Donald K. Ross Military person

Donald Kirby Ross (December 8, 1910 – May 27, 1992) was an officer of the United States Navy who received the first Medal of Honor of World War II. This award was made for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Personal facts

Donald K. Ross
Birth dateDecember 08, 1910
Birth place
Beverly Kansas
Date of deathMay 27, 1992
Place of death
Bremerton Washington

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Military person

award
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor
military operations
Operation Overlord
Attack on Pearl Harbor
World War II
Operation Dragoon
military branch
United States Navy
service start1929
service end1956

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