Dakota Meyer Military person

Dakota Louis Meyer (born June 26, 1988) is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the War in Afghanistan. He is best known for being awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8, 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Meyer is the second youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, the third living recipient for either Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan and the first living Marine in 38 years to be so honored.

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Birth date	June 26, 1988
Birth place	Columbia Kentucky

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon Achievement Medal Medal of Honor Commendation Medal
military operations	War in Afghanistan (2001–present) Iraq War Battle of Ganjgal
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military unit	3rd Battalion 3rd Marines Embedded Training Teams
service start	2006
service end	2010