About Henry T. Elrod

Henry Talmage "Hammerin' Hank" Elrod was a US Marine Corps aviator. He was the first aviator to receive the Medal of Honor during World War II, for his heroism in the defense of Wake Island.

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Occupation: military officer
Citizenship: United States
Born: September 27, 1905
Died: December 23, 1941

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Henry T. Elrod

Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1905–1941)

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