Alfred M. Wilson Military person

Alfred Mac Wilson (January 13, 1948–March 3, 1969) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam in March 1969. While returning from a reconnaissance mission, Wilson's platoon was ambushed, and their machine gunner and assistant were wounded. While facing enemy fire to retrieve the weapon, an enemy hand grenade was thrown between Wilson and a fellow Marine. Wilson threw himself on the grenade, absorbing the full force of the blast, sacrificing his life to save another.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 13, 1948
Birth place	Illinois , Olney Illinois
Date of death	March 03, 1969
Place of death	South Vietnam , Killed in action , Quảng Trị Province
Resting place	Odessa Texas

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Medal of Honor
military operations	Vietnam War
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military unit	3rd Battalion 9th Marines
service start	1967
service end	1969