John Henry Pruitt was a United States Marine during World War I and is one of only 19 people who have received two Medals of Honor.
John H. Pruitt
USS Pruitt (DD-347/DM-22/AG-101) was a United States Navy Clemson-class destroyer in commission from 1920 to 1945. She saw service during World War II. She was named for United States Marine Corps Corporal John H. Pruitt, a World War I Medal of Honor recipient who was killed in action Western Front on 4 October 1918 during the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge.
The launch of USS Pruitt on 2 August 1920,