James A. Graham Military person

Captain James Albert Graham (August 25, 1940-June 2, 1967) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the highest U.S. military honor — the Medal of Honor for his heroism and sacrifice of life in June 1967, during the Vietnam War.James Albert Graham was born on August 25, 1940, in the Pittsburgh suburb of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. He attended high school in Brandywine, Maryland. In June 1963, He received a B.A. degree in Mathematics upon graduation from Teachers College in Frostburg, Maryland. He is seen in a photo and written about in the book "Not Going Home Alone" by James J. Kirschke.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 25, 1940
Birth place	Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania
Date of death	June 02, 1967
Place of death	Vietnam , Killed in action
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Medal of Honor
military operations	Vietnam War Operation Union II
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military unit	2nd Battalion 5th Marines 3rd Battalion 6th Marines
service start	1955
service end	1955