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Who was Rafael Peralta?

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US Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta ( April 7, 1979-November 15, 2004) was an American military hero who placed an enemy grenade under his body to absorb the blast and save the lives of his fellows Marines in Fallujah, Irak during operation Iraqi Freedom on November 15, 2004. Sgt Peralta was originally from Mexico. He is under consideration to receive the Medal of Honor.
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