@warstorytributes: James Anderson Jr. was just 20 when he deployed to Vietnam as a United States Marine. In 1967, his unit was ambushed. When a grenade landed near his team, he made an instant, heroic decision — He pulled it close… and shielded his fellow Marines with his body. His sacrifice saved lives. And it changed history. James Anderson Jr. became the first Black U.S. Marine ever awarded the Medal of Honor. Thank you for your service, Private First Class Anderson. 👉 Follow for more true war stories America needs to hear. #JamesAnderson #MedalOfHonor #USMC #VietnamWar #BlackHistory #MilitaryHeroes #TrueStory #TikTokHistory #ThankYouForYourService