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William Pinckney (April 27, 1915 – July 21, 1976) was a United States Navy sailor who was the second Black American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the second-highest decoration for valor in combat after the Medal of Honor. Pinckney received the medal for saving the life of a fellow crew member on board the USS Enterprise (CV-6) during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) is named in his honor.

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  • William Pinckney (Dale, 1915 - Beaufort, 1976) fue un militar estadounidense condecorado durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. (es)
  • William Pinckney (April 27, 1915 – July 21, 1976) was a United States Navy sailor who was the second Black American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the second-highest decoration for valor in combat after the Medal of Honor. Pinckney received the medal for saving the life of a fellow crew member on board the USS Enterprise (CV-6) during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) is named in his honor. (en)
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  • Beaufort, South Carolina, US (en)
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  • Dale, South Carolina, US (en)
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  • William Pinckney (Dale, 1915 - Beaufort, 1976) fue un militar estadounidense condecorado durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. (es)
  • William Pinckney (April 27, 1915 – July 21, 1976) was a United States Navy sailor who was the second Black American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the second-highest decoration for valor in combat after the Medal of Honor. Pinckney received the medal for saving the life of a fellow crew member on board the USS Enterprise (CV-6) during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) is named in his honor. (en)
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