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Donald Rudolph
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Donald Eugene Rudolph Sr. | |
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SGT Donald Rudolph | |
| Born | (1921-02-21)February 21, 1921 South Haven, Minnesota, US |
| Died | May 25, 2006(2006-05-25) (aged 85) Grand Rapids, Minnesota, US |
| Place of burial | Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service / branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1963 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
| Other work | Veterans Administration |
Donald Eugene Rudolph Sr. (February 21, 1921 – May 25, 2006) was an American soldier who received his country's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor, in World War II.
Biography
He was awarded the medal while serving as a technical sergeant and acting as leader of his platoon on Luzon island in the nor