Junior Van Noy
Junior N. Van Noy (9 August 1924 – 17 October 1943) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Battle of Finschhafen in World War II. His birthname was Nathan Kilby Van Noy Jr.
Junior N. Van Noy | |
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Private Junior N. Van Noy | |
| Birth name | Nathan Kilby Van Noy Jr |
| Born | August 9, 1924 Grace, Idaho, US |
| Died | October 17, 1943 (aged 19) near Finschafen, New Guinea |
| Place of burial | Grace Cemetery Grace, Idaho |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 532nd Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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