who was posthumously awarded the U.S. military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, twice, for the same action during World War I. He is one of only 19 people who received two Medals of Honor for the same action.

  7. John Henry Pruitt. DATE OF BIRTH: October 4, 1896. PLACE OF BIRTH: Fayetteville, Arkansas. HOME OF RECORD: Phoenix, Arizona. Corporal Pruitt was initially awarded the Army Medal of...

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