Lance Corporal Jason Dunham was a United States Marine who served in the Iraq War. He was born on November 14, 1981, in Scio, New York. Dunham is best known for his heroic actions on April 14, 2004, during a combat patrol in Karabilah, where he sacrificed his life to save his fellow Marines from a grenade explosion. For his bravery, Dunham was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2007, making him the first Marine to receive this honor for actions in the Iraq War. His legacy continues to inspire many, and he is remembered for his selflessness and dedication to his comrades.