U.S. Marines PFC Harold Gonsalves of Alameda, California, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on April 15, 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa. He was just 19 years old when he died.
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(1) Marine Private First Class Harold Gonsalves earned the Medal of Honor posthumously when he smothered a Japanese grenade with his body, saving the lives of three fellow Marines. Honor and remember him! #usmc #worldwar2 #worldwarII #leader #hero