Jason Dunham
Jason Lee Dunham (November 10, 1981 – April 22, 2004) was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions while serving with 3rd Battalion 7th Marines during the Iraq War. While on a patrol in Husaybah, his unit was attacked and he deliberately covered an enemy grenade to save nearby Marines. When it exploded Dunham was gravely injured and died eight days later.
Jason Dunham | |
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Dunham in 2000, during recruit training. | |
| Nickname(s) | Uno (English: "One") |
| Born | November 10, 1981 Scio, New York, United States |
| Died | April 22, 2004 (aged 22) Bethesda, Maryland, United States |
| Buried | Fairlawn Cemetery Scio, New York |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 2000–2004 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Marine Corps Security Force Battalion 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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