James H. Monroe
James Howard Monroe (October 17, 1944 – February 16, 1967) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration of honor the Medal of Honor, for his actions as a combat medic in the Vietnam War.
James H. Monroe | |
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Private First Class James Monroe | |
| Born | October 17, 1944 Aurora, Illinois, US |
| Died | February 16, 1967 (aged 22) Bồng Sơn, Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam |
| Place of burial | Wheaton Cemetery, Wheaton, Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1966–1967 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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