Henry A. Courtney Jr.
Henry Alexius Courtney Jr. | |
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Henry A. Courtney Jr., Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | January 6, 1916 Duluth, Minnesota, US |
| Died | May 15, 1945 (aged 29) Okinawa, Japan |
| Place of burial | initially the 6th Marine Division Cemetery on Okinawa later Calvary Cemetery, in Duluth, Minnesota |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 22nd Marine Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Henry Alexius Courtney Jr. (January 6, 1916 – May 15, 1945) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps Reserve during World War II and a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor.