Hector A. Cafferata Jr.: Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1929-2016)
Hector Albert Cafferata, Jr.
He received the Medal of Honor for his heroic service at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War.
| Hector Albert Cafferata, Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Hector A. Cafferata, Medal of Honor recipient, 2010 | |
| Born | November 4, 1929 New York City, New York |
| Died | April 12, 2016 (aged 86) Venice, Florida |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1948-1951 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion 7th Marines |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Chosin Reservoir |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Life and career
He had been a private during the War. In November 1950, he fought off a regiment of enemy forces by himself. He did this by throwing a live grenade. He badly injured himself by doing this. However, he saved the injured Marines in his unit. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony at the White House by President Harry S. Truman on November 24, 1952.
Cafferata was born in New York City. He died on April 12, 2016 in Venice, Florida, aged 86.
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