Question: Facts: - alt: a shaped medallion hanging from it . the ribbon is similar light in shape to a bowtie with 13 white stars in blue the center of the ribbon . neck ribbon with a gold star - placeofburial label: place of burial - battles: world war ii - death date: 26 april 1989 - allegiance: united states of america - placeofburial: san francisco national cemetery , san francisco , california - awards: medal of honor purple heart - birth date: 21 june 1920 - serviceyears: 1940-1951 - name: robert sidney kennemore - branch: united states marine corps - unit: 2nd battalion 7th marines - image: 180px & nbsp ; & nbsp ; 90px - birth place: greenville , south carolina - rank: staff sergeant Based on these bullet points, write a short biography describing the life of robert s. kennemore .
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robert sidney kennemore -lrb- june 21 , 1920 -- april 26 , 1989 -rrb- , of greenville , south carolina , earned the medal of honor during the bitter chosin reservoir campaign of november 1950 , when he deliberately covered an enemy grenade with his foot to keep his men from being wounded or killed .ssgt kennemore , who lost both of his legs through his unselfish sacrifice , was the 23rd marine to receive his nation 's highest award for heroism in korea .the medal was presented to him by president harry s. truman during ceremonies at the white house on november 24 , 1952 .