David M. Gonzales | |
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 Pvt. David M. Gonzales, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | June 9, 1923 Pacoima, California |
| Died | April 25, 1945 (aged 21) Luzon, Philippines |
| Place of burial | New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, San Fernando, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1945 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit | 127th Infantry, 32nd Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Purple Heart |
Private First Class David M. Gonzales (June 9, 1923 – April 25, 1945) was a United States Army soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor — the United States' highest military decoration – for his actions during World War II. On April 25, 1945, at age 21, PFC Gonzales was killed in action in the Philippines while, in the face of enemy machine gun fire, digging out fellow soldiers who had been buried in a bomb explosion.