Ross A. McGinnis

American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient

Ross A. McGinnis - Military & Warriors born 1987
Born

1987
38 years ago

Died
Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Served as a soldier in the United States Army during the Global War on Terror. Displayed extraordinary bravery during combat in Iraq. On December 4, 2006, while serving in a vehicle convoy, recognized an imminent threat to fellow soldiers and threw himself on a grenade to save their lives. This act of valor posthumously earned the Medal of Honor from the U.S. government.

Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor

Served in the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment

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