John Druse Hawk | |
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Nickname(s) | "Bud" |
Born | San Francisco, California | May 30, 1924
Died | November 4, 2013 Bremerton, Washington | (aged 89)
Place of burial | Miller-Woodland Memorial Park, Bremerton, Washington |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1943 - 1945 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 2nd Battalion, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II • Falaise pocket |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart (4) |
John Druse "Bud" Hawk (May 30, 1924 − November 4, 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 in World War II during the battle of the Falaise pocket.