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Daniel Fernandez
Daniel Fernandez (born 30 June 1944- 18 February 1966) recipient of the Medal of Honor. Fernandez awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor in combat for his actions in Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam in February 1966 — throwing himself on a live grenade, he sacrificed his life to save lives of the soldiers around him.
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