African American who received a posthumous Medal of Honor for valorous service in W.W. II NYT crossword answer is:
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The African American soldier who received a posthumous Medal of Honor for valorous service in World War II was Private First Class William D. Halyburton Jr. He was a Navy corpsman who served with the Marines during the Battle of Okinawa. He was killed while shielding a wounded Marine from enemy fire. His bravery and selflessness were recognized with the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force. He is remembered as a hero and an example of the courage and dedication of African American soldiers during World War II.