Ross A. McGinnis
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 18 years ago |
Date of birth | June 14,1987 |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Born | Knox |
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Date of died | December 4,2006 |
Died | Adamiyah |
Baghdad | |
Iraq | |
Service/branch | United States Army |
Siblings | Katie McGinnis |
Becky Gorman | |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Silver Star | |
Purple Heart | |
Bronze Star Medal | |
Army Medal of Honor | |
Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA |
Rank | Specialist |
Unit | 26th Infantry Regiment |
Education | Keystone High School |
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ID | 692386 |
Ross A. McGinnis Life story
Ross Andrew McGinnis was a United States Army soldier who was posthumously awarded the United States' highest decoration for bravery, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Iraq War. While serving as the gunner in a HMMWV, his convoy was attacked and a hand grenade was thrown into his vehicle.