John D. Hawk
John Druse Hawk | |
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John D. Hawk, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Nickname(s) | "Bud" |
| Born | May 30, 1924 San Francisco, California |
| Died | November 4, 2013 (aged 89) Bremerton, Washington |
| Place of burial | Miller-Woodland Memorial Park, Bremerton, Washington |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943 - 1945 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II • Falaise pocket |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart (4) |
John Druse "Bud" Hawk (May 30, 1924 − November 4, 2013) 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 during the battle of the Falaise pocket.