Vernon McGarity
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Thomas Vernon McGarity II (December 1, 1921 – May 21, 2013) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
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Vernon McGarity | |
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Born | (1921-12-01)December 1, 1921 Hardin County, Tennessee |
Died | May 21, 2013(2013-05-21) (aged 91) Bartlett, Tennessee |
Place of burial | Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee[1] |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Technical Sergeant |
Unit | 3rd Battalion, 393rd Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II • Battle of the Bulge |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Other work | Veterans Administration |
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