William D. Hawkins
William Deane Hawkins | |
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| Born | April 19, 1914 Fort Scott, Kansas |
| Died | November 21, 1943 (aged 29) Betio, Gilbert Islands |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1943 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart (3) Combat Action Ribbon |
William Deane Hawkins (April 18, 1914 – November 21, 1943) was a United States Marine Corps officer who was posthumously awarded the United States' highest military honor – the Medal of Honor – for heroic actions and sacrifice of life during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II.