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Henry Alexius Courtney Jr. | |
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Born | Duluth, Minnesota, US | January 6, 1916
Died | May 15, 1945 Okinawa, Japan | (aged 29)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1940–1945 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 22nd Marine Regiment |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Henry Alexius Courtney Jr. (January 6, 1916 – May 15, 1945) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps Reserve during World War II and a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor.