Alexander R. Nininger

Alexander R. Nininger
First Medal of Honor recipient of World War II
Nickname"Sandy"
Born(1918-10-20)October 20, 1918
Gainesville, Georgia
DiedJanuary 12, 1942(1942-01-12) (aged 23)
Abucay, Bataan, Philippine Islands
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery cenotaph, Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1941–1942
RankSecond Lieutenant
Unit1st Battalion, 57th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts)
ConflictsWorld War II
Awards

Alexander Ramsey Nininger Jr. (October 20, 1918 – January 12, 1942) was a Second Lieutenant in the US Army assigned to lead a unit of the Philippine Scouts who was killed in action in the Battle of Bataan. He was the first Medal of Honor recipient of World War II.

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