Jack A. Davenport
Jack Arden Davenport (September 7, 1931 – September 21, 1951) was a former Golden Gloves boxer and a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions and sacrifice of life during the Korean War.
Jack A. Davenport | |
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Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Birth name | Jack Arden Davenport |
| Born | September 7, 1931 Kansas City, Missouri |
| Died | September 21, 1951 (aged 20) near Songnae-dong, Korea |
| Place of burial | Mount Moriah Cemetery, Hickman Mills, Missouri |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1950–1951 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Company G, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
| Battles/wars | Korean War † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
| Other work | Golden Gloves boxer |
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