James R. Hendrix

James Richard Hendrix (August 20, 1925 – November 14, 2002) was a United States Army master sergeant and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration for valor—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in Belgium during World War II.

Not to be confused with Jimi Hendrix.
James R. Hendrix
James Hendrix after receiving his Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman on August 13, 1945
Born(1925-08-20)August 20, 1925
Lepanto, Arkansas, US
DiedNovember 14, 2002(2002-11-14) (aged 77)
Davenport, Florida, US
Place of burial
Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1943–1966
Rank Master sergeant
Unit53rd Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
AwardsMedal of Honor
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