Henry Gurke
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 81 years ago |
| Date of birth | November 6,1922 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Neche |
| North Dakota | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | November 9,1943 |
| Died | Bougainville Island |
| Papua New Guinea | |
| Battles and wars | Solomon Islands campaign |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private first class |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
| Medal of Honor | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 586697 |
Henry Gurke Life story
Private First Class Henry Gurke was a United States Marine who was killed in action in 1943 in the Bougainville Campaign of World War II. For his heroic actions, he was posthumously received the Medal of Honor — the highest military honor bestowed by the United States.
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