Donald J. Ruhl Military person

Donald Jack Ruhl (July 2, 1923 – February 21, 1945) was a United States Marine and a posthumous recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Ruhl, a private first class, received the award for falling on a grenade to protect fellow Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 02, 1923
Birth place	Columbus Montana
Date of death	February 21, 1945
Place of death	Killed in action
Resting place	Greybull Wyoming

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Medal of Honor
military operations	Battle of Iwo Jima World War II
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military unit	Paramarines 2nd Battalion 28th Marines
service start	1942
service end	1945