Thank you for posting your excellent video! I had never heard of USMC Cpl. Joh Henry Pruitt until I saw your video. Mr. Pruitt is without a doubt a true American Hero and thank you for keeping his memory alive too!
Jarhead, you did not hear about john, because all too often our media is busy promoting non true heroes as heroes...hence not enough time to celebrate a real hero! -Semper Fi
My Grandfather was in WWI but would not talk about his experiences. All i ever knew from my dad was that my grandpa went "over the top" into no-man's-land 7 times. We had a photograph of him in his uniform and we had his helmet. And we all were lucky enough to have him. He was a friendly and kind hardworking man and I'm sorry for those memories he carried with him. But I'm very proud of him. 🇺🇲❤️
Rest well Warrior . Soldiers like you Corporal John Pruitt are a fine example of why the US Marine Corp is respected worldwide . Our country loves them , our enemies fear them .
USMC Veteran 1974-78. Marines in France served with the 4th Marine Brigade, which was part of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division. Marines in WWI who were awarded the MOH received one from the Army and one from the Navy. There were only two Marines who received 2 MOH’s for separate actions. They were Dan Daley and Smedley Butler. SF
This is why as heroic as Cpl. Pruitt was he should only have received either the Army version or the Navy one not both. It was this and the other Marine WWI MOH winners that caused Congress to ban the awarding of two Medals for the same person, even if like Butler, Daly and Tom Custer they were for separate actions, instead of doing it right and just banning the awarding the Army and the Navy MOH for the same event. Better yet they should have made the MOH the same for all services.
It hasn’t been done since WWI, I believe there were four Marines who were awarded both for the same action. I like to tell the story, I don’t try to get into the discussion on whether it’s appropriate or not, it was a different time and a handful of men did receive both branch’s MOH.
@@JeepWrangler1957 And one has to be an officer to have an installation named after them? OK. Hadn't thought of it that way, but maybe that's it. Air Stations [and some ground installations] are given geographical names. All the MCBs I can remember are named after officers. LeJeune, Pendleton, Butler... Camp Gilbert H Jonnson is the only facility named after an enlisted man, I could find. ''Hashmark'' Johnson trained as recruit at Montfort Point, later serving as a DI there. He served in WWII and Korea and made SgtMaj. Fitting they should name a camp after him. Montfort Point was where African/American [or ''Dark Green''] Marines were trained before Truman desegrated the Corps.
You could petition your Senator , the Navy and the Marine Corps to name some installation or facilities after him. I'm sure they have it covered somewhere though. You should email them and ask as a FOIA request. Actually, I bet if you look him up on Wikipedia they'd have that information in their article.
I appreciate your comment. I use one photo as the background. I wish I had time and resources to make it more visual. Thank you for listening to his story!
There have been a few Marines that received both MOH for the same action. Major Louis Cukela, Sgt Maj Charles Hoffman, and Pvt John Kelly. All during WWI.
@@DutyandValor I'm very shocked people don't know about White Feather or Audie Murphy...Murphy's firearms are in the cotton museum in Greenville TX...the top turret scoped German k98 Mauser he took from a German sniper in a spider hole at Clancy quarry is there too...I have pics of it on one of my computers I took myself...about 10 years ago.
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They were then only two to receive it for two different actions. If I’m not mistaken there were 4 Marines that received the Army and Navy MOH’s for the same action.
People get confused by this. He was awarded two medals for the same action, because he was a Marine attached to the Army. The Army and Navy medals are visibly different types. This was done with a few other Marines but it was discontinued shortly thereafter. Many people think that these recipients were awarded the MoH twice (i.e., two different actions), which is not the case.
My 5th cousin. May he rest in eternal peace. But, I have to correct something. He was born on 01 Oct 1896 and died on 04 Oct 1918. He had turned 22, 3 days before he died.
Because I was in Marines and from Arkansas and never heard of Cpl Pruitt, I looked his up gravestone in Arlington ,mysteriously there were two different pictures both mentions his two medal of honor but one has the word Arizona not Arkansas under his name in large letters. His cemetery location at Arlington is "Headstone of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Pruitt, Medal of Honor recipient, in Section 18 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia" maybe a sign signifying nothing
"He was posthumously awarded both the Army and the Navy Medal of Honor" The Army and the Navy independently from each other recommended him for the medal for the same action so he was awarded twice. President Coolidge several years later prohibited duplicate MoH for the same action.
It's not up to you or me to decide if it "doesn't count". They were awarded it as such, and this channel will honor them in that way. Here is a good article explaining the times it has been awarded twice for the same action. Of 19 double Medal of Honor recipients, 14 have been awarded it for the same action. coffeeordie.com/multiple-medal-of-honor-awards#:~:text=Regulations%20for%20the%20Medal%20of%20Honor%20today%20do,%28Army%29%20or%20the%20Navy%20and%20Marine%20Corps%20Medal.
@@DutyandValor obviously the medal wasn't a very big deal in the past. They awarded it to reenlist or to capture a flag or other non-heroic activities.
Never heard of someone being awarded the MoH twice for the same deed. Seems a little strange. The Army and the Marines must have submitted separate requests.
An outstanding Marine! Tears to my eyes Semper Fi John
We are honored to have had him serve our Nation.
Thank you for posting your excellent video! I had never heard of USMC Cpl. Joh Henry Pruitt until I saw your video. Mr. Pruitt is without a doubt a true American Hero and thank you for keeping his memory alive too!
Thank you for listening. The purpose of this show/channel was to celebrate those who should be more well known to all Americans. Again, thank you!
John Henry Pruitt
I am a former Marine and am aware of the heros of the Corps but have never heard of John Pruitt. This is an amazing story Go easy John Pruitt
Jarhead, you did not hear about john, because all too often our media is busy promoting non true heroes as heroes...hence not enough time to celebrate a real hero! -Semper Fi
Semper Fi
You’re not a former Marine, you are and will always be a Marine, we are never former, x, or anything else !!
This is the first time that I've heard this myself. This is unsat
Same here. Semper Fi
My Grandfather was a Marine at Belleau Wood.
I can't imagine what he went through there. Thank you for listening to John Pruitt's story!
Semper Fidelis to him...
How old are you? Should that not be your great grandfather?
@@studinthemaking Grandfather was born in 1897.
One of our Nation’s Greatest Heroes! GOD BLESS AMERICA!
I agree. It's a shame he never returned home to a hero's welcome.
So much crap.
@@tomriderful so much cap? Care to elaborate?
My Grandfather was in WWI but would not talk about his experiences. All i ever knew from my dad was that my grandpa went "over the top" into no-man's-land 7 times. We had a photograph of him in his uniform and we had his helmet. And we all were lucky enough to have him. He was a friendly and kind hardworking man and I'm sorry for those memories he carried with him. But I'm very proud of him. 🇺🇲❤️
I'm sure you are extremely proud of him, I know I would be.
It is a rarified fraternity that the dead heroes of war belong. We are humbled by their sacrifice.
Thank you for your gallant service and great sacrifice Corporal. RIP
Semper Fi Devil Dog, well done.
Rest well Warrior . Soldiers like you Corporal John Pruitt are a fine example of why the US Marine Corp is respected worldwide . Our country loves them , our enemies fear them .
USMC Veteran 1974-78. Marines in France served with the 4th Marine Brigade, which was part of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division. Marines in WWI who were awarded the MOH received one from the Army and one from the Navy. There were only two Marines who received 2 MOH’s for separate actions. They were Dan Daley and Smedley Butler. SF
This is why as heroic as Cpl. Pruitt was he should only have received either the Army version or the Navy one not both.
It was this and the other Marine WWI MOH winners that caused Congress to ban the awarding of two Medals for the same person, even if like Butler, Daly and Tom Custer they were for separate actions, instead of doing it right and just banning the awarding the Army and the Navy MOH for the same event.
Better yet they should have made the MOH the same for all services.
It hasn’t been done since WWI, I believe there were four Marines who were awarded both for the same action. I like to tell the story, I don’t try to get into the discussion on whether it’s appropriate or not, it was a different time and a handful of men did receive both branch’s MOH.
I am a Marine, 1982, Aug 24, plt. 3044, India co.,
A great hero.
Semper Fi, and rah.
God Bless him.
Have mercy on his soul 🙏🙏🙏.
PLT 3061, India Co, 10/23/79, Parris Island. Semper Fi
@@ekimp252 Semper Fi my brother, San Diego.
Thank you for your service!
@@DutyandValor You are very welcome.
God Bless John Henry Pruitt!
Free because of the Brave. Never forget.
An amazing story!! SEMPER FIDELIS.
Never was told or read about this Marine!!! Salute!
Semper Fidelis Marine.
We have some amazing fighters amazing Warfighters nothing like American spirit thank you for your gallantry.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏
Thanks you sir for serving our country.. with dignity and integrity...
SEMPER FIDELIS STRENGTH AND HONOR! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, STAND DOWN SGT PRUITT YOU ARE RELIEVED!
Semper Fi and May God Bless His Most Valiant.
May God bless him in Heaven, and his whole family!
My grandfather was there 🇺🇸
Semper Fi to our brothers before us
Tears for all
We were taught about him in boot camp at Parris Island back in 1964.
God bless you Brother!
Semper Fi! 🙏😎🇺🇸
Cpl. John Henry Pruitt, May he rest in peace and be risen to be with God.
Ty D&V!
Thank you for listening to his and other's stories.
The original Devil Dog!!!!
Semper fi, Marine!🥇🥇🥇🇺🇸
A true badass hero. 🙏 thank you.
Semper Fidelis.
God Bless.
What good is any of it. Wars still rage continuously on Earth.
I agree. I like to tell the stories about these heroes, but don’t advocate for any of the wars.
Semper Fi bro
Semper Fi. Why isn't there a Camp or MCAS named after him?
There was a ship named after him, long since decommissioned though.
He wasn’t an officer.
@@JeepWrangler1957 And one has to be an officer to have an installation named after them? OK. Hadn't thought of it that way, but maybe that's it. Air Stations [and some ground installations] are given geographical names. All the MCBs I can remember are named after officers. LeJeune, Pendleton, Butler...
Camp Gilbert H Jonnson is the only facility named after an enlisted man, I could find. ''Hashmark'' Johnson trained as recruit at Montfort Point, later serving as a DI there. He served in WWII and Korea and made SgtMaj. Fitting they should name a camp after him. Montfort Point was where African/American [or ''Dark Green''] Marines were trained before Truman desegrated the Corps.
You could petition your Senator , the Navy and the Marine Corps to name some installation or facilities after him. I'm sure they have it covered somewhere though. You should email them and ask as a FOIA request. Actually, I bet if you look him up on Wikipedia they'd have that information in their article.
@@TedBronson1918 Pruitt Hall at MCB Quantica, VA is named after him. His name was also given to a Clemson Class destroyer, DD-347.
A very solid presentation. Great voice. Do you incorporate pictures/videos for the background?
I appreciate your comment. I use one photo as the background. I wish I had time and resources to make it more visual. Thank you for listening to his story!
SEMPER FI, brother.
I have never heard of Cpl.Pruitt or any Marine decorated by the Army as well as the Marines for the same deed.
There have been a few Marines that received both MOH for the same action. Major Louis Cukela, Sgt Maj Charles Hoffman, and Pvt John Kelly. All during WWI.
Thanks for your service and faithfulness to God and 🙏 prayers for your family. I honour your service as I honour God s Will. Chrissy Comey, Exupery
That young man looks like a bad ass just through his photo….wow
Wow, what else can you say to this kind of courage?
I want to Thank you so very much for your amazingly Courageous Service Sir !!!!!!
Rest in Peace !!!!!!!!
I am from Arkansas and lived in Fayetteville and as far as I know their is no local commemorative statues of markers (?) .
semper fi cpl. pruitt.
Thank you for listening!
Do a story on White Feather, Carlos Hathcock, of N. Little Rock Arkansas...He was a scout/sniper in Vietnam.
I will. Thank you for requesting his story.
@@DutyandValor I'm very shocked people don't know about White Feather or Audie Murphy...Murphy's firearms are in the cotton museum in Greenville TX...the top turret scoped German k98 Mauser he took from a German sniper in a spider hole at Clancy quarry is there too...I have pics of it on one of my computers I took myself...about 10 years ago.
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In USMC boot camp, we were told that the only two twice-awarded MoH winners were Dan Daly and Smedley Butler. Say, fellas, what gives?
They were then only two to receive it for two different actions. If I’m not mistaken there were 4 Marines that received the Army and Navy MOH’s for the same action.
@@DutyandValor Ah, got it.
People get confused by this. He was awarded two medals for the same action, because he was a Marine attached to the Army. The Army and Navy medals are visibly different types. This was done with a few other Marines but it was discontinued shortly thereafter. Many people think that these recipients were awarded the MoH twice (i.e., two different actions), which is not the case.
I believe his father was cmsgt John Pruitt who served in ww2 and retired in late 1968 from 337 airforce portland, ore
Wow
My 5th cousin. May he rest in eternal peace. But, I have to correct something. He was born on 01 Oct 1896 and died on 04 Oct 1918. He had turned 22, 3 days before he died.
You must be proud to be related to him. Sorry for the wrong date, I used sources that it listed as such, thank you for correcting it.
Because I was in Marines and from Arkansas and never heard of Cpl Pruitt, I looked his up gravestone in Arlington ,mysteriously there were two different pictures both mentions his two medal of honor but one has the word Arizona not Arkansas under his name in large letters. His cemetery location at Arlington is "Headstone of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Pruitt, Medal of Honor recipient, in Section 18 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia" maybe a sign signifying nothing
He was born in Arkansas, but enlisted in Arizona.
"He was posthumously awarded both the Army and the Navy Medal of Honor"
The Army and the Navy independently from each other recommended him for the medal for the same action so he was awarded twice. President Coolidge several years later prohibited duplicate MoH for the same action.
Just discovered your channel. I like vids like this, so I sub'd....
Thank you, I appreciate it!
@@DutyandValor no Man, thank you
If he only served in the Marine Corps he was only awarded the Medal of Honor from the Marine Corps.
There have been instances when servicemen were awarded the Medal of Honor from more than one branch. This is well documented at cmohs.org.
@@DutyandValor this doesn't count because both were for the exact same action.
@@DutyandValor what "other" double recipients were awarded the medal from different branches of the military?
It's not up to you or me to decide if it "doesn't count". They were awarded it as such, and this channel will honor them in that way.
Here is a good article explaining the times it has been awarded twice for the same action. Of 19 double Medal of Honor recipients, 14 have been awarded it for the same action.
coffeeordie.com/multiple-medal-of-honor-awards#:~:text=Regulations%20for%20the%20Medal%20of%20Honor%20today%20do,%28Army%29%20or%20the%20Navy%20and%20Marine%20Corps%20Medal.
@@DutyandValor obviously the medal wasn't a very big deal in the past. They awarded it to reenlist or to capture a flag or other non-heroic activities.
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So he earned 2 MOH’s for one action?
Yes, though not allowed anymore from what I read. His is a unique story.
Leathernecks magazine did a story on him
I’ll have to try and track it down. His story is an amazing one. Thank you!
It is no longer permissible for two different branches of the military to award Medals of Honor to the same servicemember for the same action.
Never heard of someone being awarded the MoH twice for the same deed. Seems a little strange. The Army and the Marines must have submitted separate requests.
It is something that was rare and ended after WWI.
I think Iet his son? or family? Jim Pruitt and one other Pruitt?
From what I read, he came from a good family. Thank you for listening to his story.
Liars only know critic here critic there critic, destroy every positive everywhere
We’re all aware of The MOH, but there’s an Army MOH, and also a Navy MOH?! 😳🤷🏻♂️
When someone is presented the MOH it is one of three versions, the Navy, Army, or Air Force. But they are all considered the MOH and are equal.
@@DutyandValor - Ok! I’m smarter today! Thanks! 😃