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Harold Gonsalves
PFC Harold Gonsalves, Medal of Honor recipient
Born(1926-01-28)January 28, 1926
Alameda, California, U.S.
DiedApril 15, 1945(1945-04-15) (aged 19)
Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, Japanese Empire
Place of burial
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California, U.S.
AllegianceHarold Gonsalves United States of America
Service/branchHarold Gonsalves United States Marine Corps
Years of service1943–1945
Rank Private First Class
UnitBattery L, 4th Battalion, 15th Marines, 6th Marine Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
  • Battle of Eniwetok
  • Battle of Guam
  • Battle of Okinawa  
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation
Navy Unit Commendation (2)

Harold Gonsalves (January 28, 1926 – April 15, 1945) was a United States Marine Corps private first class who was killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. He was awarded the nation's highest military award for valor, the Medal of Honor, posthumously, for his heroic action on April 15, 1945.

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