Wilburn K. Ross
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Wilburn Kirby Ross (May 12, 1922 – May 9, 2017) was a retired United States Army soldier. He is a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.[1]
Wilburn Kirby Ross | |
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![]() Wilburn K. Ross (right), being congratulated by President John F. Kennedy | |
Born | Strunk, Kentucky | May 12, 1922
Died | May 9, 2017 Tacoma, Washington | (aged 94)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Army |
Rank | Master Sergeant |
Unit | 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
References
change- ↑ Lucas, Tim. "WWII Medal of Honor Recipient Wilburn K. Ross: His Life and Story". www.MilitaryVALoan.com. www.MilitaryVALoan.com. Retrieved 2014-01-24.
Other websites
change- "Full List of Living Recipients". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-09-05.
- "Medal of Honor recipients - World War II (M-S)". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2019-10-01. Retrieved 2007-09-05.