Junior J. Spurrier
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Junior James Spurrier, born James Ira Spurrier, Jr., was a United States Army soldier who received the United States' two highest military decorations for valor—the Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross—for his heroic actions in World War II.
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Junior James Spurrier | |
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Birth name | James Ira Spurrier, Jr. |
Nickname(s) | "Task Force Spurrier" |
Born | (1922-12-14)December 14, 1922 Castlewood, Virginia, U.S.[1] |
Died | February 25, 1984(1984-02-25) (aged 61) Tennessee, U.S.[2] |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1940-1945 1947-1951 |
Rank | Technical Sergeant |
Service number | 13018254 |
Unit | Company G, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division |
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