Jack A. Davenport

Not to be confused with Jack Davenport.
Jack A. Davenport
Born(1931-09-07)September 7, 1931
Kansas City, Missouri
DiedSeptember 21, 1951(1951-09-21) (aged 20)
near Songnae-dong, Korea
Buried
Mount Moriah Cemetery, Hickman Mills, Missouri
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1950–1951
RankCorporal
UnitCompany G, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division
ConflictsKorean War  †
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart
Other workGolden Gloves boxer

Jack Arden Davenport (September 7, 1931 – September 21, 1951) was a former Golden Gloves boxer and a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions and sacrifice of life during the Korean War. Davenport served as Squad Leader in Company G, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced).

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