Harold Gonsalves Military person

Harold Gonsalves (January 28, 1926 – April 15, 1945) was a United States Marine Corps private first class who was killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. He was awarded the nation's highest military award for valor, the Medal of Honor, posthumously, for his heroic action on April 15, 1945.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 28, 1926
Birth place	Alameda California
Date of death	January 28, 1945
Place of death	Okinawa Prefecture
Resting place	San Bruno California , Golden Gate National Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Navy Unit Commendation Combat Action Ribbon Presidential Unit Citation (United States) Medal of Honor
military operations	Battle of Okinawa World War II Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign Battle of Guam (1944)
military branch	United States Marine Corps
service start	1943
service end	1945