James H. Diamond | |
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Born | New Orleans, Louisiana | April 22, 1925
Died | May 14, 1945 Mintal, Mindanao, the Philippines | (aged 20)
Place of burial | Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport, Mississippi |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1943 - 1945 |
Rank | Private First Class |
Unit | 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
James H. Diamond (April 22, 1925 – May 14, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.