James D. Slaton
James D. Slaton | |
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| Born | April 2, 1910 or 1912 Laurel, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 1961 Laurel, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Place of burial | Woodlawn Cemetery, Laurel, Mississippi |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Order of the Patriotic War Second Class (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) |
James Daniel Slaton (April 2, 1910 or 1912 – February 25, 1961) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.