Henry T. Elrod
Henry Talmage "Hammerin' Hank" Elrod (September 27, 1905–December 23, 1941) was a US Marine Corps aviator. He was the first aviator to receive the Medal of Honor during World War II, for his heroism in the defense of Wake Island.
Read more about Henry T. Elrod: Marine Corps Service, Surviving Aircraft Parts, Posthumous Honors, Medal of Honor Citation
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