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Sgt. Elbert L. Kinser

108 South Main Street, Greeneville, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 9' 47.219976", -82° 49' 51.479976"
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For conspicuous gallantry as a leader of a First Marine Division Rifle Platoon on Okinawa Shima on May 4, 1945, this Greene County native was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously by President Harry S. Truman. Attacked by Japanese forces, Sgt. Kinser en

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
Sgt. Elbert L. Kinser Historical Marker Location Map, Greeneville, Tennessee Map