John L. Canley
U.S. Marine Medal of Honor recipient
John L. Canley (February 1, 1938 – May 9, 2022) was a United States Marine and soldier. He was a recipient of the 2018 Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Huế. Canley was a gunnery sergeant during the Vietnam War.[1] Canley was born in Caledonia, Arkansas.
Canley died on May 9, 2022 in Bend, Oregon from cancer, aged 84.[2]
References change
- ↑ Harkins, Gina (19 July 2018). "Trump to Award Medal of Honor to Marine for Hue City Heroism". military.com. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ↑ Marine Sgt Maj John Canley, Medal of Honor hero of the Battle of Hue, has died
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