James R. Hendrix
James R. Hendrix | |
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James Hendrix after receiving his Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman on August 13, 1945 | |
| Born | August 20, 1925 Lepanto, Arkansas, US |
| Died | November 14, 2002 (aged 77) Davenport, Florida, US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1966 |
| Rank | Master sergeant |
| Unit | 53rd Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
James Richard Hendrix (August 20, 1925 – November 14, 2002) was a United States Army master sergeant and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration for valor—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in Belgium during World War II.