Wilburn K. Ross
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Wilburn Kirby Ross (May 12, 1922 – May 9, 2017) was a retired United States Army soldier. He is a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.[1]
| Wilburn Kirby Ross | |
|---|---|
 Wilburn K. Ross (right), being congratulated by President John F. Kennedy | |
| Born | May 12, 1922 Strunk, Kentucky |
| Died | May 9, 2017 (aged 94) Tacoma, Washington |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
References change
- ↑ Lucas, Tim. "WWII Medal of Honor Recipient Wilburn K. Ross: His Life and Story". www.MilitaryVALoan.com. www.MilitaryVALoan.com. Retrieved 2014-01-24.
Other websites change
- "Full List of Living Recipients". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-09-05.
- "Medal of Honor recipients - World War II (M-S)". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2019-10-01. Retrieved 2007-09-05.
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