Lewis Kenneth Bausell | |
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 Lewis K. Bausell, World War II Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | April 17, 1924 Pulaski, Virginia |
| Died | September 18, 1944 (aged 20) Peleliu, Palau Islands |
| Place of burial | buried at sea |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1941–1944 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Corporal Lewis Kenneth Bausell (April 17, 1924 – September 18, 1944) was a United States Marine and posthumous recipient of the United States' highest military honor — the Medal of Honor — for his sacrifice of life, "above and beyond the call of duty", during World War II. During combat at Peleliu, he covered an exploding Japanese hand grenade in order to protect his comrades, and died of his wounds three days later. Bausell was the only enlisted Marine from the Nation's capital, Washington, D.C. to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during World War II.