Henry T. Elrod
Henry Talmage "Hammerin' Hank" Elrod (September 27, 1905 – December 23, 1941) was a US Marine Corps aviator. He was the first aviator to receive the Medal of Honor during World War II, for his heroism in the defense of Wake Island.
Henry Talmage Elrod | |
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Henry T. Elrod, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Nickname(s) | "Hammering Hank" |
| Born | September 27, 1905 Turner County, Georgia, US |
| Died | December 23, 1941 (aged 36) Wake Island |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1927–1941 |
| Rank | Major (posthumous) |
| Unit | VMF-211 |
| Commands held | Executive Officer |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal with Wake Island Device |
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